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Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Hampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure | Fortune

Hampshire College will close after the fall semester due to financial pressures and inability to sustain operations.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Hampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure | Fortune

Hampshire College will close after the fall semester due to financial pressures and inability to sustain operations.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The T14 Is Not Dead. It Is Undying, And That's Okay - Above the Law

The T14 law school ranking is becoming obsolete and may need re-evaluation or restructuring to reflect current realities.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

'The college grading system [is] almost meaningless': People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards | Fortune

Higher education faces a PR crisis, with declining public trust and concerns over grade inflation and the value of degrees amid AI advancements.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Teacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education | Fortune

Yale University identifies key issues undermining public trust in higher education, including costs, admissions practices, and free speech.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

'The college grading system [is] almost meaningless': People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards | Fortune

Higher education faces a PR crisis, with declining public trust and concerns over grade inflation and the value of degrees amid AI advancements.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Teacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education | Fortune

Yale University identifies key issues undermining public trust in higher education, including costs, admissions practices, and free speech.
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Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft - And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to provide a low-cost, AI-focused Bachelor's degree, aiming for accreditation and total tuition under $10,000.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft - And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to provide a low-cost, AI-focused Bachelor's degree, aiming for accreditation and total tuition under $10,000.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
Education
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges | Fortune

Americans donated $78.8 billion to colleges in 2025, with significant disparities in funding between Ivy League schools and HBCUs.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
#artificial-intelligence
fromTruthout
1 week ago

US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits

"It is truly unbelievable that in the 21st century, in the age of human rights, in the age of international law and international humanitarian law, civilian locations and civilians are being targeted," Simaei Saraf told reporters upon inspecting the ruins of the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on April 4.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

I got a 10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

David Robinson, who completed a one-year postgraduate diploma in adult nursing, was informed that his course was ineligible for maintenance loans, requiring repayment at an accelerated rate.
Higher education
fromNature
1 week ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation - and others make top 10

University of California, Berkeley has reclaimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings, pushing UCLA to second place after years of dominance.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Fired Universities of Wisconsin president says he was 'blindsided' and still hasn't been given a reason | Fortune

Jay Rothman was fired as Wisconsin President without explanation, feeling blindsided but unlikely to pursue legal action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

Sam, a 24-year-old from Odisha, sought to study abroad for better job prospects. After filling out forms, he received calls from education agents offering free services to help with university applications.
Higher education
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Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
Higher education
fromThe Real News Network
2 weeks ago

Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilize against administration's decision to end union recognition, citing labor conditions and demands for improved wages.
Portland
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Colleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections | Fortune

Protests at Ohio State University aim to remove Les Wexner's name from buildings due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Higher education
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilizes against administration's decision to end union recognition and contract negotiations, citing labor conditions and transparency issues.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 weeks ago

Job Opening: Lecturer Position at HKUST

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks a lecturer for a two-year teaching-track position in Chinese philosophy starting July 2026.
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