Universities report record A-level grade acceleration in England and Wales
Up to half of applicants awarded two As, limiting places available for those who miss out on first choice Read more
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Four months later, UCLA has not released contract with Chinese government
Last year, an education rights organization won a lawsuit against UCLA after the school had delayed response to a public records request for over a year. Read more
Professor Sentenced in Pay-for-Grades Scheme
Edward Ennels, a former professor of mathematics at Baltimore City Community College, pleaded guilty to bribery in a scheme involving students’ grades Read more
For adults returning to college, ‘free’ tuition isn’t enough
As it did for a lot of people, the pandemic gave Kara Reilly time to think. “My turning moment was when I was shut down and I had 11 weeks to sit around,” said Reilly, 49, a hairdresser in Louisville, Kentucky, whose salon closed early in the pandemic. Read more
Princeton offers ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ course with readings by an avowed Marxist
Class will be taught by author of book about ‘racial justice’ and ‘black food’ Read more
Grade inflation forces ministers to pay for extra medical school places
More students could join medical and dentistry courses in England after exams cancelled Read more
Christian student responds to SGA that denied him position over personal beliefs
Stephen Morris told ‘Campus Reform’ that 'this act of discrimination will undoubtedly have a chilling effect on free speech, causing diversity of thought to suffer greatly.' Read more
Law professor with COVID antibodies sues GMU over vaccine mandate
A George Mason University law professor with naturally acquired immunity from COVID has filed a lawsuit demanding an exemption from a policy that requires employees get the COVID vaccine or face numerous sanctions. Read more
Vatican Encourages Distance Learning
The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education is urging ecclesiastical universities to expand distance learning to reach students who cannot attend in-person classes but can take courses online Read more
More than 70% of college students motivated by social justice
Race, culture and climate change among popular pursuits. Read more
