Amazon’s algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
The methods Amazon and other employers use to monitor, reward and discipline warehouse workers are being shaken up in California. Read more
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Improving Equity in the Liberal Arts
The Schuler Education Foundation plans to give $500 million to up to 25 liberal arts colleges -- including Bates, Carleton and Union -- to expand access for underserved students. Read more
Schools in England unwittingly distribute Covid vaccination hoax message
Several schools in England have unwittingly distributed a hoax message about Covid vaccinations for children that the Department for Health and Social Care has condemned as “dangerous” misinformation. Read more
Early fall enrollment data shows mix of success, struggles at 10 universities
Some institutions have seen a boost from freshman class. Read more
Penn removes suffragette’s name from ‘feminist’ center to prioritize ‘inclusiveness’
The University of Pennsylvania renamed its gender studies hub the “Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies.” Read more
Amazon announces Astro the home robot
Amazon is launching Astro, its first household robot, powered by its Alexa smart home technology. Read more
States Will Need to Pony Up for Biden’s Free College Plan
If they want to cash in on the Democrats’ free community college plan, some states will need to increase funding for higher education by more than 40 percent. Read more
The paintings we’ve lost to campus cancel culture
Queen Elizabeth. Christopher Columbus. Even “Harry Potter’s” Neville Longbottom could not escape the wrath of campus cancel culture. Read more
Yet another school introduces race-based housing
Western Washington University created a floor for “Black Affinity Housing”. Read more
Colorado college student charged with bringing ‘large cache of loaded weapons’ to campus
A 24-year-old Colorado college student came to campus armed for war. Read more
