Google DeepMind AI speeds up search for disease genes
Google's AI firm DeepMind has used artificial intelligence to identify changes in human DNA that might cause diseases. Read more
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A new campaign to end unpaid internships
Research by NACE shows that paid internships benefit graduates far more than unpaid ones. Now the organization is pushing for legislation to ban the latter. Read more
China set to outlaw use of chatbots to write dissertations
While ChatGPT is not officially available in the country, many users bypass restrictions or use similar tools Read more
The U.S. News exodus never happened. How did the top ranking service outlast naysayers?
Another fall semester has unfolded, and with it, a 40-year-old tradition. U.S. News & World Report released its latest college rankings yesterday, and colleges are touting their improvements, prevailing against the barrage of criticism it received at the turn of the year. Read more
Funding for College-Completion Program at Risk in Federal Budget
The Postsecondary Student Success Program, which Congress created in March 2022, is just getting underway. Advocates say more federal investment is needed. Read more
Mizzou students protest university’s decision to end gender-transition treatments for minors
University of Missouri community members recently gathered on campus to protest the school’s decision to retract its offering of certain gender-transition treatments, such as cross-sex hormones or puberty blockers. Read more
UK student deals: top discounts and freebies to make the most of your money
Every penny counts when you’re studying, and there are lots of discounts around that can help ease the cost pressures on students. Here are some tips to help you avoid paying the full price. Read more
Royal Society aims to boost number of black scientists
Young black scientists will get sizeable grants towards cutting-edge research in a pilot scheme aimed at increasing their numbers in the field. Read more
50 years later, a pioneering Chicano college in Oregon continues to inspire the fight for educational equity
Colegio César Chávez closed in 1983 after drawn-out battles over inherited debt, but the school’s legacy lives on in Oregon’s classrooms and halls of power. College leaders and graduates went on to inspire and mentor Latino education advocates shaping the state today. Read more
Scholarship policies are preserving barriers to low-income participation
Universities and colleges should not cut their own financial support if a student receives an external scholarship Read more
