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Community Colleges Join Forces to Expand Access to AI Training

Colleges with wealthier students are more likely to offer courses that incorporate cutting-edge knowledge. As employer demand for AI skills soars, a group of community colleges wants to “make sure the masses don’t get left out of the AI revolution.”

UW Madison Removes Chief Diversity Officer

The University of Wisconsin at Madison has removed its chief diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, from his post following an internal...
Trump signs executive order

Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed

The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.

Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits

Harvard University agreed to use a broader definition of antisemitism in its nondiscrimination policies and will hire an administrator to...
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Students and Instructors Say AI Tool Helps With Understanding, Confidence in Course Materials

Recently published data from Macmillan Learning finds an embedded artificial intelligence tool can improve student learning and that students put up their own guardrails when using the tool.

A student in a crowd holds up a sign that reads "Rise for DACA!"

A Murky Setback for DACA

An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.

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The National Student Clearinghouse CEO’s Chaotic Final Month

Ricardo Torres, who led the NSC for 17 years, talks about the challenges facing higher ed and the major data error that could upend his organization’s research arm.

A phone reads "alert! missed assignment" in front of a report card featuring low grades—F's through C-pluses.

Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%

Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.