Why academic freedom can’t be an afterthought in the online classroom
All tools are not created equal, and some can inadvertently limit responsive teaching styles Read more
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London remains best city in the world to study in new rankings
Great institutions and openness help city retain top spot ahead of rivals such as Tokyo and Munich Read more
‘You may have oppressed somebody:’ Prof to White student who said he left his house that day
The professor's lectures, which include a variety of rhetorical questions on racism and White supremacy, are featured on the university's website and a YouTube channel. Read more
Catholic providers booted from university health system for not committing abortions
The Board of Regents for the University of California recently voted to not renew agreements with Catholic hospitals and healthcare providers over policies against abortion and transgender surgeries. Read more
The complexities of free College
Scholars argue in a new report that implementing a nationwide free college program is more complicated than it sounds and there are better ways for the government to support low-income students. Read more
Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Virtual-reality headset-maker Oculus is issuing a recall for the foam padding in its Quest 2 headset, warning it can cause skin irritation. Read more
Colorado will allow four-year colleges to grant associates degrees to those who dropped out
Over 13,000 Colorado residents have earned more than 70 college credits at four-year state universities in the past five years but stopped short of a degree, according to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Read more
UK to review research system to uncover ‘missing’ elements
‘Don’t always stick with what you have,’ says science minister Amanda Solloway, as new innovation strategy points to US and German models Read more
Religious exemption? Some colleges are requiring notes from clergy
Colleges like St. John's University, Hofstra, South Carolina State University, and more will not consider a request for religious exemption without a signed statement from a religious leader. Read more
No limit to how much money college athletes can make from endorsements, sports law professor says
A sports law professor said that college athletes could make an unlimited amount of money from their name, image and likeness. Read more
