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56 minutes ago

DOJ Sues UCLA for 'Deliberate Indifference' to Anti-Semitism

DOJ sued UCLA for deliberate indifference to antisemitic discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, alleging Title VI violations and breach of federal funding obligations.
#free-speech
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fromFortune
33 minutes ago

Ball State fired her over a private Facebook post on Charlie Kirk. Now it's paying $225,000 | Fortune

A fired Indiana university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement found her termination for a Facebook post violated free-speech rights.
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fromABC7 Chicago
1 hour ago

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225K legal settlement

A fired university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement finding her termination for a Facebook post violated free-speech rights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Woman fired from Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post wins $225,000 settlement

A fired university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement finding her termination for a private Facebook post violated free speech rights.
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fromFortune
33 minutes ago

Ball State fired her over a private Facebook post on Charlie Kirk. Now it's paying $225,000 | Fortune

A fired Indiana university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement found her termination for a Facebook post violated free-speech rights.
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fromABC7 Chicago
1 hour ago

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225K legal settlement

A fired university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement finding her termination for a Facebook post violated free-speech rights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Woman fired from Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post wins $225,000 settlement

A fired university employee will receive $225,000 after a settlement finding her termination for a private Facebook post violated free speech rights.
#artificial-intelligence
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Why College Students Are Booing AI

Students boo commencement speakers when AI is mentioned, but the boos do not necessarily reflect broad hostility toward AI among graduates.
fromFortune
5 days ago
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Ro Khanna blames 'clueless' boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a 'broken economy' | Fortune

fromTNW | Insider
6 days ago
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Gen Z is not booing AI. It is booing its own job market

Graduates booed AI optimism because labor-market data suggests entry-level white-collar work is being displaced faster than speeches acknowledge.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Students keep booing AI at graduation speeches this year

AI references at commencements have triggered boos, with speakers urging students to treat AI as a tool while emphasizing human creativity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: They're not reading the room'

AI is rapidly transforming production and jobs, leaving graduates feeling their education is becoming obsolete and their concerns dismissed.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Why College Students Are Booing AI

Students boo commencement speakers when AI is mentioned, but the boos do not necessarily reflect broad hostility toward AI among graduates.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

Ro Khanna blames 'clueless' boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a 'broken economy' | Fortune

AI benefits should be structured to serve workers rather than concentrate gains among billionaires.
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fromTNW | Insider
6 days ago

Gen Z is not booing AI. It is booing its own job market

Graduates booed AI optimism because labor-market data suggests entry-level white-collar work is being displaced faster than speeches acknowledge.
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Students keep booing AI at graduation speeches this year

AI references at commencements have triggered boos, with speakers urging students to treat AI as a tool while emphasizing human creativity.
#ai
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fromFuturism
6 hours ago

As College Grads Boo Any Mention of AI, the CEO of Google Is Trying to Figure Out What to Say at an Upcoming Graduation

Graduates will help drive AI progress while managing its impacts, and optimism about the next generation frames the planned commencement message.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Graduating Students Cheer as Steve Wozniak Tell Them Human Intelligence Still Matters

Wozniak used humor and audience awareness to frame AI as real intelligence and a tool, contrasting with speakers who were met with boos.
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs

Graduates boo corporate executives for praising AI, viewing it as inevitable and mandatory amid limited job prospects and perceived arrogance.
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fromFuturism
6 hours ago

As College Grads Boo Any Mention of AI, the CEO of Google Is Trying to Figure Out What to Say at an Upcoming Graduation

Graduates will help drive AI progress while managing its impacts, and optimism about the next generation frames the planned commencement message.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Graduating Students Cheer as Steve Wozniak Tell Them Human Intelligence Still Matters

Wozniak used humor and audience awareness to frame AI as real intelligence and a tool, contrasting with speakers who were met with boos.
Higher education
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs

Graduates boo corporate executives for praising AI, viewing it as inevitable and mandatory amid limited job prospects and perceived arrogance.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 hours ago

Gay Kentucky 8th grader calls out his school's 'racism' & 'homophobia' in viral graduation speech

A student used a graduation speech to denounce homophobia and racism and describe trauma from losing both parents, after earlier drafts were rejected.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Missing transgender student found dead in Kentucky after weeks-long search

A missing transgender student in Kentucky was found dead, with police not suspecting foul play and the coroner determining the cause.
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fromSecuritymagazine
20 hours ago

Texas Tech University Constructing Critical Infrastructure Security Site

Texas Tech expands its Critical Infrastructure Security Institute with a new research site to advance cyber-physical protections, testing, training, and collaboration.
#grade-inflation
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Why are there more top grades at university? ChatGPT is to blame

Top grades have risen sharply since ChatGPT, especially in writing or programming courses, while AI cheating rates also increased across universities.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Harvard caps A's as selective colleges attack grade inflation

Harvard caps undergraduate A grades at 20% of letter grades per course, allowing up to four additional A’s, effective 2027 to curb grade inflation.
fromFortune
6 days ago
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Harvard admits it was too easy to get A grades, vows crackdown | Fortune

Harvard limits undergraduate A grades to curb grade inflation and restore meaning to top grades for students, employers, and graduate schools.
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5 days ago
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Harvard Will Stop Giving A's to Just Anyone

Harvard approved capping A grades at 20% per course to curb grade inflation, alongside a new percentile-rank honors system.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Why are there more top grades at university? ChatGPT is to blame

Top grades have risen sharply since ChatGPT, especially in writing or programming courses, while AI cheating rates also increased across universities.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Harvard caps A's as selective colleges attack grade inflation

Harvard caps undergraduate A grades at 20% of letter grades per course, allowing up to four additional A’s, effective 2027 to curb grade inflation.
Higher education
fromFortune
6 days ago

Harvard admits it was too easy to get A grades, vows crackdown | Fortune

Harvard limits undergraduate A grades to curb grade inflation and restore meaning to top grades for students, employers, and graduate schools.
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fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Climate, Culture, and Modernism: The Postcolonial Campus as Architectural Laboratory

Universities in newly independent nations became large-scale laboratories for testing modernity through architecture shaped by climate, politics, and society.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

IN PICTURES: More than 100,000 people celebrate university carnival in Lund

More than 100,000 people visited the carnival, which also enjoyed warm and sunny weather, reported local news. Lund University was founded in 1666 and is one of the biggest universities in the Nordics. "The general impression is that there were more visitors this year than last time. Overall, it has been peaceful, but the warm weather has contributed to a few people getting rather too tipsy," police spokesperson Patric Fors told TT.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A college degree once ensured prosperity but gen z is finding just not much out there'

Young college graduates face worsening hiring and affordability despite low unemployment, leading to economic instability and reduced expectations for the future.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Is a college degree is still worth it? Here are 3 things it can teach you that AI can't do | Fortune

College degrees can still provide human-competitive skills like social interaction, creativity, and navigating complex environments despite AI-driven doubts about degree value.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

There's Never Been a Better Time to Study Computer Science

AI-generated code reduces demand for junior programmers, while CS enrollment declines despite claims that the field remains relevant.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

UMass Amherst launches major housing revitalization project

UMass Amherst has selected a development team to spearhead a long-term overhaul of campus housing, campus officials announced. The partnership with American Campus Communities, one of the nation's largest student housing developers, aims to modernize residential life while keeping housing affordable. The plan will also expand amenities for students.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired | Fortune

Entry-level pathways are shifting as AI removes roles, raising the skill bar and changing how graduates gain workplace experience.
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fromApp Developer Magazine
4 days ago

The Real World Launches Expert-Verified AI Certification Framework

Campus Graduation Certificate framework verifies AI readiness through expert-approved, shipped work with measurable outcomes and portable verification for employers and clients.
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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

'A train wreck': Hampshire faculty, staff left with no jobs, no severance as college prepares for closure

Hampshire College’s rapid closure leaves employees without pay or severance, despite earlier assurances of stability and a teach-out plan.
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fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to the root of what drives war - Harvard Gazette

Power dynamics shape motivations and international relations, prompting a shift from combat photography to studying decision-making, psychology, and government.
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fromRNS
5 days ago

As seminaries shuttered, Union grew. For Serene Jones, controversy was the price of survival.

Union Theological Seminary stabilized and grew enrollment during Serene Jones’s 18-year presidency through campus renovation, expanded interreligious programming, and increased student intake.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

SETU marks two decades of CEO in residence programme with new support for disadvantaged learners

A CEO in Residence programme at SETU’s Faculty of Business strengthens teaching, research, and student opportunity through industry-linked leadership access.
#university-closures
fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

First 'mustangs' among Cornell ROTC's newly commissioned officers | Cornell Chronicle

"It's a huge honor," said Rodriguez, 31, a former helicopter mechanic and instructor on track to become a Marine pilot. "Most Marines can tell which officers are mustangs just based on how they carry themselves. Thosewere usually the officers I would be a little bit more open with."
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I've traveled the world with my 83-year-old dad. Here are 4 things I wish I'd known about traveling with an older relative.

Rachel Mayer Friem is a part-time communication professor at the University of Pittsburgh, a full-time storyteller, and someone who has never been able to sit still for very long.
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fromnews.harvard.edu
4 days ago

How much do you know about Harvard? How much do you know about Harvard? Harvard Gazette

A collection of features and graduate profiles covers Harvard’s 375th Commencement and includes a quiz about the university’s history.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Higher Education's Identity Crisis

American higher education faces overlapping crises while fewer college-age students and AI-driven job uncertainty challenge the traditional degree-to-career pathway.
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fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Accenture Employs 786,000 People - And Is Looking for Entry-Level/Gen Z Workers With This Specific Skill

Accenture plans to hire more entry-level Gen Z workers, citing AI fluency from graduates raised with ChatGPT.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

University of California tech workers vote to unionize with desire to shape AI policy

More than 2,000 UC tech workers voted to unionize to address layoffs and gain collective bargaining power over university AI implementation.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

The Fed is dusting off a 60-year-old economic theory to explain why AI's entry-level job cuts could devastate corporate America | Fortune

Workers improve through doing, and removing entry-level jobs through automation can reduce experience-driven productivity growth for firms and the economy.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Beyond the CAO points: What students really want from university

TU Dublin ranks highest in Dublin for graduate employment, offering practical, industry-connected learning with smaller classes and supportive lecturers.
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fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Overseers name new senior officers - Harvard Gazette

Raymond J. Lohier Jr. will serve as Harvard Board of Overseers president for 2026-2027, with Sheryl WuDunn as vice chair of the executive committee.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Join Regent Law Faculty

Regent University School of Law announced on May 19, 2026, that Hester M. Peirce will join its faculty in November 2026 as an associate professor. The appointment sets the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner's next role at the Virginia Beach law school. Peirce will join Regent Law after a career spanning financial regulation, public policy, securities law, and capital markets research. Regent Law said her appointment expands faculty depth in securities regulation, financial markets, administrative governance, public policy, digital assets, and professional formation.
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Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak got cheers, not boos, after telling students they 'all have AI - actual intelligence'

Students booed some executives for championing AI during graduation speeches, while Wozniak encouraged students with the idea of AI as “actual intelligence.”
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fromCornell Chronicle
5 days ago

New Cornell Center on Democracy will support democratic principles at home and abroad | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Center on Democracy mobilizes scholars to strengthen democratic resilience through research, education, and public engagement.
#bard-college
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Talented Wexford hurler is awarded DCU sports scholarship - 'It keeps Jack's memory alive'

A memorial sports scholarship links Jack Pettit’s school, university, and hurling legacy while supporting emerging university hurler talent.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

See photos as Tralee's CBS The Green holds its annual awards night

CBS The Green celebrated academic, sporting, extracurricular and personal achievements at its annual Awards Night, including All-Ireland ISTA Senior Science Quiz and major sports titles.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI

AI-driven changes at commencements triggered public booing when names were misread and AI was framed as transformative.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

The sound of graduating from college in the AI summer of 2026: boo! | Fortune

AI-focused commencement remarks trigger boos as graduates express fear about job loss and disrespect toward students discouraged from using AI.
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fromDefector
6 days ago

Wow! America's Graduating Seniors Really Fucking Hate AI! | Defector

Graduation ceremonies are prolonged and uncomfortable, and a keynote address about AI triggered boos from graduates.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The $260k College Mistake: How One Parent's Tuition Decision Could Force Working Into Her 70s

Remortgaging a home to fund typical college costs can severely damage retirement, while cheaper pathways like community college plus state transfer can achieve similar outcomes with far less debt.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

10 Things Every Graduate Needs to Know in the Age of AI

After meeting basic needs, prioritize love and build self-knowledge, in-person relationships, and wisdom to use intelligence skillfully in the age of AI.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Despite a $500 million net worth, Shaq just finished his fourth degree. He warns graduates: 'Your character will take you further than your resume' | Fortune

Never stop learning, O'Neal told graduates during the LSU commencement ceremony earlier this week. "I'm proud of you all today, but this is not the end of your journey. Make sure you continue to strive, continue to learn, continue to have fun." In Shaq fashion, he ended the message with a plug for his candy brand, encouraging students to "continue to eat Shackalicious gummies at your local 7-Eleven and all the other stores."
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fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired them | Cornell Chronicle

“As someone who wants to be a public servant and be an advocate, not only did you help me find my voice, but you helped me find it in a way that would bring positive change to the world,” said Aguilera-Garza, a government and American studies double major with a minor in law and society, expressing gratitude for the lifelong lessons she learned from Paul Gaba, her high school debate coach - “not only a teacher and a mentor, but a friend that I will carry with me forever.”
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fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Columbia Law School honors nearly 800 graduates in Class of 2026 ceremony

Students honored at Columbia Law School Class Day 2026 were urged to lead with empathy and commitment while defending democracy and fairness.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Spinal neuromotor rehabilitation using a portable isokinetic training robot - Nature

Multiple contributors and affiliations are listed, with Yanggang Feng identified as the corresponding author.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

CA Community Colleges Crack Down on Student Aid Fraud

Fraudulent student-aid theft at California community colleges has dropped sharply after new verification and detection measures, though fraud remains ongoing.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Turns Out The ABA's Gatekeeping Role Actually Does Something - Above the Law

State pathways outside ABA-approved law schools have not produced strong outcomes for entering the legal profession over 35 years of data.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

States sue over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees

A coalition of 24 states and D.C. sued to block a Trump rule restricting federal graduate student loan access for many healthcare-related degrees.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Amid Immigration Crackdown, Officials Worry About Decline in California Dream Act Applications | KQED

California’s Dream Act application protections prevent sharing immigration-status information and restrict disclosure of personal data under state and federal privacy laws.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists

California and other Democratic-led states sue over federal limits on healthcare education borrowing, arguing the rules are illegal and will shrink the workforce.
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