Merit system is unjust because it rewards productive individuals, professors argue
Professors at top American universities are criticizing the merit system in academia, arguing the concept is a 'barrier' to realizing DEI outcomes. Read more
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Civil liberties groups warn about lack of due process in online cheating accusations
A pair of civil liberties groups have said that students are being accused and punished of cheating on online exams, but they are not being provided due process. Read more
Texas passes social media ‘de-platforming’ law
The US state of Texas has made it illegal for social media platforms to ban users "based on their political viewpoints". Read more
College marijuana use reached high in 2020, while alcohol fell 6%
Will trends continue this fall with more open campuses? Read more
An ‘extremely solvable’ problem
Millions of college students face food insecurity, and while institutions have been doing what they can to help, it’s time for the federal government to step in, advocates say. Read more
Rising college cost outpaces improvements in graduation, diversity
An American Council of Trustees and Alumni found that spending on student services did not move the needle on graduation rates at 4-year public colleges. Read more
College students struggle with anxiety as in-person classes resume
Students at SUNY Albany are getting into the groove of a new school year. With a vaccine mandate and mask requirements, classes are now in-person. That’s something giving freshman a little more than just the first day jitters. Read more
‘A real struggle’: HSC exams will go ahead this year but students say motivation is low
Exam timetable to be released Friday after an extended period of remote learning that students say has left them ‘not knowing the content’ Read more
Ray-Ban Stories: Facebook reveals its video camera glasses
Facebook has revealed its first pair of "smart glasses" that contain two cameras for taking photos and videos. Read more
Higher Ed Spending Not as Big as Hoped
House Democrats packed lots of higher education investments into their proposal for the budget reconciliation bill -- including tuition-free community college -- but some of that funding wasn’t as high as advocates were hoping. Read more
