Companies lobby US Supreme Court to keep affirmative action
As loss in Harvard and UNC cases seems likely, dozens of top corporations argue in filings that they do better with diverse workforces Read more
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African students flood Confucius Institutes to bolster their future job prospects
Despite the rapid decline in the number of Confucius Institutes at American universities, African students are now flocking to the Chinese-founded programs in order to bolster their chances of finding future employment. Read more
Climate change: More studies needed on possibility of human extinction
Catastrophic climate change outcomes, including human extinction, are not being taken seriously enough by scientists, a new study says. Read more
What is liberatory design and why does higher education need it right away?
Liberatory design is like design thinking with a healthy dose of self-awareness. Read more
Indigenous models of liberal arts should beware of ethnic chauvinism
As the Indian and the US examples both show, openness and flexibility is easily limited by parochialism and provincialism Read more
Federal judge halts Biden’s Title IX changes
Charles Atchley Jr., a federal judge in Tennessee, is pausing the Department of Education’s (DOEd) new Title IX regulations after 20 state attorneys general file a lawsuit against the Department, alleging that the new rules violate states' rights. Read more
Professor under investigation for ‘harmful statements against the LGBTQ community’
A professor is under investigation for a tweet deemed “harmful” by some who argue it is an example of “homophobia and misinformation. Read more
Colleges look to staffing firms to allow remote work
To address the legal questions and potential HR issues that can arise when employees move across state lines, some universities partner with third-party firms to keep employees on the payroll from afar. Read more
Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp
Instagram says it is pausing a rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Read more
University of Tennessee to use Holiday Inn for student housing
The University of Tennessee (UT) will be using a hotel on Papermill Drive as an off-campus housing option for students this new school year. Read more
