Private and postgraduate student numbers soar in Hong Kong
Self-funded sector swells as government offers institutions more flexibility to recruit internationally Read more
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Federal bill would defund medical schools that ‘force’ DEI on students
A federal bill called the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act that would stop diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools is receiving mixed responses from medical groups. Read more
See why employers are dropping degree requirements, per research
More U.S. companies are waiving bachelor’s degree requirements for job openings, as another quarter of employers surveyed by ResumeTemplates reported that they will drop the credential as a prerequisite for some roles by the end of this year. Read more
Students’ advocates voice Ccncern as Education Dept. amps up ID verification
About 125,000 aid applicants will have their IDs checked this summer. The department says the move is necessary to protect taxpayers. Read more
Is Google about to destroy the web?
Google says a new AI tool on its search engine will rejuvenate the internet. Others predict an apocalypse for websites. One thing is clear: the current chapter of online history is careening towards its end. Welcome to the "machine web". Read more
He Wanted a Presidency. He Became a Pariah.
How Santa Ono’s botched appointment became an allegory for a perilous political moment. Read more
Can anything save US science?
As the Trump administration proposes enormous cuts for the US’ world-renowned science agencies, Jack Grove looks into what is driving the attacks beyond political malice – and what, if anything, can be done to plug the huge funding gaps Read more
PSU professor placed on leave after ‘I am Hamas … we’re all Hamas’ comment
A Portland State University professor has been placed on leave and is under investigation after a short video clip circulated on social media of her saying ‘I am Hamas … we’re all Hamas” at an off-campus rally. Read more
The 3 timely things we learned from Columbia’s
Near the end of his New York Magazine cover story detailing more than 18 months of turmoil at Columbia University, writer Nick Summers recounts an embarrassing scene that crisis management leaders of other institutions can learn from. Read more
Small Colleges are banding together against a Higher Endowment Tax. This Is why.
Small private colleges are working together to lobby against the sweeping budget bill making its way through Congress that would hike taxes on endowments and land with particular force on their institutions. Read more
