3 times universities caved to leftist student demands in 2023
Cornell plans to reallocate funds from existing classes towards new credit classes focusing on an 'anti-racism' agenda. Read more
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Online pioneers begin urgent pursuit of value from AI
Stepping down from SNHU presidency, LeBlanc joins Siemens in pushing US higher education to take the generative intelligence challenge far more seriously Read more
‘A perfect microcosm’: one town’s lawsuit and the rightwing battle for California schools
Chico is one of several statewide districts that saw student privacy and ‘parental rights’ take center stage in 2023 Read more
Looking to target Gen Z students? Take some notes from your adult learner playbook
College leaders interested in recruiting traditional-age students may be trying to understand how these cohorts may differ from those who came before them, thanks to disruptions from the pandemic. As reports gather swaths of data to uncover the core tenants of the upcoming college student, one may not need to look any further than the habits of their adult learners as a source of inspiration. Read more
Mysterious medieval cemetery unearthed in Wales
A rare, early medieval cemetery has been unearthed in Wales and it has left archaeologists scratching their heads. Read more
The New FAFSA is here. Or Is It?
After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. 30. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start. Read more
Harvard President to Step Down Amid Controversy
Besieged by charges of plagiarism—on top of a disastrous appearance before a congressional hearing on antisemitism—Claudine Gay resigned after the shortest presidency in Harvard history. Read more
2023 – a year of extreme weather
Throughout 2023, BBC Weather has reported on extreme weather all around the globe, from heatwaves and droughts to hurricanes and floods. Read more
Open science ‘has turned Dutch research funding into lottery’
Leading cell biologist says outstanding young researchers are missing out on funding as panellists are focusing excessively on open science contributions Read more
‘Less daunting’: inside the new education unit in north London supporting school refusers
The Royal Free hospital children’s school is running programmes at the renovated Konstam Centre in Camden Read more
