Obsolete, but not gone: The people who won’t give up floppy disks
The last floppy disk was made over a decade ago and doesn't even have enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, so why do some people still love using them? Read more
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Truman Scholarships overwhelmingly awarded to progressive students for tenth year in row
Nearly three in four recipients of this year’s prestigious, federally funded Truman Scholarship have clear ties to Democratic politicians or progressive causes, a College Fix analysis found. Read more
Professors Worry About ‘Digital Surveillance’ of Their Work
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being. Read more
‘More victims than winners’ in AI’s upheaval of universities
Institutions must accept rules have changed in order to survive ‘disruptive innovation’ brought about by new technologies, says online learning expert Read more
US students blast cancellation of commencements: ‘A slap in the face’
Universities across the US are dropping or shrinking graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue. Some students feel they’re being punished Read more
Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education warns of “misleading information” circulating about the Pennsylvania institution’s dire straits. Students can’t be sure their college will exist come fall. Read more
Polytechnic university rolls out DEI initiatives for 20 different campus divisions
A university in Massachusetts dedicated to developing future scientists and engineers also appears to be seriously focused on infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into its programs. Read more
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Many of us of a certain age will remember the Alan Partridge scene where he is pitching to a TV executive in a bid to get a new series commissioned. Read more
US Department of Education announces grant program to boost FAFSA completion
The U.S. Department of Education announced a multimillion-dollar grant program on Monday to help students apply for federal financial aid. Read more
Chinese pay lion’s share of master’s fees at top UK universities
Estimates suggest Russell Group’s Chinese fee income has quadrupled in recent years Read more
