U. Wisconsin-Madison professor vows to fight the patriarchy by refusing to wear a bra
Over the weekend, one University of Wisconsin-Madison professor vowed to strike a blow for a new kind of academic…uh…”freedom.” Read more
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Student athletes react to university’s vaccine mandate for sports teams
The University of Hawaii is barring student athletes from competing in sports if they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Loan Repayment Pause Continues
While the announcement was generally met with praise, it was accompanied by continued calls for the Biden administration to do more to address the student debt crisis. Read more
Preventing student cheating will require more than AI or legislation
Universities can cut plagiarism by working with students’ unions to raise awareness of contract cheating and the value of academic integrity Read more
China sues Tencent over WeChat Youth Mode
Beijing prosecutors have filed a civil legal action against Tencent over claims its messaging-app WeChat's Youth Mode does not comply with laws protecting minors. Read more
Will FDA vaccine approval hopes quell delta fears among college leaders?
Can institutions wait another month on requirements? Read more
Oklahoma schools vow to defy state’s anti-critical race theory law
At least three Oklahoma school districts “that serve mostly students of color” have indicated they will defy the state’s fledgling anti-critical race theory (CRT) law. Read more
Universities report record A-level grade acceleration in England and Wales
Up to half of applicants awarded two As, limiting places available for those who miss out on first choice Read more
Four months later, UCLA has not released contract with Chinese government
Last year, an education rights organization won a lawsuit against UCLA after the school had delayed response to a public records request for over a year. Read more
Professor Sentenced in Pay-for-Grades Scheme
Edward Ennels, a former professor of mathematics at Baltimore City Community College, pleaded guilty to bribery in a scheme involving students’ grades Read more
