Cabrini University will close
After months of seeking a partnership, Cabrini University will close. Nearby Villanova University is working on a deal to acquire its campus. Read more
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The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras
Chinese-made surveillance cameras are in British offices, high streets and even government buildings - and Panorama has investigated security flaws involving the two top brands. How easy is it to hack them and what does it mean for our security? Read more
Congressional committee holds hearing on skills-based hiring
The hearing came amid a flurry of federal and state government petitions to remove the bachelor’s degree as a barrier. T Read more
‘Child identifying as cat’ controversy: from TikTok video to media frenzy
Tory calls for urgent investigation raise eyebrows as Rye college says no pupil identifies ‘as a cat or any other animal’ Read more
New North Dakota law bans mandatory diversity training in higher ed
Public colleges and universities in North Dakota can no longer require students or staff to undergo noncredit diversity, equity and inclusion training under a new law that takes effect Aug. 1. Read more
ANALYSIS: Moves to dismantle DEI programs may actually be ploys to further embed the agenda
The University of Arkansas may have had ulterior motives in dismantling its DEI division. Read more
Shrinking Pains at West Virginia University
The university is planning unprecedented program reductions and layoffs, citing a historic deficit and a changing higher ed landscape. The faculty isn’t taking it lying down. Read more
Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada
Meta has said it will begin to restrict news on its platforms to Canadian consumers after parliament passed a controversial online news bill. Read more
Study: Limiting student social media use to 30 minutes lowers depression and boosts outlook
It may have come off as harsh for colleges, universities and entire state systems banning the popular TikTok social media app. While the move was made primarily to protect against potential cybersecurity breaches, some leaders may want to consider another benefit of limiting campus social media use. Read more
From campus amateur to world champion
As the summer vacation approaches, Wu Ruixing, 21, a junior from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), is busy planning his final undergraduate year. Besides preparing for the upcoming exams for graduate studies admission, Wu, as the leader of a VEX robotics world champion team, is also thinking about the team's future. Read more
