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Does Military AI Research at Universities ‘Benefit Humanity’?
The Pentagon articulates a research focus that includes lethality. But universities that receive military funding often welcome the money with expressions of pride and altruism—and scant mention of the potential for harm.
Another ‘Devastating’ FAFSA Delay
Colleges will not receive applicants’ federal aid information until March. They may be forced to push back commitment deadlines, and the delay could discourage low-income students from enrolling.
House Democrats Counter Republicans’ Vision for Higher Ed Reform
The Democrats’ newly released plan has three pillars: affordability, access and student support.
Survey Finds Obstacles to Growing HBCU Endowments
A Rebrand Gone Awry Prompts a Redo
Mississippi University for Women got more pushback than its leaders expected when they rolled out a new name for the institution. Alumni especially piled on.
Students Distancing From Distance Learning
The drop has academics cautioning against going all in on online courses.
‘A Roller-Coaster Ride From Start to Finish’
Former Berkeley chancellor Nicholas Dirks discusses his forthright new book, which recounts a tumultuous career in higher education on both coasts.
Academic Courses Promote Student Flourishing
Four types of for-credit courses at colleges and universities are teaching learners how to adapt, thrive and dream big as they look toward the future.