Durham University exam errors blamed on restructuring ‘chaos’
Students given wrong question and others left without supporting documents as ‘pinch-point’ period made ‘even more difficult’ by staff changes Read more
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Lawmakers probe China’s influence on U.S. universities after Stanford ‘espionage’ report
New scrutiny about the Chinese Communist Party’s influence on American universities is coming from both federal lawmakers and students as institutions like Stanford receive tens of millions of dollars in funding from the country. Read more
WVU researchers help college students understand why mathematics classes matter
West Virginia University researchers are changing how college mathematics is taught by evaluating and sharing a model for problem-solving that supports what students learn in other courses like business or biology. Read more
Critical thinking key to AI education, experts say
Critical thinking key to AI education, experts say By Zhao Junfeng and Peng Chao in Chengdu | China Daily | Updated: 2025-06-02 08:16 As intelligent digital transformation has dramatically reshaped higher education globally, universities must strengthen students' competencies in critical thinking, creativity and ethical judgment to harness technological opportunities while addressing the risks, university presidents, professors and scholars said at a forum on Sunday. Read more
Education Dept. Says Native History Doesn’t Count as DEI
Government officials reassured tribal education advocates that they recognize tribes’ unique political status. That gives tribal colleges hope, but they want to see tangible support. Read more
How a Trump-fueled brain drain could be the rest of the world’s brain gain
Growing up in Brazil, neuroscientist Danielle Beckman always dreamed of moving to the US for work. So, in 2017, when Beckman got the opportunity to work at the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis, she jumped on it. Read more
Overseas students ‘vulnerable for years’ if social media vetted
Students fearful of taking trips home or travelling to international events in case they are left stranded amid Donald Trump’s latest crackdown Read more
U. Nebraska student’s graduation project mocks Catholic Mass with drag performance
A doctoral student at the University of Nebraska recently orchestrated a drag performance appropriating the Catholic Mass for the final recital of his musical degree. Read more
Illinois bill to allow bachelor’s degrees at community colleges has been revived
A bill that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields has been revived in the House. Read more
The Weaponization of Accreditation
Trump’s reforms seek to impose political conformity on colleges. Read more
