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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
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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
Are professors too soft on grading? Survey says 8 in 10 give in to ‘grade grubbing’
A hallmark of students’ learning experience is their ability to approach and engage their professor outside of the classroom to pick their brain in a less formal setting. Unfortunately, student-professor dialogue isn’t always that rosy. Read more
Distance Doctoral Students ‘Invisible’ to Universities
People were studying remotely for higher degrees long before COVID, researchers say, and universities should pay them more attention. Read more
UK universities still taking cash payments for fees ‘is money laundering risk’
A significant number of UK universities are still taking millions of pounds in cash as payment for tuition fees and accommodation, making them vulnerable to criminal gangs and money laundering, according to a study. Read more
Colleges are staring down big hits to their bottom line next year due to these 3 reasons
Federal emergency funding programs granted to higher education and K12 during the pandemic provided them with a significant budget to help support students on the verge of disengaging and falling by the wayside. However, as initiatives like the CARES Act and HEERF have expired, some schools are bound to feel the heat of a diminishing cash flow. Read more
