Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up
Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms have slumped after Beijing stripped them of the ability to make a profit from teaching core subjects. Read more
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China Initiative Cases Dismissed
The U.S. government has moved to dismiss cases against five Chinese researchers charged with lying about ties to the Chinese military on visa applications. The decision follows a mistrial in another case. Read more
Vaccinate all UK university students by September, says union
UCU urges government to prevent universities being ‘incubators for Covid-19 all over again’ Read more
No funding for universities that provide abortion pills, new Congressional bill says
Republican lawmakers introduced a new bill on Wednesday, responding to a new California law that requires public institutions of higher education to provide access to abortion services and pills. Read more
University debuts nation’s first bachelor’s degree in diversity, equity and inclusion
Bentley University has claimed the title of becoming the first school in the United States to offer a bachelor’s degree in diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more
Continuing Relief for Borrowers?
Advocates and lawmakers say allowing student loan payments to resume Oct. 1 could lead to “disaster.” Read more
Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online ‘metaverse’
Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his vision to transform Facebook from a social media network into a “metaverse company” in the next five years. Read more
The deep divide over college vaccine mandates in one state
In Illinois, could red vs. blue counties be a factor? Read more
Why 25% of parents used unethical behavior to get children into college
After celebrities Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to using their influence to get their children into preferred colleges, a question circulated among those following the high-profile stories: Could there be more? Read more
Students refuse to support Team USA
With the Olympic opening ceremonies right around the corner, Campus Reform reporter Ophelie Jacobson went to the University of South Florida to ask students who they plan on rooting for during the Olympic Games. Read more
