AI raises complicated questions about authorship
As the public awaits clarity on the legality of generative AI outputs, academics parse differences between how machines and humans borrow in creative pursuits. Read more
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Feds Complicate College Mergers, With Possible Unintended Consequences
At a time when mergers might help more institutions survive, new rules from the Education Department—aimed at protecting students and taxpayers—might result in more college closures instead. Read more
GCSEs in England hit by high absence levels and mental ill health, heads say
High levels of persistent absence and mental ill health have undermined pupils’ GCSE results to be published later this week, headteachers have said, as education experts warn of 300,000 fewer top grades being awarded in England this yea Read more
Facing deficit, puppetry and other degrees on chopping block at WVU
Amidst an approximately $45 million budget shortfall, West Virginia University may cut more than 30 academic programs and 160 faculty jobs. Read more
San Diego State University subjects cancer biologist applicants to DEI litmus test
San Diego State University (SDSU) is subjecting applicants for a professor of cancer biology job to several diversity requirements. Read more
Record number of UK school leavers gain university places through clearing
Record numbers of British teenagers have won university places through clearing, as the post-pandemic readjustment of A-level grades meant thousands in England missed out on their initial course offers. Read more
Leave ‘neutrality behind,’ Soros-funded UT Austin journalism program says
The “Solidarity Journalism Initiative” at University of Texas at Austin teaches students to “convey outrage” and and abandon neutrality with the funding of top tech companies and George Soros’ Open Society Foundations. Read more
How a Mass. nonprofit helps ready students of color for top colleges
Thrive Scholars is a college preparatory program founded 20 years ago with the goal of helping students of color from low-income households — defined as those earning $75,000 or less a year — win seats at the nation’s top colleges. But the mission extends beyond that: it helps see participants through graduation with career counseling and other support. Read more
CU Boulder requires applicants for ‘Conservative Thought and Policy’ job to profess commitment to DEI
The University of Colorado at Boulder is requiring a Diversity and Inclusion Statement to apply as a Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy. Read more
Thousands fewer students in England awarded top A-Level grades
Thousands of students in England have missed out on top marks in their A-levels as results plummeted across the board after the government enforced a reversal of pandemic-era grade inflation. Read more
