Misinformation Research Plows Ahead—but So Do Political Detractors
Republicans’ ongoing lawsuits and House probes have buffeted those who study online falsehoods. Researchers say there’s been a “chilling effect,” but the work goes on. Read more
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How community engagement is helping these colleges develop student career readiness
Colleges and universities itching to strengthen their students’ workforce readiness may seek to partner with employers. If Amazon or Google are still out of reach, institutions may already be sitting on a goldmine: community and regional nonprofits. Read more
Some who took out parent PLUS loans to send their kids to college expect to die with debt
With the rising costs of college – combined with changes to the law including the elimination of a borrowing cap – parent PLUS loans have become popular among low-income parents of color. Read more
Singing to babies is vital to help them learn language, say scientists
Study finds infants first understand language via rhythm and tone rather than individual sounds Read more
Employers believe college degrees prepare workers, are worth the cost
The public’s confidence in higher education has taken a considerable hit this year, thanks to students’ rocky ride through the pandemic. While some Americans may still find value in a degree, many do not believe it’s worth the cost or time. This perception has even trickled down to higher education’s next generation of incoming first-year students. Read more
Scientists urge clearer publishing standards to reduce bias, regain public trust
Scientific censorship mainly comes from well-intentioned scientists, not from media outlets or activists, a group of authors wrote in a recently released study in a major academic journal. Read more
Affirmation, and financial boost, for University of the People
The $3.8 million Yidan Prize awarded to the founder of the free, online university will fund AI tools to help advisers assist students and a new general studies program. Read more
Stars back Andrew Lloyd Webber call for music education funding
Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa among signatories of letter to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer calling for funds for music in disadvantaged schools Read more
Nearly 200,000 foreign workers classified as ‘students’: State Department
American universities hosted more than 1 million international students in the 2022-23 academic year – but that figure includes students who had already graduated and are essentially foreign workers, according to a State Department report. Read more
Columbia Chicago Faculty Strike Hits One-Month Mark
The uncommonly long walkout by part-time instructors at the arts-focused institution is roiling not just them but students and their full-time peers. Read more
