U.S. bans most withholding of transcripts
The Education Department strengthens its oversight of institutions with a sweeping set of rules finalized this week. Read more
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Education key to unlocking gateway to future growth
Sheng Laiyun, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, recently shared his views on the population contraction in China with the media. Read more
Professor’s pro-Hamas tweet aligns with academic focus on Israel criticism, terrorist ‘rights’
University of California, Santa Barbara professor Lisa Hajjar recently tweeted an image that suggested support for attacks on Israel. Read more
Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation
A draft of Florida’s regulation determining how the state will enforce defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs at its public institutions has tacked on a new ordinance that prohibits forms of social activism on campus. Read more
AI and Peer Review: Enemies or Allies?
Amid bans and restrictions on their use, artificial intelligence tools are creating interest among those who see a solution to systemic peer-review woes. Read more
US university professors are tired of being Republican culture war targets
Louisiana State University journalism professor Robert Mann announced his resignation after Jeff Landry, then state attorney general and rightwing disciple of Donald Trump, won a multi-party primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Read more
Entrance exam changes in Japan and Korea ‘part of global trend’
Demographic decline and adoption of AI contributing toward nations’ revamp of testing approaches, scholars say Read more
UK government keeping files on teaching assistants’ and librarians’ internet activity
Department for Education monitoring social media posts from England-based staff for criticism of its policies Read more
Proposed Pennsylvania Consortium off to Rocky Start
A study for a proposed consortium in the Keystone State has hit a snag: two of five participating institutions have bowed out over concerns about potential job cuts. Read more
India’s fake universities proliferate as demand outstrips supply
Regulatory agency warns students over 20 non-accredited institutions, amid soaring demand for higher education Read more
