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
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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
Virtual recruiting: Is it the key to a more diverse talent pipeline?
A new survey finds that virtual recruiting can attract more Black, Latinx, Asian, and multiracial students Read more
Instagram makes under-16s’ accounts private by default
Instagram has made new under-16s' accounts private by default so only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment. Read more
‘A Renewed U.S. Commitment to International Education’
Departments of Education and State pledge a “renewed” commitment to international education. Advocates hope this could be first step toward a federal international education strategy. Read more
Universities sceptical about idea of making students prove vaccine status
Unions also question idea of ‘academics having to work as door staff’ to check students’ status Read more
University of California regents approve rare tuition hike
Despite opposition from student groups, University of California regents on Thursday approved a multiyear plan to raise tuition and fees at one of the nation’s premier public university systems. Read more
