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fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

Students are outsourcing thought to ChatGPT - here's why educators should worry, a business professor warns

Students are outsourcing critical thinking and core learning tasks to generative AI, empowering Big Tech while eroding students' independent analytical skills.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
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Students are outsourcing thought to ChatGPT - here's why educators should worry, a business professor warns

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 hours ago

Banned Books Week in the Time of Repression

This year's Banned Books Week (Oct. 5-11) comes at a moment when the threat of censorship is reaching alarming heights. According to a new report issued last week by PEN America, " Banned in the USA, 2024-2025," there were 22,810 instances of book banning in U.S. public schools from 2021 to 2025. As the coordinator of Chicago Banned Books Week, I can see a growing climate of fear where even some librarians are wary of promoting banned books.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 hours ago

Tapping Alumni to Be Career Mentors for Students

For students at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, alumni mentors are becoming embedded in their experience. A recently launched mentorship program pairs each rising junior with a graduate from the college to provide advice and encouragement as they finish their last two years of college. The initiative, part of Gettysburg's reimagining of career development, helps students build a professional network before they leave college and hopefully eases the transition into life after graduation, said Billy Ferrell, director of external relations in Gettysburg's Center for Career Engagement.
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#academic-freedom
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Higher education

Newsom Threatens to Cut Off Funds to Universities That Comply With Trump's Threats to Cut Off Funds to Universities

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Higher education

Newsom Threatens to Cut Off Funds to Universities That Comply With Trump's Threats to Cut Off Funds to Universities

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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

A Conservative Professor on How to Fix Campus Culture

Robert P. George argues campuses have become leftist hotbeds that stifle debate and urges cross-ideological engagement to restore civil, functioning discourse.
#federal-funding
Higher education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Bay Area universities spend millions on lobbyists in search of favor, funding

Bay Area universities significantly increased federal lobbying expenditures in early 2025 to oppose proposed higher-education policy changes and protect research funding and campus programs.
#federal-policy
#dei
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Higher education

Vanderbilt Uses "Institutional Neutrality" to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Higher education

Vanderbilt Uses "Institutional Neutrality" to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

#college-rankings
fromThe Nation
6 days ago
Higher education

We're Thinking About College Rankings All Wrong

U.S. News' annual college ranking prioritizes elite institutions and significantly influences university marketing, applications, and public perceptions despite questions about its overall public value.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Higher education

U.S. News rankings are out after a tumultuous year for colleges

Princeton, MIT, and Harvard retained top three in U.S. News national university rankings; Berkeley became top public university amid broader higher-education turbulence.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Pushes Universities to Sign "Loyalty Oaths" for Federal Funds, Critics Say

President Trump pushed top universities to sign a compact banning identity factors in admissions to gain priority access to federal research funding.
Higher education
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

How tribal educators are navigating budget challenges - High Country News

Proposed federal funding cuts threatened tribal colleges' survival; a one-time $495 million allocation would double TCU funding but would come from cuts to other programs.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Trump asks MIT, 8 other colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

The White House asked nine major universities to commit to administration priorities in exchange for prioritized access to federal grants and White House events.
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Judge's Ruling Will Help Mahmoud Khalil Against Ongoing Attempt to Deport Him

A Reagan-appointed judge has issued a scathing ruling rebuking the Trump administration's targeting of pro-Palestine students. Judge William G. Young called the case AAUP v. Rubio "perhaps the most important ever to fall within the jurisdiction of this district court" and ruled that contrary to the State Department's claims, "non-citizens lawfully present here in [the] United States actually have the same free speech rights as the rest of us."
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UK news
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Every London university ranked best to worst, according to the 2026 Times University Rankings

London School of Economics retained the top UK university ranking in 2026 with a perfect 1,000 score, leading on continuation and graduate prospects.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
5 days ago

Provost initiative to envision Cornell's long-term future | Cornell Chronicle

Faculty-led committee will envision Cornell's long-term future amid challenges to higher education, addressing undergraduate and graduate education, public trust, funding, and technological change.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Should We Let AI Think for Us?

Relying on ChatGPT to brainstorm erodes students' critical thinking, creativity, and the essential cognitive practice of idea generation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Starmer's further education plans augur well, but the policy detail will be telling

Keir Starmer has joined a long line of ministers and prime ministers who have called time on Tony Blair's ambition for half of the nation's young people to go on to higher education. Rishi Sunak, Gavin Williamson and now Starmer have all declared an end to Blair's famous 1999 pledge as a policy priority, and done so on the grounds that the focus on universities has come at the expense of vocational education and training such as apprenticeships.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

Texas Ban on Transgender Course Content Sows Chaos

Officials at San Jacinto College, a community college in greater Houston, asked faculty to review student learning outcomes for their courses and ensure they adhere to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Academic Course Guide Manual and Workforce Education Course Manual, said Amanda Fenwick, a spokesperson for the college.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

Trump May Attempt to Tie Grant Allocation to Capitulation

The Trump administration may be moving away from using individual investigations to try to force colleges into compliance with the president's agenda and instead encourage compliance by giving institutions that demonstrate adherence to his policies a competitive advantage in obtaining research funding. The new plan, which Post reporters heard about from two anonymous White House officials, would change the grant-application process and give a leg up to institutions that conform to President Donald Trump's agenda regarding admissions, hiring and other campus policies. If the plan takes effect, the Trump administration will no longer have to go after universities one by one through investigations and corresponding penalties, but rather can induce compliance from hundreds of institutions at once.
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#artificial-intelligence
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago
Higher education

Should College Get Harder?

A.I. threatens knowledge work while college appears easier, indicating a need to rethink higher-education teaching, assessment, and incentives.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Philosophy

In the Age of AI, Are Universities Doomed? | The Walrus

Universities must shift from storing information to cultivating student judgment, interpretation, and ethical discernment to navigate AI-driven misinformation and knowledge disruption.
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fromJezebel
6 days ago

Texas University System Bans Talking About Trans & Nonbinary Identities

Texas Tech System ordered its universities to ban discussion of trans and nonbinary identities, citing state and federal directives that recognize only two sexes.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

How the Supreme Court Gave Cover to Stephen Miller's Racist Agenda

The Supreme Court's decision in 2023's Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard didn't just signal the end of affirmative action in higher education in the United States; it also launched a thousand lethal torpedoes at diversity and equity programs across the country. This case turbocharged a whole new way of thinking about colorblindness and the Constitution, and its ripple effects have been felt beyond education-in the C-suite, in the military, and more.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Stories Matter in the Classroom

Stories reduce student anxiety, build connection, and create bridges for understanding complex material, fostering productive learning communities where students can thrive.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Kirk: A Hero of "Civil Discourse," or a Fount of Division?

"Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster understanding, and strengthen the Republic,"
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#h-1b-visas
fromNature
1 week ago
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Trump's $100K visa fee for foreign talent: how will it affect researchers?

fromNature
1 week ago
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Trump's $100K visa fee for foreign talent: how will it affect researchers?

Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Leading computer science professor says 'everybody' is struggling to get jobs: 'Something is happening in the industry'

Computer science graduates now face reduced job offers and lower hiring compared with previous years due to industry shifts including AI.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration probes alleged antisemitism in Cal State University system

A federal EEOC investigation into alleged antisemitism in California State University system has led to subpoenas for employee contact information, raising privacy and free-speech concerns.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: Where's the accountability for BART's police chief?

BART spent $6.75 million of taxpayers' money for the mistakes made by the BART police in the mediated prelitigation settlement with Jasmine Gao. It is a tragedy of just actions and how authority is abused. BART issued a notice of intent to terminate Officer Poblete. It was BART police Chief Kevin Franklin who issued a public statement that said Gao "is alleged to have assaulted a police officer." It looks like Poblete's actions had the full support of the police chief.
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fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Microlearning For Modern Learners In Higher Ed: Why Publishers Must Act Now

Microlearning delivers short, focused units that increase engagement and retention, align with modular micro-credential trends, and help higher education stay relevant to digital-first students.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

What to know about the opposition around renaming new Pell grants after Trump

Rhode Island lawmakers oppose renaming the Pell Grant program to "Trump Grants," arguing the change erases Senator Claiborne Pell's legacy and contradicts the program's purpose.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Poll: Public Confidence in Higher Ed Growing

According to a poll the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy published Thursday, 47 percent of 1,030 Americans surveyed said they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education institutions, with a net positive rating of 33-up 13 percentage points since 2023. Survey respondents reported more confidence in higher education than in the police (44 percent), the medical system (38 percent) and large tech companies (25 percent).
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

University of Arizona Shutters Chinese Microcampuses

The University of Arizona is quietly shutting down its four microcampuses in China at the end of this semester, in response to a government report released earlier this month that criticizes branch campuses of U.S. institutions in China.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Thousands of students report sexual violence at university

14% of respondents reported sexual violence and 25% reported sexual harassment; women and LGB students were disproportionately affected, with some student–staff intimate relationships reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Third of women report facing sexual harassment at university in England, survey finds

One in three female students say they have endured sexual harassment during their time at university or college, with most of it taking place around campus, according to data published by England's higher education regulator. The results showed that nearly one in five women also experienced sexual assault or violence during their time as a student, often at the hands of other students or staff, with younger women, lesbian, gay or bisexual students and students with disabilities at higher risk.
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#philanthropy
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Higher education

A former Apple exec just gave UMass Amherst its largest donation ever. Here's how much.

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Higher education

A former Apple exec just gave UMass Amherst its largest donation ever. Here's how much.

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fromNature
1 week ago

How can universities train the skilled workers of tomorrow?

Global semiconductor production faces severe workforce shortages that threaten high-end chip manufacturing, national security, supply chains, and exceed universities' training capacity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fear and hopelessness': one in four professors in the US south are leaving

Many professors in the US south, particularly in Florida, South Carolina and Texas, are considering leaving their state because of the impact the political climate is having on education, according to a new survey by the American Association of Professors. Of those interviewed in the survey, roughly a quarter of respondents said they applied for a job in higher education in another state since the start of 2023.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Charlie Kirk had a message for the over 2 million unemployed Gen Z NEET men: You don't need college to make your dreams happen | Fortune

Many young people and some leaders believe college often fails to deliver career skills or financial returns, prompting skepticism about its universal value.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

Army Preserves ROTC Units Previously Slated to Close

Cuts to civilian employees this summer threatened Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at dozens of colleges and universities, as well as the academic prospects of students at those institutions. This summer, the Army announced the closure of 10 host programs and nine extension campuses in an effort to realign units and the workforce. The changes were slated to take place at the end of this academic year.
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Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

I Started Side Hustles to Pay Off $40k Debt and Build Wealth | Entrepreneur

Education, work, and responsible borrowing became the path to breaking a family cycle of financial mismanagement rooted in parents' lack of saving and investing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Texas A&M University president resigns after gender ideology' controversy

Mark A. Welsh III resigned as Texas A&M president after a viral student complaint sparked firings and leadership dismissals tied to a gender ideology controversy.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Texas University president steps down following outrage over viral gender video

"Together, we believe this transition is necessary to ensure Texas A&M is well positioned for the future, a future that demands bold leadership, continued innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the core values of this university to meet the challenges we face,"
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They managed to get accepted to US universities. But they're still stuck in Gaza

Within days of 7 October 2023, much of Maryam's world had been wiped out: her home in Gaza City, her children's schools, and the Islamic University of Gaza, where she was a graduate student in physics, were all destroyed by airstrikes. In early December, Maryam's mentor Sufian Tayeh, a prominent Palestinian scientist and president of the Islamic University of Gaza was killed along with his family in an Israeli strike.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How to Think, Not What to Think

Four-year residential colleges cultivate discernment, communication, empathy, and critical thinking, countering information overload and sustaining the university's role in fostering essential human qualities.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Afghanistan bans female authors from university curricula

Taliban authorities banned at least 679 university titles, including all books authored by women and works on human rights, women's studies, and Western political thought.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Great Student Swap

Public universities relied on higher-paying out-of-state and international students for revenue, but those enrollment pipelines are weakening, prompting expensive, entertainment-style recruitment efforts.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Due to growing demand, a college in Denver now offers a degree in mariachi

Responding to "exploding" demand, a college in Denver now offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mariachi music. Students learn music and culture, but also business skills to build viable careers. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Mariachi, the traditional Mexican folk music, is growing in popularity in the United States. In the last decade, at least 10 universities and colleges have started offering degrees in mariachi. The latest is Denver's Metro State University.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Trying to Cultivate Authentic Intelligence in the Age of AI

AI undermines college's role in fostering students' authentic voices and reasoning by promoting dishonesty, formulaic work, and eroding trust between students and teachers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Loyola Marymount abruptly rescinds recognition of faculty union after months of negotiation

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that religious colleges are not under the purview of federal labor laws and need not recognize unions. Many religious colleges have chosen to do so voluntarily anyway. But in recent years, several educational institutions - now including Loyola Marymount - have claimed the religious exemption suddenly and without warning, effectively using it to shut down established faculty unions that they had previously recognized.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Life in Germany: Free universities and paid vacations? DW 09/17/2025

Germany provides largely tuition-free public university education and mandatory public health insurance options, with modest student fees and employer-shared insurance contributions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

Survey: Provosts Focused on Funding Cuts, Academic Freedom and AI

Despite the rising costs of college, weakened public support for higher education and the onslaught of political challenges facing colleges and universities, provosts remain optimistic about what their institution offers students. Nearly all provosts-99 percent-report that their institution provides a quality undergraduate education. They are generally happy about their jobs, too: 91 percent say they are glad they pursued administrative work, and 86 percent say they enjoy being a chief academic officer.
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fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

This Very Bizarre Plea By A Trump Advisor Is Going Viral

Lake: How does a 22-year-old become so filled with hate? Five years earlier I was told he was a Trump supporter and we send our kids off to college and they brainwashed them. I am making a plea to mothers. Do not send your children into these indoctrination camps. Do not do it pic.twitter.com/DC0d1S7043- Acyn (@Acyn) September 15, 2025
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Americans don't think college is worth it. It is.

School is expensive, student loan debt is often onerous and job security for those with degrees has diminished - even more so with the advent of AI. Plus, at the moment new graduates are seeing higher unemployment rates. There's also growing interest and appeal for young adults in the skilled trades - becoming plumbers, electricians, etc. - especially as AI appears to threaten white collar work.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Teacher Evaluation-Grade Inflation Doom Loop

American colleges, especially the most selective ones, are confronting the dual problems of rampant grade inflation and declining rigor. At Harvard, as I wrote recently, the percentage of A grades has more than doubled over the past 40 years, but students are doing less work than they used to. Teacher evaluations are a big part of how higher education got to this point. The scores factor into academics' pay, hiring, and chance to get tenure.
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