Shift to relationship bans ‘signals new approach in universities’
Regulator’s decision to shelve register of staff-student relationships in favour of recommending ban indicative of changing culture in institutions, academics say Read more
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Christian and conservative professors divided over Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments law
Political science professors at conservative and Christian colleges are split over the constitutionality of a new Louisiana law that requires all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Read more
Disability Ruling Against Calif. College is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Others
After eight years of litigation, a federal judge has ordered West Los Angeles College to provide on-campus transportation for two students by the start of the fall semester. The ruling may have broader implications. Read more
This year’s FAFSA delayed until Dec. 1 to ensure successful rollout
The Department of Education announced Thursday that the Simplified FAFSA form for the 2025-26 academic year will be widely available on or before Dec. 1, foregoing its traditional October start for a second year in a row, according to a statement. Read more
Top UK universities have thousands of unfilled places before A-level results
More school leavers likely to gain places as survey finds higher number of vacancies advertised through clearing Read more
Male students do better on ACT, get less financial aid
The gender gap in higher education is growing – and it may be due to how universities admit students and help them pay for school. Read more
A Decade After Scott Walker’s Bill, U of Wisconsin May See First Mass Layoff of Tenured Faculty
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s proposal to ax its entire College of General Studies has faculty members wondering: What precedent will be set by the university actually using the power Republicans gave it? Read more
House Republicans introduce ‘No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act’
In the wake of a tumultuous spring semester during which anti-Israel campus protests overtook dozens of universities and resulted in thousands of arrests and police interventions, top House Republicans have introduced a bill that seeks to better hold administrators accountable for such mayhem. Read more
Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention
While most institutions are keenly aware of the impact student experience has on their retention and enrollment numbers, higher education leaders voice concern with the current state of communications and engagement efforts at their schools. Only 16% of the industry’s CIOs report students are getting the right personalized message at the right time. Why? Read more
