Facial Recognition Heads to Class. Will Students Benefit?
Innovators plow forward with this technology in a largely unregulated ecosystem. Ethicists and a new National Academies report urge caution. Read more
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‘Harassment’ policies drive free speech issues, report finds
Broad “harassment” policies drive some campus free speech problems, according to a new report. Read more
How can higher ed stop the bleeding from K12 learning loss?
As signs of the enrollment cliff loom, higher education is trying its darndest to resuscitate interest and value in a college education. Read more
Something’s got to give when it comes to rising tuition– Universities must reprioritize
Many of us would prefer administrators spend time finding solutions to our financial crises rather than working on their environmental action plans, sending constant COVID-19 updates, and wishing us a 'Happy Mardi Gras.' Read more
Pushback mounts as Idaho nears Phoenix purchase
Universities approach finish line with wins from court and accreditor, then get new challenges from lawmakers and ratings agency Read more
People in 20s more likely to be out of work because of poor mental health than those in early 40s
Resolution Foundation report calls for action as number of young people experiencing poor mental health increases Read more
Most college-aged women of faith don’t feel accepted in society–and that’s good, some Christians say
A majority of young women of faith say they don’t feel totally accepted in society, according to a new poll. But several Christians said the results are not necessarily bad — or unexpected. Read more
Despite hype, short-term certificates & skill-based hiring are underperforming
Skills-based hiring and the short-term certificates touted to help students gain industry experience and professionalism have gained a lot of momentum at the start of the new decade. Read more
Watchdog to investigate ‘franchise student’ provision at Leeds Trinity
Office for Students reviewing courses by subcontractors amid concerns of potential loan abuse and poor education standards Read more
‘Slightly racist to be a Taylor Swift fan,’ professor says
Melina Abdullah, a professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State University Los Angeles who is a leader in the Black Lives Matter movement and once argued Jussie Smollet was framed, recently stated she thinks Taylor Swift fans are kinda racist. Read more
