University in Lisbon suspends plans for course on racism taught by all-white staff
Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’ Read more
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‘PIECE OF S***’: Gettysburg College admissions counselor unleashes unhinged rant against Trump supporters
An admissions counselor at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania recently shared a social media post condemning supporters of former President Donald Trump, calling them “pieces of s***,” as seen from a screenshot obtained by Campus Reform. Read more
Harvard scholar refutes claim black babies get better care from black doctors
New research from a Harvard University professor refutes a widely cited study that concluded black newborns had better survival rates when cared for by black doctors. Read more
Here are 2 ways global higher education is floundering post-pandemic
In his final three months as head of the International Association of University Presidents, Fernando León García notices a troubling trend brewing. Despite members’ commitment to globalizing education and eradicating inequity, colleges and universities are slowly reverting to old habits. Read more
What is the Hunter’s Moon?
October’s full Moon will start being visible on Thursday and it is set to be the brightest supermoon of the year. Read more.
Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Assistant Professor From Campus
Columbia University has barred vocal pro-Israel faculty member Shai Davidai from campus because of unspecified conduct on Oct. 7, 2024—the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israelis, when there were demonstrations on campus. Read more
Can urban-related degrees keep up with Asia’s burgeoning cities?
Universities are expanding their offerings in urban design courses as megalopolises experience rapid growth Read more
More colleges set to close in 2025, even as ‘Ivy Plus’ schools experience application boom
Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show. At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic software and analysis company. Read more
UPenn’s new ‘religious inclusion’ office may ‘chill speech,’ expert warns
The University of Pennsylvania will establish a new office devoted to “religious inclusion” following anti-Israel protests that rocked the campus. The office is set to open this fall. Read more
Most Campus Tech Leaders Say Higher Ed Is Unprepared for AI’s Rise
Inside Higher Ed’s third annual survey of campus chief technology officers shows that while there’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance higher education, most institutions don’t have policies that support enterprise-level uses of AI. Read more
