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170,000 students launch Covid-era tuition claims: 36 universities targeted
More than 170,000 current and former students in England and Wales have launched legal action seeking compensation from 36 universities for tuition paid during Covid-era remote instruction. The...
Columbia sanctions staff over Epstein links – fundraising ties under scrutiny
Columbia University disciplined two staff members after the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein that implicated efforts to help his associates access campus programs. The institution's...
Georgetown picks Liz Magill for law deanship
Georgetown University has appointed Liz Magill as dean of its law school, a leadership change that will steer one of the nation’s prominent law faculties through a politically charged period for...
MIT Sloan topples peers in FT MBA ranking – a new elite map
The Financial Times’ 2026 global MBA ranking placed MIT Sloan at No. 1 for the first time, reshaping perceptions of elite business education and prompting peer institutions to reassess positioning...
AI could remake teaching – success hinges on policy and partnerships
Researchers and education leaders argue that artificial intelligence can transform teaching—delivering personalized learning and automating routine tasks—but only if governments, technology firms...
Science leaders urge advocacy after AAAS 'rupture' – funding and pipelines at risk
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting leaders warned that disruptions—from policy shifts to proposed funding cuts—are imperiling the research enterprise and...
Study finds social media tied to student loneliness – over half affected
A University of Cincinnati study found that more than half of college students report feeling lonely and that heavy social media use raises the risk of loneliness. The research links prolonged,...
AI-driven phishing escalates threat to schools – districts test defenses
K–12 and higher education IT leaders report that generative AI has significantly upgraded phishing capabilities, producing highly convincing attacks that mimic staff and administrators. Technology...
Appeals court revives anti‑DEI orders: Legal window opens for enforcement
An appellate panel recently vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked major provisions of two executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion practices across higher education,...
170,000 students file claims: Dozens of UK universities hit over Covid online learning
More than 170,000 current and former students in England and Wales have been mobilized into legal action seeking compensation for courses delivered online during the Covid pandemic, lawyers say....
Columbia disciplines staff: Documents link admissions to Epstein network
Columbia University disciplined two individuals after documents tied to financier Jeffrey Epstein indicated his girlfriend received assistance gaining entry to the university’s dental college. The...
AI phishing escalates: Universities face faster, smarter email attacks
Cybersecurity firms warn that generative AI has materially upgraded phishing campaigns targeting schools and universities, producing tailored, timely messages that evade traditional detection and...
Colleges roll out enterprise AI: Data controls and governance top agenda
Colleges and universities are increasing enterprise AI use beyond classrooms into recruiting, admissions, marketing and executive planning, but administrators warn access carries data and...
AlphaFold to co‑scientists: Researchers demand open access to powerful tools
Campus pilots of AI‑driven research tools—from AlphaFold’s protein structures to emerging AI co‑scientists—are accelerating calls for broader, equitable access within the scientific community....
Funding retreats: NIH DEI pullback and budget cuts squeeze science pathways
Scientists and program directors warn that recent federal decisions—such as nonrenewal of NIH DEI‑linked research funding and broader proposed research budget cuts—are narrowing early pathways...
MIT Sloan leaps to No.1 — FT MBA ranking shakes up elite roster
The Financial Times’ 2026 global MBA ranking named MIT Sloan No.1 for the first time, displacing long‑standing leaders and highlighting methodological pitfalls in alumni survey‑dependent metrics....
HBCUs face squeeze as college sports go pro: Funding gap widens
Administrators at historically Black colleges and universities warn that the professionalization and monetization of college athletics are widening resource gaps for HBCUs. As athletes gain new...
Reading isn’t one‑speed: Professors push adaptive 'stoplight' strategy
Instructors are challenging assumptions about a single, uniform reading pace and implementing adaptive strategies—such as a 'stoplight' approach—to help students allocate attention where texts...
Students file mass Covid claims: 36 universities targeted
More than 170,000 current and former students have lodged pre-action letters and claims against 36 universities in England and Wales, alleging they paid undergraduate and postgraduate fees for...
Epstein links spur campus investigations – Columbia disciplines staff
Columbia University has disciplined two employees after documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced showing his role in securing admission for an associate to a dental program. The disciplinary...