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Ex-Presidents for Academic Freedom
PEN America has convened a group of 100-plus former college presidents to push back on threats to academic freedom as higher education remains a frequent target for politicians.
Crisis on the Nile: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of Southern California Week: Essam Heggy, research scientist in the department of...
U of Colorado Settles COVID Shutdown Suit for $5M
The University of Colorado settled a class action lawsuit over campus shutdowns on Tuesday to the tune of $5 million...
Student-Won Grant Supports Internet Access for Their Peers
A grant proposal from four seniors at the Oregon Institute of Technology extends internet access for students through a mobile hotspot pilot program.
More Malware, Less Ransomware in Higher Ed
Cybercriminals often target known network vulnerabilities. But software updates and patches only work when installed, and colleges face nontrivial hurdles in this regard.
A $100M Gift for Scholarships at Mississippi State
A $100 million gift to Mississippi State University will be used exclusively for student scholarships, the university announced Thursday. The...
‘U.S. News’ Again Delays Law and Medical School Rankings
It blames the delay on “requests from law and medical schools to update data submitted,” but some say there are errors being fixed as well.
U of Arkansas Trustees Appear Divided on Purchase of U of Phoenix
University of Arkansas system trustees appear divided on a plan to purchase the University of Phoenix, The Northwest Arkansas Democrat...