Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin
Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. Read more
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Tokyo axes tuition fees for large families to boost universities
Government schemes to bolster higher education come amid ongoing population decline and recent drop in doctoral students Read more
US controversy points to tests facing UK universities free speech tsar
Arif Ahmed will face a balancing act when his position – that legal speech gets protected – runs into messy reality Read more
Cal State University boss makes three times more than Gov. Gavin Newsom
Executive salaries within the California State University system have outpaced full-time instructors over the last 15 years, according to an analysis from CalMatters. Read more
An Unneighborly Dispute About Spelman-Morehouse Title IX Complaints
A lawsuit and persistent allegations of mishandled sexual assault complaints by Spelman women against Morehouse men raise troubling questions about the close bond between the colleges. Read more
The University of Wyoming officially commits itself to political neutrality
The University of Wyoming (UW) will stay politically neutral as it seeks to foster an environment where both freedom of expression and constructive dialogue can flourish. Read more
Higher ed and Hermès: What the industry can learn from luxury brands
Managing a college or university hasn’t been a winning numbers game for a long time. In this pivot-or-perish environment, schools that are thriving have found ways to build relevance, even in an era of declining enrollment and rising costs. Read more
Peers call for urgent overhaul of secondary education in England
Lords report says there is too much learning by rote and many key Tory changes should be reversed Read more
Collegiate sports embed DEI: Athletics departments hire DEI directors, require trainings
Many universities’ athletics departments, both public and private, now have statements, programs, and staff dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion narratives in collegiate sports, according to an analysis this month by The College Fix. Read more
Future of OPMs in flux as regulations loom
University relationships with online program managers could be turned on their heads in 2024, as the government considers more oversight into OPM contracts. Read more
