Enrollment Declines Threaten Small, Independent Art Colleges
Vermont College of Fine Arts has avoided closure by affiliating with the California Institute of the Arts, but many other independent art colleges have closed in recent years. Read more
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New facial recognition AI classroom management tool prompts concerns
A new AI-infused classroom management tool with facial recognition capabilities has garnered attention recently with promises to take attendance, assess the emotional states of students, and monitor classes for distraction, boredom and confusion. Read more
What can institutions do about the rise of ‘ghost students’?
A perfect storm of circumstances has led to a significant rise in fake students applying to college and enrolling in classes to take advantage of the higher education system. Ghost students, also called “Pell runners,” have caused particular havoc in California, upsetting the institutional security measures and often stealing millions of dollars in financial aid. Read more
Gates Foundation open access move ‘shifts needle in right direction’
US’ biggest charitable foundation, with focus on global health, abandons APCs in favour of preprint repositories Read more
Emergency funding saves Scotland’s Gaelic programme from cuts
Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s language protection scheme holds on to 27 workers thanks to financial lifeline Read more
‘Running Out of Road’ for FAFSA completion
The number of students who filled out the federal aid form is down nearly 30 percent. The ramifications for access and enrollment could be devastating. Read more
Manhattanville College celebrates new status as Manhattanville University
Manhattanville College became Manhattanville University on Wednesday, a sign to the public of a broader range of academic offerings. Read more
Queen’s to launch Canada’s first medical school admissions lottery
In a nation that struggles to get minority students into medicine, Ontario university eyes progress in broader admissions process Read more
Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cut
Education secretary Gillian Keegan will also squeeze funding for programmes to widen access to higher education Read more
Men barred from new Viterbo University med school scholarship
Male students are prohibited from applying for a new scholarship meant to help Viterbo University’s aspiring doctors. Read more
