New Online Course: Medieval Education: From Schools to Universities - Medievalists.net
Education in the Middle Ages laid the foundations for modern learning and was profoundly influenced by religious and cultural transformations.
Paul: Colleges are putting their futures at risk
Universities historically played a key role in educating citizens and driving economic progress through academic freedom.
Recent fears suggest universities may be straying from their essential duties, risking their academic freedom.
Quebec reduces tuition hike for out-of-province students, but they'll have to learn French | CBC News
Quebec's English-language universities will require out-of-province students to learn French, with 80% proficiency required by the end of their undergraduate studies.
New students from outside the province will pay a minimum of $12,000 in tuition starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
Are international students taking over UK universities? No in fact, they're propping them up | Jonathan Portes
International students in the UK have increased by 70% since 2010
Tuition fees for international students are usually more than double the UK level
Thousands of UCL students set for High Court showdown with university over pandemic disruption
Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.
Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic.
New Online Course: Medieval Education: From Schools to Universities - Medievalists.net
Education in the Middle Ages laid the foundations for modern learning and was profoundly influenced by religious and cultural transformations.
Paul: Colleges are putting their futures at risk
Universities historically played a key role in educating citizens and driving economic progress through academic freedom.
Recent fears suggest universities may be straying from their essential duties, risking their academic freedom.
Quebec reduces tuition hike for out-of-province students, but they'll have to learn French | CBC News
Quebec's English-language universities will require out-of-province students to learn French, with 80% proficiency required by the end of their undergraduate studies.
New students from outside the province will pay a minimum of $12,000 in tuition starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
Are international students taking over UK universities? No in fact, they're propping them up | Jonathan Portes
International students in the UK have increased by 70% since 2010
Tuition fees for international students are usually more than double the UK level
Thousands of UCL students set for High Court showdown with university over pandemic disruption
Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.
Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic.
Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities
The new government halted Conservative-introduced legislation protecting freedom of speech in universities, citing heavy burdens on institutions and risk of harm from hate speech.
Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast
Universities face financial challenges due to losses in income from teaching home students and research, and a diminished international student market impacted by government rhetoric and policies.
These Financial Elites Donated Over $8 Billion to American Universities
Billionaires contribute substantial donations to their alma maters, often exceeding hundreds of millions, impacting scholarships and research.
Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities
The new government halted Conservative-introduced legislation protecting freedom of speech in universities, citing heavy burdens on institutions and risk of harm from hate speech.
Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast
Universities face financial challenges due to losses in income from teaching home students and research, and a diminished international student market impacted by government rhetoric and policies.
These Financial Elites Donated Over $8 Billion to American Universities
Billionaires contribute substantial donations to their alma maters, often exceeding hundreds of millions, impacting scholarships and research.
AI researchers struggle to find domestic postgrads
Universities face challenges in finding domestic AI and data science experts for funded scholarships due to private sector competition.
Declining enrollment, FAFSA issues drove more cuts in July
Financial pressure is forcing universities to implement layoffs and program cuts due to reasons such as rising operating costs, declining enrollment, and issues with FAFSA.
Some universities are cautious or resistant to incorporating AI, but Arizona State University is embracing it.
ASU has partnered with OpenAI, becoming the first university to gain access to ChatGPT Enterprise.
ASU is seeking ideas from faculty and staff to expand the use of AI in various areas.
OpenAI launches programs making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT for Edu to universities and a discount for nonprofits. OpenAI faced turmoil, including safety concerns and controversial AI voice release.
Welcome to AI university
Some universities are cautious or resistant to incorporating AI, but Arizona State University is embracing it.
ASU has partnered with OpenAI, becoming the first university to gain access to ChatGPT Enterprise.
ASU is seeking ideas from faculty and staff to expand the use of AI in various areas.
OpenAI launches programs making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT for Edu to universities and a discount for nonprofits. OpenAI faced turmoil, including safety concerns and controversial AI voice release.
13 conservative federal judges say they won't hire Columbia grads over protests
CEOs announced a boycott against Harvard students due to a pro-Palestinian letter, judges criticized Columbia University for its handling of bigotry and protests.
As Colleges Weigh Crackdowns on Protests, Questions About Outsiders Linger
Universities facing dilemmas on handling pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Gaza war unleashes anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim sentiment in the US
Muslim and Arab Americans face consequences for speaking out about the Israel-Palestine conflict in the US
Universities are cracking down on student activism
Elite colleges have turned into the cesspools of bigotry they once claimed to be fighting
Elite college campuses have double standards when it comes to antisemitism.
Jewish students feel unprotected and are taking legal action against their universities.
Did USC set 'very bad precedent' by cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?
Universities struggle with balancing free expression and safety concerns, leading to the cancellation of speeches by both a Jewish and a Muslim student.
Gaza war unleashes anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim sentiment in the US
Muslim and Arab Americans face consequences for speaking out about the Israel-Palestine conflict in the US
Universities are cracking down on student activism
Elite colleges have turned into the cesspools of bigotry they once claimed to be fighting
Elite college campuses have double standards when it comes to antisemitism.
Jewish students feel unprotected and are taking legal action against their universities.
Did USC set 'very bad precedent' by cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?
Universities struggle with balancing free expression and safety concerns, leading to the cancellation of speeches by both a Jewish and a Muslim student.
Opinion | How to Fix the Crisis of Trust in Higher Education
Declining enrollments and insufficient state/federal funding leading to major budget shortfalls at universities.
Multiple public and private universities facing financial crises due to declining enrollments and lack of adequate funding.
DEI? What DEI?
DEI efforts in universities may not be reflected in faculty hiring statistics.
Conservative concerns about DEI being 'anti-white' are examined through the lens of faculty diversity.
Storm Continues To Hammer Parts Of California | KQED
Heavy rain and threats of flash flooding continue in Southern California
Some California universities are not informing students about the availability of abortion medication
It's not about woke' or foreign students the truth is that UK universities are starved of cash | Gaby Hinsliff
The biggest problem facing universities is the financial instability and uncertainty surrounding the sector, with institutions potentially going bankrupt and courses being cut.
Students are facing financial challenges, with some resorting to using food banks and parents having to supplement their children's maintenance loans.
Does eLearning Make Graduate Degrees More Or Less Accessible?
Online learning offers increased flexibility for students to work at their own pace.
Online programs allow students to attend any university, regardless of location.
British students not being squeezed out' by overseas applicants, say universities
University leaders reject claims that British students are being squeezed out by international applicants.
Foundation year programs have different entry requirements than degree programs and are effective pathways to university for both international and UK students.
What the cap on international students means for Doug Ford's government | CBC News
Ontario's colleges and universities face a reduction in funding as Ottawa plans to cut the number of international students allowed into Canada.
The province's post-secondary sector has become increasingly reliant on tuition fees paid by foreign students, with an estimated $3.3 billion in revenue expected from international student fees this year.
Jewish students at Harvard, MIT, NYU and Penn recount campus antisemitism: 'Back to 1939'
Jewish students at prestigious universities in the US shared experiences of antisemitism on their campuses.
Students faced death threats, identity theft, and hateful environments.
UPenn President Resigns as Right Sets Terms for Repressing Palestine Solidarity
University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill has resigned after a House Education Committee hearing on how colleges have handled antisemitism.
More universities are facing accusations of failing to protect Jewish students amid efforts to restrict pro-Palestinian speech on campus.
Lawmakers grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn over antisemitism on campus
Presidents of top universities testify about rising antisemitism on campuses
Reports show a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents since recent tensions in Israel
Campus antisemitism was predictable - and a top-school degree may soon be worthless
Elite universities have seen a decrease in the number of white incoming students, despite whites making up the majority of the population.
There has been an increase in antisemitic behavior on college campuses, with professors and student groups expressing hatred and even threatening Jewish students.
A Battle of 'Good Versus Evil': Legal Issues Mount for Universities Accused of Cultivating Antisemitism
Top universities, including Ivy League institutions, are under investigation for cultivating antisemitism on campus.
Legal issues are likely to arise for universities that appear to side with antisemitism, especially in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jewish students are already suing New York University over alleged violations of anti-discrimination policies and civil rights law.
Columbia University & Cooper Union under investigation for antisemitism, Islamophobia allegations
The US Department of Education is investigating two universities in New York City, including Columbia University and Cooper Union, for alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus.
Students at both universities have reported feeling unsafe and targeted based on their religion and identity.
The investigation will determine if the schools violated Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act, which requires schools to provide a discrimination-free environment for students.
Jewish students at Harvard, MIT, NYU and Penn recount campus antisemitism: 'Back to 1939'
Jewish students at prestigious universities in the US shared experiences of antisemitism on their campuses.
Students faced death threats, identity theft, and hateful environments.
UPenn President Resigns as Right Sets Terms for Repressing Palestine Solidarity
University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill has resigned after a House Education Committee hearing on how colleges have handled antisemitism.
More universities are facing accusations of failing to protect Jewish students amid efforts to restrict pro-Palestinian speech on campus.
Lawmakers grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn over antisemitism on campus
Presidents of top universities testify about rising antisemitism on campuses
Reports show a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents since recent tensions in Israel
Campus antisemitism was predictable - and a top-school degree may soon be worthless
Elite universities have seen a decrease in the number of white incoming students, despite whites making up the majority of the population.
There has been an increase in antisemitic behavior on college campuses, with professors and student groups expressing hatred and even threatening Jewish students.
A Battle of 'Good Versus Evil': Legal Issues Mount for Universities Accused of Cultivating Antisemitism
Top universities, including Ivy League institutions, are under investigation for cultivating antisemitism on campus.
Legal issues are likely to arise for universities that appear to side with antisemitism, especially in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jewish students are already suing New York University over alleged violations of anti-discrimination policies and civil rights law.
Columbia University & Cooper Union under investigation for antisemitism, Islamophobia allegations
The US Department of Education is investigating two universities in New York City, including Columbia University and Cooper Union, for alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus.
Students at both universities have reported feeling unsafe and targeted based on their religion and identity.
The investigation will determine if the schools violated Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act, which requires schools to provide a discrimination-free environment for students.
Columbia and N.Y.U. Would Lose $327 Million in Tax Breaks Under Proposal
New York lawmakers are proposing legislation to eliminate property tax breaks for Columbia University and New York University.
The funds from the eliminated tax breaks would be redistributed to the City University of New York.
The Universities That Don't Understand Academic Freedom
The presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT gave robotic and unsatisfactory answers when questioned about free speech policies on campus
These institutions seem to prioritize avoiding lawsuits and increasing their endowments over upholding their larger mission and justifying taxpayer subsidies
Why business needs Ignition Schools
Universities benefit financially when startups are spun out of their academic research.
Technologies birthed at academic institutions contribute significantly to the economy and job creation.