Losing Money on Graduate Degrees
A new report finds that STEM programs and professional degrees often pay off, while those in arts and humanities frequently do not. Many M.B.A. programs also offer a negative return on investment. Read more
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Calif. public university guarantees admissions to black education coalition members
Cal State University San Marcos recently signed an agreement guaranteeing admissions for first-year and transfer students who are members of the Coalition on Black and African American Education. Read more
Zero-tolerance drug policies stop UK students seeking help, report says
Zero-tolerance drug policies at universities can do more harm than good and discourage troubled students from seeking help, a report by a UK thinktank has concluded. Read more
Feds spend $2.1M in taxpayer dollars to ‘root’ out oppression in plant sciences
The federal government has allocated $2.14 million dollars to “root” out oppression in plant sciences. Read more
Russia-Ukraine war disrupts study abroad
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some colleges to recall students from study abroad programs; future programs in certain parts of Eastern Europe may also be in jeopardy. Read more
Biden addresses Pell but doesn’t mention student loan debt in State of the Union
Borrowers, advocates take to Twitter to show displeasure over the omission of 'crushing' debt. Read more
UK firms rush to dump Russian assets amid efforts to isolate Moscow
British firms are scrambling to dump Russian assets amid efforts by the US, EU and UK governments to deepen Moscow’s economic isolation after the invasion of Ukraine. Read more " rel="noopener" target="_blank">Read more
Is UPenn profiting from COVID-19 vaccine approvals and sales? Read the BioNTech contract.
A university press release confirms that UPenn and its researchers 'have received and may continue to receive significant financial benefits' as the result of a 2018 contract with BioNTech. Read more
Penn and Temple want to recruit non-white principals for Philly public schools
The University of Pennsylvania and Temple University have teamed up to create the Pathway to Leadership Principal Preparation Program with Philadelphia’s public schools that will begin this summer. Read more
UNLV President turns himself into an AI
University of Nevada at Las Vegas president Keith Whitfield hopes the artificial intelligence version of himself will serve as a more personable chat bot that can help connect students with resources and check in on their health and well-being. Read more
