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This may finally be the academic year that universities crack down on students’ use of generative AI to write term papers and complete other projects. A fifth of US universities already ban AI, and with OpenAI and Google considering releasing to the public tools that can quickly detect if a paper was written by their AI, universities could better enforce these bans. Read more
Amid a rise in gun threats, firearm-detecting dogs become ‘popular’ safety measure that also has emotional benefits Read more
The University of Wisconsin Madison does not have any leads on who left racial slurs at its arboretum. Read more
If you haven’t gotten a chance—or perhaps you’ve been too hesitant—to experiment with artificial intelligence for education-related purposes, now is your chance. Here’s how. Read more
The university’s space needs have shrunk, so it’s selling its Boulder campus. Officials say the decision will allow growth, but many graduates are saddened by the move. Read more
At a reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Belgium last Friday, I was seated at a table with several Belgian couples whose children were scheduled to leave to study in China for a year. Read more
Partnerships and flexibility seen as key to company’s continued growth but others may struggle to follow in its path Read more
Hands-on learning works: no wonder science professionals are urging schools to go beyond the Gove curriculum Read more
An award-winning “students of color” nursing program at Loyola University Chicago is now the subject of a federal civil rights complaint. Read more
Ever since he was a kid, Tyre’k Swanigan dreamed of going to Indiana University. But after he graduated from high school, he decided to start at community college. He figured he could keep his full-time job and transfer to IU later to earn his bachelor’s degree. Read more
