How one private university is leveling tuition to attract first-generation students
Bentley University's new program offers an affordable path for those who may view the institution as out of reach. Read more
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Biden administration resists Democrats’ pleas on student debt relief as deadline nears
Congressional Democrats are urging the White House to extend the freeze on student loan repayments, and for the president to cancel up to $50,000 of student debt — but so far the administration is not budging. Read more
Australian migration rules ‘risk international education crisis’
Policies risk inciting behaviour worse than 2000s immigration scams, expert warns Read more
Hoax alert: No video evidence for alleged assault against female Muslim in student center
The University of Maryland Baltimore County has, “pending further investigative leads,” halted an investigation into an alleged assault on a female Muslim student. Read more
More Colleges Discourage Students From Being on Campus in January
Campuses are starting programs online. Some for just a few days; others for a few weeks. Oberlin and Smith Colleges, Gallaudet, Northwestern, and U of Illinois are among campuses making changes. Read more
How K-12 teachers can help win the battle against college cheating
I am sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the job description for middle and high school teachers is about to get longer and more complicated. Read more
‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save. Read more
Frat house cannot hang its own Christmas wreath, university insists
Fraternity and sorority students at Emory University are not allowed to hang their own exterior Christmas decorations. Read more
Students demand professor be fired for ‘teaching methods harmful to our education’
Students at Lewis & Clark College are calling for the dismissal of an English professor for alleged “inappropriate behaviors” and “harmful messages,” according to some of his students. Read more
Stormzy among Black Britons celebrated in schools competition
Kelly Holmes, Stormzy, Mary Seacole and the violin virtuoso George Bridgetower are some of the inspirational figures honoured in a competition that set children and young people the challenge of creatively celebrating great Black Britons. Read more
