Twitch backtracks after outcry for using ‘gender neutral’ term ‘womxn’
Streaming platform Twitch has backtracked on a new policy to change its spelling of "women" after criticism from transgender communities.
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Grasping the new normal for college and university endowments
Regardless of vaccines and treatments, the impact of COVID is not going to suddenly disappear
US House passes ‘Equality Act.’ Religious conservatives warn it’s ‘conscience-crushing.’
Members of Congress officially reintroduced the “Equality Act” on February 18.
From School Choice Advocate to Public HBCU Chancellor?
Former UNC system board member worked for DeVos-aligned school choice group and backed controversial Silent Sam agreement.
Regular tutorials vital for university students’ mental health
One parent highlights the need for weekly tutorials to pre-empt crises among those studying remotely
‘Drunk’ robot vacuums spark complaints from owners
Owners of Roomba robot vacuums have complained the devices appear "drunk" following a software update.
How faculty are converting a great challenge to a great good
Increased flexibility and better technology allow universities to be more accessible than ever before
New college promises real-world STEM training, traditional liberal arts education in 3 years at low cost
This fall, a higher education institution is set to open that pledges to offer a unique approach to college, one that combines both an emphasis on vocational education as well as Socratic-styled seminars.
Joint learning program launched by Chinese, German universities
An open online learning platform jointly launched by Shanghai Open University and FernUniversität in Hagen in Germany started its pilot run on Friday.
