‘It’s a biblical issue’: Michigan town votes to defund library they say was ‘grooming’ kids
A town in Michigan has voted to defund its own library because it was supposedly "grooming" children for sexual abuse. Read more
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College confidence: Why 40% of students are thinking about withdrawing
A new report reveals the two biggest factors driving indecision and uncertainty among families. Read more
Journal prestige still matters
Global survey of academics finds citation scores remain highly important factors in how scholars judge each other, despite international efforts to reduce their impact. Read more
‘LGBTQ Studies’ minor launches as public university raises tuition
The program at the University of Nevada, Reno, examines 'lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, and other (LGBTQ+) people in the United States and transnationally.' Read more
From ‘study guides’ to trolling raids: how UK far-right groups target children online
Platforms such as Discord being used to build ‘far-right ecosystem’ to radicalise young people, say experts Read more
College in the Metaverse Is Here. Is Higher Ed Ready?
Proponents say virtual reality boosts student engagement and achievement. Others worry it may prioritize corporate profits and violate student privacy. As 10 metaversities launch this fall, the details are being worked out in real time. Read more
New York will spend $5 million on ‘seed-to-sale’ cannabis college programs
The Empire State will spend $5 million to fund programs and courses at community colleges that will help students train and find employment in the cannabis industry. Read more
Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers
Airbnb said travel demand remains strong, despite concerns about economic slowdown and rising prices hitting households. Read more
Penn State institutes hiring freeze
Penn State implemented a hiring freeze on Monday as the university aims to balance an operating budget that had a nearly $200 million deficit for 2021-22. Read more
Pearson plans to sell its textbooks as NFTs
Textbook publisher Pearson plans to profit from secondhand sales by turning its titles into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), its chief executive has said. Read more
