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Inside Higher Ed https://www.insidehighered.com/ en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:28:00 -0400 Amid FAFSA Fallout, Head of Federal Student Aid Steps Down https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/student-aid-policy/2024/04/26/cordray-step-down-federal-student-aid Amid FAFSA Fallout, Head of Federal Student Aid Steps Down

Richard Cordray speaks into a microphone

Katherine Knott Fri, 04/26/2024 - 01:28 PM

Richard Cordray has been the target of much Republican criticism and faced calls to resign over the bungled launch of the new FAFSA.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:28:00 +0000 Katherine Knott 148506 at https://www.insidehighered.com Iowa Lawmakers Pass Last-Minute Ban on DEI, Institutional Statements https://www.insidehighered.com/news/diversity/2024/04/26/iowa-gop-oks-11th-hour-ban-dei-institutional-statements Iowa Lawmakers Pass Last-Minute Ban on DEI, Institutional Statements

A photo illustration combining a photograph of the Iowa State Capitol with an excerpt of Senate File 2435 atop it.

Ryan Quinn Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

The Republican-controlled Iowa General Assembly ratcheted up restrictions issued by the state Board of Regents, sending the governor one of the nation’s broadest DEI bans.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Ryan Quinn 148461 at https://www.insidehighered.com Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/free-speech/2024/04/26/armed-crackdowns-student-protesters-evoke-vietnam-era Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters

A person held face-down in the grass by several police officers.

Katherine Knott Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Katherine Knott 148451 at https://www.insidehighered.com University of Phoenix Fined for ‘Aggressive’ Military Recruitment Tactics https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/04/26/university-phoenix-fined-unlawful-veteran-recruitment University of Phoenix Fined for ‘Aggressive’ Military Recruitment Tactics Liam Knox Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Liam Knox 148446 at https://www.insidehighered.com U of Kansas Faculty Members Unionize in Lopsided Vote https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/04/26/u-kansas-faculty-members-unionize-lopsided-vote U of Kansas Faculty Members Unionize in Lopsided Vote Ryan Quinn Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Ryan Quinn 148441 at https://www.insidehighered.com Responsible AI and the ‘Future of Skills’ https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2024/04/26/exploring-responsible-use-ai-and-future Responsible AI and the ‘Future of Skills’

Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, speaks to a crowd of seated people.

Sara Weissman Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

A gathering hosted by ETS delved into how AI could change how students are tested and how employers assess skills.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Sara Weissman 148436 at https://www.insidehighered.com USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/04/26/usc-cancels-main-graduation-ceremony USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony Johanna Alonso Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Johanna Alonso 148426 at https://www.insidehighered.com Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2024/04/26/students-balk-after-university-picks-robot Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk

Robotic hands hold a digitized cap seen at graduation. It is blue and floating

Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Not everyone agreed.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Lauren.Coffey@insidehighered.com 148421 at https://www.insidehighered.com Northland Delays Closure Decision Following Donations https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/04/26/northland-delays-closure-decision-following-donations Northland Delays Closure Decision Following Donations Josh Moody Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Josh Moody 148416 at https://www.insidehighered.com A Tale of Two Colonists: Academic Minute https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/04/26/tale-two-colonists-academic-minute A Tale of Two Colonists: Academic Minute Doug Lederman Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM

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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Doug Lederman 148376 at https://www.insidehighered.com