Tony Blair calls for drastic increase of young people in higher educatio
Former prime minister says the UK should aim to catch up with high-innovation economies such as Japan and Canada Read more
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Florida universities could lose funding if they violate ‘anti-woke’ law
The University of Florida said it is developing training for employees to ensure they follow the anticipated new law. Read more
A Positive Change for a Negative Label
California State University, Fullerton, sought to make students feel less defeated about being placed on academic probation, so administrators banished “probation” from the institution’s official lexicon. Read more
Foundation gives Harvard $5 million to study ‘wealth inequality’
The Harvard Kennedy School, the university’s public policy college, recently received a $5 million grant from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation to further the school’s research into “wealth distribution” and “inequality.” Read more
Dozens of universities host segregated graduation ceremonies based on ‘identities’
More than three dozen colleges and universities are hosting 2022 graduation events based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. Read more
Jordan Peterson helps Franciscan University students persevere through suffering
Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, spent an evening at Franciscan University of Steubenville and gave a speech titled, “Being grateful in spite of your suffering.” Read more
Making Campus Police More Approachable
In the post–George Floyd era, some college police departments are demilitarizing uniforms and repainting cars to appear less intimidating and try to earn students’ trust. Read more
North Korean hackers target gamers in $615m crypto heist – US
The US has linked North Korea-backed hackers to a massive cryptocurrency heist worth $615m (£469m) from players of the popular online game Axie Infinity last month. Read more
The one major with the least hope for first-gen students seeking a Ph.D.
Researchers from MIT and Michigan say the lack of opportunities and diversity in this field is impacting the nation. Read more
Mask mandates are back on campus. But they go against CDC guidance.
As Philadelphia becomes the 'first major U.S. city' to reinstate its mask mandate, several university campuses are reintroducing mask mandates. Read more
