New statement aims to remove ‘things that benefit students and benefit the world,’ senior says Graduating seniors at Yale University are criticizing the school’s newly revised mission statement, which now centers on…

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The College Fix·higher-ed

Penn State law school’s new ‘Strategic Plan’ makes ‘anti-racism’ core mission

The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law School’s newly updated “Strategic Plan” commits the school to “anti-racism and anti-oppression,” sparking concern over the institution’s priorities. The five-year plan…

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The College Fix·higher-ed

‘Decolonial orientations’ psychologist sought at University of Rhode Island

‘Culturally resonant counseling’ background also sought The University of Rhode Island wants to hire a psychologist who will offer counseling and provide training “informed by multicultural, systemic, decolonial, and/or…

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The College Fix

Jewish student claims Williams College campus housing won’t accommodate faith

HUD complaint alleges student has been forced to wait in freezing cold to access dorm A legal group advocating for the rights of Jewish people recently filed a “first-of-its-kind” federal complaint alleging Williams…

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MIT News·higher-ed

New research enables a robot to chart a better course

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors. But this remains…

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Chalkbeat·policy

Report: Michigan’s neediest students lack access to advanced coursework.

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan has vast inequities in access to advanced coursework, according to a new report…

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Disability Scoop

States Ask Federal Court To Strike Disability Protections

A multi-state lawsuit challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community is barreling forward even as some states are calling it quits. The post States Ask Federal Court To…

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Disability Scoop

Autism Increases Odds Of Suicidal Crisis. 988 Is Changing To Better Serve This Group

Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for callers with autism, a population more likely to experience suicidal crisis. The post Autism Increases Odds Of Suicidal Crisis. 988 Is Changing To…

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Disability Scoop

Pipeline Turns Classroom Paraprofessionals Into Teachers

With tuition assistance and a paid apprenticeship, an initiative is allowing classroom aides to join the teaching ranks — including working as special educators — in their own communities. The post Pipeline Turns…

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Reason·policy

The Missing Part of the State Court Mangione Suppression Ruling?

The state trial court handed down its ruling in People v. Mangione , on whether to suppress part of all of the contents of the backpack Luigi Mangione was carrying at the time of his arrest in the state prosecution…

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Vanderbilt News·higher-ed

How to Build a Winning Athletics Program

Athletic Director and Vice Chancellor for Athletics Candice Story Lee sets on her on sights on what she wants Vanderbilt sports to be.

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Reason·policy

Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party

In one of Tuesday, May 19th's most-watched primaries , libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.) will go up against an opponent backed by President Donald Trump. The winner of the primary will almost certainly win…

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Reason·policy

Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie?

This week, editors Peter Suderman , Katherine Mangu-Ward , and Matt Welch are joined by Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave to discuss Rep. Thomas Massie's (R–Ky.) competitive Republican primary challenge and why President…

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Chalkbeat·policy

More than 19,000 Colorado childcare workers benefit from new state tax credit in first year

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. More than 19,000 Colorado childcare teachers and staff…

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Campus Technology

Microsoft Intros New Agentic AI Security Multi-Model Defense System

A new multi-model agentic AI security system built by Microsoft's Autonomous Code Security team helped researchers find 16 new vulnerabilities across the Windows networking and authentication stack, the company anounced…

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Campus Technology

Report: Global AI Use Rises as Adoption Gap Continues to Widen

AI usage has reached 17.8% among the world's working-age population, while adoption remains far higher in developed economies than in the Global South.

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Higher Ed Dive·higher-ed

Supreme Court to determine if college employees can sue under Title IX

The 11th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in 2024 that Title IX's right to sue doesn't apply to college staff, diverging from at least eight other appeals courts.

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Higher Ed Dive·higher-ed