Dubious design registrations in the UK are being passed off as ‘international patents’ by Indian academics seeking to game promotion criteria, sleuths find Read more

Some universities across the United States are reducing or halting their PhD admissions because of federal-funding uncertainties stemming from actions taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Few universities have released public statements about their strategies, so prospective graduate students have remained largely in the dark about which institutions are cutting back. Read more

How to fix higher ed’s broken system of employee recognition. Read more

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has proposed a revised general education program that requires students to take a “Race, Power, and Justice” course and choose a focus area in equity, environment, civic life, or wellbeing. Read more

Institutions generally accept budgetary demands to return unspent grants but warn long-term cuts could damage competitiveness February 28, 2025 Read more

While some campuses are still struggling to meet the moment of generative AI, several community colleges are collaborating with regional employers to ensure their students won’t be left behind by a disrupted workforce. Read more

A wave of bills targeting tenure at public colleges have been introduced by Republican lawmakers in seven states during this year’s legislative sessions. Read more

Government commission advocates for intervention in downsizing of higher education sector to avoid regional disparity Read more

As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness. Read more

One budding academic was told an offer from a Ph.D. program was coming, and then suddenly, it wasn’t. Read more