Facial Recognition Heads to Class. Will Students Benefit?
Innovators plow forward with this technology in a largely unregulated ecosystem. Ethicists and a new National Academies report urge caution. Read more
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Innovators plow forward with this technology in a largely unregulated ecosystem. Ethicists and a new National Academies report urge caution. Read more
Broad “harassment” policies drive some campus free speech problems, according to a new report. Read more
As signs of the enrollment cliff loom, higher education is trying its darndest to resuscitate interest and value in a college education. Read more
Many of us would prefer administrators spend time finding solutions to our financial crises rather than working on their environmental action plans, sending constant COVID-19 updates, and wishing us a 'Happy Mardi Gras.' Read more
Universities approach finish line with wins from court and accreditor, then get new challenges from lawmakers and ratings agency Read more
Resolution Foundation report calls for action as number of young people experiencing poor mental health increases Read more
A majority of young women of faith say they don’t feel totally accepted in society, according to a new poll. But several Christians said the results are not necessarily bad — or unexpected. Read more
Skills-based hiring and the short-term certificates touted to help students gain industry experience and professionalism have gained a lot of momentum at the start of the new decade. Read more
Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer's controversial self-help course. Read more
The cancellation of an art exhibit and other recent moves by university leaders have turned the campus into a free speech battleground. Read more