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Monday, October 12
Ministers dodge the question of candour in universities
Baroness Jones asked which university functions the Hillsborough Law covers. Jim Dickinson finds ministers answered none of her questions
wonkhe.comGoogle Offers 500 Free Tech Certifications Through Miami Nonprofit
Grow With Google is working with the Miami nonprofit Get Tech Knowledge to offer three- to six-month certifications in building tech businesses, turning data into decisions, and IT or cybersecurity.
govtech.comVance Announces J-1 Visa Probe of Harvard, Stanford and Seven Other Universities
The Trump administration says nine institutions may be using the program to pay foreign researchers less than U.S.-based workers...
theeduledger.comWhat colleges and universities need from donors to thrive
Graduates pass the John Harvard Statue during Harvard University's commencement on May 29, 2025. Harvard was the school's first big donor. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images In 1638, John Harvard, an English-born Puritan minister and teacher in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, bequeathed 400 books and half…
theconversation.comSailPoint Rolls Out New Capabilities to Address Agentic AI Identity Security Challenge
AI agents are quickly moving from experiments into everyday enterprise environments, but the security controls around them are not keeping pace, according to enterprise identity security company SailPoint.
campustechnology.comReview: Logitech Spotlight 2 Helps Faculty Stay Focused on Teaching
Great presentations are rarely about great slides. Instead, they come from instructors who connect naturally with students, maintain eye contact and keep technology from interrupting the learning experience. While presentation remotes have existed for years, most simply replace a keyboard’s arrow keys. Logitech's…
edtechmagazine.comCan Colleges Become the HSIs Their Students Need?
Gina Ann Garcia explains why colleges must move beyond federal designations and grant funding to make serving Latine students...
theeduledger.comInternational security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up?
In her latest column for The PIE, Diana Beech asks whether universities can keep their doors open to the world while guarding against growing security threats – and why getting that balance right has never mattered more. The post International security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up? appeared…
thepienews.comThe Pivotal College Requirement: When AI Has the Answers, How You Think Matters Most
To prepare students for an uncertain future, higher education must teach not only what to learn, but how to question, adapt and...
theeduledger.comSpotlight on… Maynooth University
Ahead of The PIE Live Ireland, The PIE sat down with Maynooth University’s VP international, Patrick McCole, to discuss the growing importance of transnational education to the university, its ambitions to diversify international student recruitment, and how he sees Irish higher education evolving to meet the changing…
thepienews.comLance Kennedy-Phillips
has been selected to serve as interim senior vice provost for student success at Pennsylvania State University...
theeduledger.comCurtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger
Curtin University has vowed to “vigorously oppose” plans to merge three of Western Australia’s biggest universities, warning the proposed mega-institution would bring “cost, waste and loss of choice”. The post Curtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comTrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance Ireland’s position
Ireland remains well placed to attract international students, but uncertainty over visas and the implementation of new quality standards could shape its ability to capitalise on that demand, according to speakers preparing for The PIE Live Ireland. The post TrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance…
thepienews.comHow higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data
As students settle into the academic year, colleges and universities are managing a growing identity challenge that extends far beyond enrollment. The post How higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data appeared first on eCampus News.
ecampusnews.comWeek in review: International student policies in flux
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the latest college leadership changes to planned layoffs at Stockton University.
highereddive.comMore PAs is only part of the answer to the healthcare workforce shortage
Elon University's Charlotte campus offers a model for connecting PA education and community health.
highereddive.comAI Literacy and the New Admissions Disadvantage
Admission offices should be transparent about their AI-detection policies and procedures.
insidehighered.comDaytona College Owner Killed in Attack
Daytona College owner Roger Bradley died last month after being attacked by a contractor. His wife, Nancy Bradley, who co-owns the college, was also severely injured.
insidehighered.comED Expands Antisemitism Investigation at Swarthmore
insidehighered.comDespite Concerns, IES Spent 99% of Expiring Funds
Some experts say the Education Department is front-loading grants, and they worry the practice could harm education research more broadly.
insidehighered.comThe Expanding Reach of Free Tuition
New findings from Texas highlight how universities are broadening tuition guarantees to middle-income families, even as other college costs continue to create barriers.
insidehighered.com‘Obsolete’ Emergency Phones Illuminate Campus Sexual Assault Myths
Some parents and students say they feel unsafe after the University of Connecticut became the latest institution to decommission its blue-light phones and transition to a safety app. But experts say both technologies focus on the wrong problem.
insidehighered.com4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference
Spirits were high at the annual convention, held this year in Minneapolis, with many speakers focused on how to best communicate their institution’s value to prospective students.
insidehighered.comRetirement Notices: A PSA
Best practices for leaving a position and setting your employer up to find a suitable replacement.
insidehighered.comYale President Caught on Hot Mike Saying ‘Pissed-Off’ Student ‘Ambushed’ Her
insidehighered.comHow College Programs Fare on 2 Earnings Benchmarks
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Sunday, October 11
During times of transformation emerging leaders need to be inside the leadership tent
Mid-level leaders are carrying a significant weight of change at a tough time for the sector. Alistair Jarvis argues that investing in them, and in a shared leadership culture, will grow our capacity for change now as well as for the future
wonkhe.comBritain likes its universities but not its degrees
Polling suggests the public still values universities but no longer trusts the deal they offer. Jim Dickinson sifts five years of surveys for what’s driving the doubt – and what universities can do about it
wonkhe.comRe-Evaluate Graduate Program Structure to Meet All Students’ Needs
Support should go beyond financial aid.
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Saturday, October 10
Who pays the price when universities cancel offers to protect refusal rates?
As visa refusal rates climb, universities are revoking offers and cancelling CAS en masse to stay under the new BCA threshold. Jim Dickinson asks whether that’s lawful – and who ends up paying.
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Friday, October 9
Opinion: How AI Is Changing IT Career Pathways in Higher Ed
The accelerating development of artificial intelligence is changing the value of certain skills, the long-term outlook of certain careers and what aspiring IT professionals should do to stay ahead of the curve.
govtech.comEDUCAUSE ’26: Higher Ed Should Teach Baseline AI Skills
EDUCAUSE Senior Researcher Nicole Muscanell says neither education nor workforce leaders know what the future of work will look like, so higher education should focus on providing students with a few key AI skills.
govtech.comTrump administration investigates 9 universities over visa fraud claims
Many of the institutions named by Vice President JD Vance, including Stanford and Yale universities, said they comply with applicable visa laws.
highereddive.comWhy women of color leave admissions work — and what institutions can do
Panelists discussed how to support this group and boost employee retention at the annual National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.
highereddive.comCampus Gun Violence Is Rising and Most Shooters Are Outsiders
A decade-long analysis finds shootings at colleges are increasing by about 20% annually, often occurring in outdoor spaces, parking...
theeduledger.comHow Higher Ed Institutions Can Rethink Cyber Risk in Terms of Financial Exposure
Quantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security tools, prioritize threats based on potential financial impact and measure success in…
edtechmagazine.com5 Questions To Ask To Manage Cloud Spending in Higher Ed
Shifting applications to the cloud has been a decade-long success story. Now that the initial chaos and learning curve are in the rearview mirror, higher ed IT managers and administrators are looking at the bill and asking, “Am I paying too much?” Here’s what to find out. [end web only] 1. Where Is Our Money Going?…
edtechmagazine.comFlashpoint Patents Ransomware Risk Model, Tying Vulnerabilites to Likelihood of Attack
Cybersecurity company Flashpoint recently announced it has received U.S. Patent No. 12,705,360 for its Ransomware Risk model, a methodology designed to help security teams determine which newly disclosed vulnerabilities more closely resemble those historically used in ransomware attacks.
campustechnology.comYour AI Policy Is Slop
Bans reward outdated skills. Grade judgment instead. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Rohlfs In September, Los Angeles Unified disallowed student AI use across district devices for a year, and New York City Public Schools banned it through eighth grade. Similar moratoriums have been proposed in San Francisco, Seattle, and the…
edtechdigest.comReport: Convergence of AI, Quantum Risks Impacting Cybersecurity
New research from Thales highlights how AI adoption and emerging quantum computing threats are putting pressure on existing security measures.
campustechnology.comHow Leaders Overcome IT Staffing Shortages Through Retention and Upskilling
The talent tension in higher ed has many dimensions. Attracting IT talent has been a long-standing challenge for a variety of reasons, including compensation, burnout due to workload demand and limited or unclear advancement pathways. As if those challenges weren’t enough, policy changes and enrollment trends have…
edtechmagazine.comUS probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway
US universities face allegations of using J-1 visas to undercut American researchers’ wages, while a separate suspension at eight major employers threatens to delay permanent residency applications for foreign workers. The post US probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway appeared first on…
thepienews.comUS to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits
The government and higher education groups face an October 9 deadline to set out their positions, with four-year admission limits still on hold nationwide. The post US to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comFor Latino Men, College Value Goes Beyond the Degree
Similar to other student groups navigating their higher education journeys, Latino males are determined, motivated, and capable...
theeduledger.comTo protect immigrant students, a Chicago-area college told Flock to remove its cameras. The company refused.
Elgin Community College resorted to covering the surveillance cameras with trash bags and zip ties. Public records show that federal immigration authorities have accessed Flock data at other Illinois colleges. The post To protect immigrant students, a Chicago-area college told Flock to remove its cameras. The company…
opencampus.orgWhy Liberal Arts Thrive at Technological Universities
As colleges confront rapid technological change, liberal arts units at tech universities offer a proven blueprint for innovation...
theeduledger.comAddrain Conyers
has been selected to serve as interim provost and dean of faculty at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York...
theeduledger.comWhy faculty diversity at universities still lags far behind the changing demographics of college students
In 2022, 72% of full-time faculty across universities and colleges nationwide were white. Asian professors made up 13%, Black professors 7% and Hispanic professors 6%. skynesher/iStock via Getty Images U.S. colleges and universities have long struggled to increase the racial diversity of their faculty. And after they…
theconversation.comStudents from military families are often misunderstood in US public schools – a retired military officer and behavioral health expert explains what schools can do
Children's responses to military life vary, depending on their age and their level of maturity. Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images Over 1.4 million children had a parent or caregiver who served in the U.S. armed forces in 2024. Among active-duty families, 2.4% of military…
theconversation.comTwo universities just received billions. More big gifts could follow.
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Oregon are the latest beneficiaries of the growing billionaire class. The post Two universities just received billions. More big gifts could follow. appeared first on Open Campus.
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