Harris Doesn’t Think You Should Need a 4-Year Degree
The vice president’s remarks at a recent rally reflect a broader conversation, in the Democratic Party and nationally, about who needs a degree and why. Read more
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Pakistan focuses on quality as demand for foreign degrees grows
New guidelines from regulator attempt to quell concerns about transnational education standards Read more
UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits
Proposals from Universities UK to raise funds for members include ‘reset’ on student maintenance loans and grants Read more
Stanford tech marketing course requires DEI statement to enroll
Stanford University students are required to answer how they will contribute to diversity as a prerequisite to applying for a “Global Entrepreneurial Marketing” class, a mandate one undergrad calls a prime example of a “culture of fear on campus.” Read more
Affirmative Action Gets Another Day in Court
Students for Fair Admissions sued the Naval Academy over its ongoing consideration of race in admissions, which the Supreme Court allowed in an exemption. The outcome could have broad implications. Read more
Japan moves cautiously on overseas branch campuses
Offshore outposts could help cultivate talent for an economic giant in demographic decline Read more
I’ve graduated but I worry that only being average will blight my future
All over the place, average people are completely squeezing the pips out of life Read more
Kent State queers of color group opened to white students following complaint
Less than 48 hours after a complaint was recently filed over a program that appeared to exclude white cisgender students, a Kent State University website was changed to state “all are welcome” at the social group. Read more
Georgia Tech to Study How to Make Lifetime Learning Better
More workers need to update their skills more often. A new Georgia Tech college hopes to prepare the higher ed sector—and its own students—for the future. Read more
College leaders look for more support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the country were recognized recently by a proclamation from President Biden, during National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week and just before the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more
