App’s Private Aid Algorithm Promises Fast Cash
Start-up uses an algorithm developed by Sara Goldrick-Rab to approve student emergency aid applications quickly. Experts say the outsourcing can work, if known pitfalls can be avoided
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Narrative shattered: ‘KKK,’ ‘White power’ graffiti on campus written by Black student
A Black student was reportedly responsible for racist graffiti uncovered at Albion College in Michigan.
White professor files racial discrimination lawsuit, says two black colleagues paid far more
A white professor is alleging racial discrimination after discovering that two of his black colleagues’ salaries significantly outmatch his own.
6 things students should know about education tax credits
This is the last year to take advantage of the tuition and fees deduction
Biden challenges universities to meet surge in training demand
Infrastructure plan poised to bring millions of new students as well as billions of research dollars
Coursera IPO ‘seized on the right moment’
Coursera’s initial public offering looked good for the company, which the market valued at over $7 billion.
Marco Rubio targets Confucius Institutes with new bill
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Joe Wilson proposed legislation seeking to promote transparency with respect to the Chinese government’s Confucius Institutes.
Christian university takes on voting irregularities: ‘Americans just experienced the greatest crisis in election integrity’
While the mainstream media ignores 2020 presidential election integrity concerns, Regent University took the issue head on, hosting a parade of conservative speakers who warned against last-minute changes to election laws and troubling voting irregularities.
Student evaluations of teaching ‘methodologically flawed’
Putting aside questions of sexism, racism and homophobia, Australian literature review finds that SETs are just poor science
A ‘Bank Run’ at Notre Dame Law
University of Notre Dame Law School told admits to put down deposits before spots ran out. On Tuesday, seats went from 67 percent to 100 percent claimed in a matter of hours.
