A women’s College’s profitable foray into online learning
Spelman’s experiment with in-house certificate programs earned nearly $2 million in its first year, exceeding its expectations. Read more
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George Washington University arms officers after other safety measures fail
After several implemented safety measures failed, George Washington University (GW) announced Aug. 21 that two campus police officers will be armed beginning in the fall semester, with more guards to be armed later. Read more
Sasse puts focus on under-performing academics at Florida
Former senator, finally outlining agenda in tough political environment, talks of students paying more and faculty working harder Read more
Viktor Orbán’s pet university is all about propaganda – I know, I was there
MCC is reportedly eyeing an outpost in London. Here’s what you can expect if you’re tempted by its inducements Read more
Scholars argue Disney’s ‘Zombies’ movies promote white supremacy
A pair of scholars have claimed in a recent paper that Disney’s “Zombies” young adult musical trilogy promotes “whiteness” and harmful racial stereotypes. Read more
Economics professor: Higher education has adapted slowest to AI
Higher education has adapted slowest to artificial intelligence (AI), according to Tyler Cowen, economics professor at George Mason University. Cowen also spoke on how job scarcity stands due to AI and how country-by-country it has become an arms race. Read more
It’s fun to study the YMCA
Springfield College students can minor in YMCA studies, one of the few programs in the country that prepares graduates for working at a specific organization. Read more
Florida set to introduce Classical Learning Test as alternative to SAT, ACT
The State University of Florida will likely approve the CLT to be considered for college admissions, making it the first state to fully endorse the emerging classical education test. Read more
Academics urge funding review after Toronto returns Amazon cash
University returns $450,000 gift to retail giant after investigation suggests company looked to buy credibility for fight against government regulations Read more
Art therapy needs ‘decolonization,’ academic paper argues
Art therapy is offered through a “Western ideology” lens and needs “decolonization,” according to a recently published academic paper. Read more
