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A UW Milwaukee student intern wearing a hard hat and hold equipment during an internship at a drink company
A UW Milwaukee student intern wearing a hard hat and hold equipment during an internship at a drink company

Universities Foot the Bill for Paid Internships

May 16, 2023

To capitalize on the benefits of paid internships, two university systems have created funds to support students who might not otherwise seek such opportunities.

New York social work students hold up signs asking their universities to compensate them for fieldwork.
New York social work students hold up signs asking their universities to compensate them for fieldwork.

Seeking Payment for Social Work Internships

May 10, 2023

Students at 30 institutions are asking for compensation for their internships, arguing that the unpaid work causes distress and even prevents some from finishing their degrees.

A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.
A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.

In Proctoring Debate, Stanford Faculty Takes ‘Nuclear Option’

May 5, 2023

Proctoring has been banned at Stanford for over a century, but faculty members think an influx in cheating demands a change. They circumvented a student government vote to try to implement proctored exams.

Four Black women dance on stage at Illinois State University's Umoja, a celebration of Black graduates.
Four Black women dance on stage at Illinois State University's Umoja, a celebration of Black graduates.

Conservatives Rail Against ‘Segregated Graduations’

May 2, 2023

The latest target of the conservative attack on DEI is identity-based graduation ceremonies. Universities argue they give students an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with their communities.