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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, a pioneering AI safety law requiring major AI companies to disclose risk mitigation protocols and protect whistleblowers. The legislation establishes...

The University of Michigan’s Healthy Minds Study reported a third consecutive year of declining rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among U.S. college students. Surveying over...

A range of major 2026 higher education conferences aim to address contemporary challenges including shifting federal policies, funding uncertainties, enrollment concerns, and academic freedom...

Schools’ approach to cybersecurity is shifting from reactionary defense to proactive resilience-building, involving improved governance, culture, and collaboration. Advanced technologies,...

The California State University (Cal State) system is under investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for allegations related to antisemitism, as announced by...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) is moving to suspend Harvard University's eligibility for federal funding due to findings of violations of Title...

AI company Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.5, an AI model capable of running autonomously for sustained periods and excelling in software coding and complex business tasks. The model...

Colleges are cautiously adopting AI to improve administrative functions such as budgeting, enrollment management, and facility operations. While only about a third of college business officers...

In light of recent tragic events on college campuses, boards of trustees are urged to review and update emergency response plans and risk management protocols. The Association of Governing Boards...

A looming federal government shutdown threatens delays in crucial education funding and program implementation. The Education Department will face furloughs affecting about 87% of staff, which may...

Gen Z workers are experiencing difficulties entering and advancing in the labor market due to a ‘‘low-hire, low-fire’’ environment. Analysts note stalled job creation, prolonged unemployment...

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discusses the company's approach to addressing workforce transformation in the face of AI adoption and demographic shifts. Walmart has invested in wage increases and...

A global survey of cybersecurity professionals reveals escalating stress levels due to complex threats and understaffed teams. Most professionals anticipate cyberattacks in the coming year but...

President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its efforts to restrict birthright citizenship by petitioning the Supreme Court to uphold an executive order that denies citizenship to...

Recent terminations of tenured university professors over controversial speech have ignited debates over academic freedom and due process. Texas State University ordered the firing of associate...

Shifting federal policies are putting financial stress on colleges nationwide. Harvard University faces a civil rights investigation threatening its federal aid, with the U.S. Education Department...

At the University of Central Florida and other campuses, students are embracing phone-free social gatherings to combat digital isolation. The Reconnect Movement, initiated by former UCF student...

Executives from companies like Walmart and Accenture highlight artificial intelligence's transformative effect on the workforce. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon revealed plans to keep worldwide...

Amid intensifying climate change effects, educational institutions in California, like Santa Cruz County schools, have broadened courses focused on fire technology and emergency response. Student...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund, aiming to significantly strengthen the financial foundations of 37 member historically Black colleges and...