Reinstating Pell Grants in Prisons Moves Slowly After 26-Year Ban
Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in July. But helping them access the funds is a multi-step process for colleges and corrections agencies. Read more
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Chinese women eye more study as state exhorts motherhood
Overseas universities could profit from ‘escape route’ role, as China’s women resist political pressure to produce the next generation Read more
NSW Catholic school sparks four-day week debate with ‘learn from home’ Mondays for senior students
Parents at a regional Catholic college in New South Wales are welcoming a proposed change to the school week that would mean seniors spend Mondays at home. Read more
Nearly half of Harvard freshmen don’t believe in God: survey
Nearly half of Harvard University freshmen don’t believe in God, according to survey results from the student newspaper. Read more
New College of Florida lays out ambitious 5-year plan, seeks $400 million
Over the next five years, New College of Florida plans to become the best liberal arts college in America. Heavier than the crown is the price tag: The newly revamped conservative college, home to fewer than 1,000 students, is seeking $400 million, according to a business plan released last week. Read more
YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars’ voices
YouTube has revealed an artificial intelligence tool that allows users to imitate pop stars like Demi Lovato and John Legend. Read more
University of Arizona Miscalculated by Millions
UA has much less cash on hand than the Board of Regents requires. The faculty is accusing the administration of financial mismanagement. Read more
Australian bill criminalises unauthorised research collaborations
As country proposes tough new sanctions for sharing regulated technologies, except with the UK and US, sceptic asks whether nuclear submarine pact is worth the trouble Read more
‘We are butchering children’: Academics unite against ‘medical transitioning’ of kids
Academics, clinicians, writers, and others critical of contemporary gender ideology gathered in Denver at a conference hosted by an international group opposing “gender-affirming care” for children. Read more
Pierce College cyberattack exposed 155,000 people’s data. Is the district at fault?
Personal data belonging to more than 155,000 former Pierce College students and staff was leaked on the dark web after a cyberattack this summer, according to a lawsuit. Read more
