New ‘Drag University’ program at Princeton to fund students’ budding drag careers
A new “Drag University” program launched at Princeton University will train students in the “artform. 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.
Half of Hispanic students considered leaving college last year
Remaining enrolled in college was just as tough for U.S. students in 2022 as it was in 2021, but a recent Lumina Foundation-Gallup study shows Hispanic students struggled to stay in college more than students of any other race or ethnicity. Read more
Game On, Again, for Gainful Employment
The rule, which is stronger than versions released during the Obama administration, adds new disclosure requirements for all academic programs despite opposition from across higher education. Read more
‘Our education system has collapsed’: Giordano weighs in on dismal proficiency levels
In a recent appearance on Fox News’ “Fox News @ Night,” Campus Reform Higher Education Fellow Nicholas Giordano discussed the discouraging state of public education in the United States, particularly focusing on the Baltimore school system. Read more
UK university students facing ‘unprecedented rent rises’
Maintenance loan failing to keep pace with rising rents, which have jumped by more than 8% since last year Read more
Boston University will investigate Kendi center after ignoring questions for years
After ignoring questions about Ibram Kendi’s work, or lack thereof, for years, Boston University will now look into management at the Center for Antiracist Research. Read more
Education Department Faces Potentially ‘Disruptive’ Shutdown
A potential government shutdown could complicate the restart of student loan payments, efforts to issue final rules and the FAFSA update. Read more
V-cs unconvinced as lifelong learning entitlement progresses
As legislation driving rebadged lifelong learning entitlement passes, sector leaders caution that mature learners’ aversion to debt means it cannot bring ‘transformation’ ministers foresee read more
Emboldened by Supreme Court ruling, lawmakers and nonprofits target diversity initiatives
The Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) victory over Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in two Supreme Court cases challenging affirmative action disrupted institutions’ long-standing admissions practices and ended a near-decade-long litigation battle. However, this may beckon a more wide-ranging dismantling of diversity practices in higher education. Read more
10 Ways to Ease Stress, According to Students
What would students do to ease stress if they were responsible for health and wellness on their campuses? Read more
