Higher Ed
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Thursday, October 8
Is It Rape if the Intoxicated Accuser Chose to Drink? New York Law Says Most of the Time, No.
Podcast: Academic integrity and AI, Conservative conference
This week on the podcast we examine how universities are rethinking academic integrity in the age of AI.
wonkhe.comYouth Have What It Takes to Transform Their Communities—They Just Need the Opportunity
How an Amplify Grant recipient empowers his peers through Youths4Change The post Youth Have What It Takes to Transform Their Communities—They Just Need the Opportunity appeared first on Digital Promise.
digitalpromise.orgLawsuit Seeks $548.7 Million for Alleged Lincoln University Funding Shortfall
Current and former students say Missouri’s underfunding harmed Lincoln University’s academic programs and infrastructure.
theeduledger.comOpinion | Has AI Destroyed the Doctoral Dissertation?
The $5.7B Staffing Cost Companies Aren’t Talking About
Manufacturers spend billions on temporary workers. Workforce programs can compete directly with traditional staffing agencies—and win. The post The $5.7B Staffing Cost Companies Aren’t Talking About appeared first on Work Shift.
workshift.orgWhy the Cornell Men Accused in the ‘Jane Doe’ Case Wrote Essays
The Case Against Remote Work
‘It’s a Turnaround Project’: Wittenberg U. Tries to Pull Out of Its Tailspin
The Third Question Every College Must Answer
The policies may exist, but meaningful support depends on what institutions do next.
theeduledger.com‘Has Harvard Indeed Lost Its Mind?’
Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality
EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro. The post Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comCalvin White Jr.
has been officially named chancellor of Arkansas State University.
theeduledger.comDeborah Kish Stephan
has been selected as the next president of Flathead Valley Community College.
theeduledger.comLocal Talent
A California program seeks to shrink primary care deserts by building a clear path from community college to medical school and then back home again. Also, practical advice for state policymakers on closing gaps between K–12, college, and jobs, with a look at how a controversial tax credit could be a big federal…
workshift.orgUS associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships
Four major US higher education associations have launched a legal challenge against the federal government over changes to rules governing internships and practical learning for international students. The post US associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comCan 3-year degrees boost the teacher pipeline?
Arizona State University is offering a shorter teacher pathway this fall with a goal of removing financial barriers for students aspiring to enter the profession.
highereddive.comTrump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows
University groups are urging Congress to reverse the cuts, while seven states have challenged the administration’s wider effort to withhold funding approved by lawmakers. The post Trump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows appeared first on The PIE News.
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Wednesday, October 7
BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading
The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comTurnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work
Jo Johnson: “I still believe that student choice must be the main organising principle for higher education”
Ten years on from the white paper that set out the architecture for the current HE system in England, the universities minister who spearheaded it stands by its intent
wonkhe.comWhy universities keep forgetting their anti-racism commitments
Dami Folayan argues that anti-racism pledges fade because universities don’t build them into governance, systems, and budgets
wonkhe.comSupporting students to make their academic footprints
Zoe Torsney makes the case that supporting students to develop their academic voice starts with universities building a truly inclusive culture
wonkhe.comA Lawsuit Says Missouri Squeezed a Land-Grant HBCU
AAUP gets order over Jewish employee records at Penn ‘off the books’
Although the Trump administration backed off a subpoena, the faculty group won an appeal vacating a court order that instructed the university to comply.
highereddive.comIn California, Community Colleges Look to Shrink Primary Care Deserts
California Medicine Scholars Program aims to address an acute shortage of primary care doctors, especially in the rural areas across the state. The post In California, Community Colleges Look to Shrink Primary Care Deserts appeared first on Work Shift.
workshift.orgSurvey Reveals Data Governance Enforcement Gap for Agentic AI Tools
According to a new report, 99.7% of IT and security leaders surveyed by identity security company Delinea said their organization has a formal policy governing what data AI tools and agents are permitted to access. Yet only about 51% said AI access is checked against those policies in real time.
campustechnology.comUniversity of Hawaii Launches Unified Application System
As part of a broader effort to simplify the process of entering and moving through its system, the University of Hawaii consolidated several application pathways into a single new application for all 10 campuses.
govtech.comA College Moved Aggressively to Find New Revenue — and Help Students Transfer
Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee
The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comUniversity and Students' Union issue update on Turnitin
How new credentials are reshaping career pathways in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Watch and Open Campus event explored how short-term credentials are creating new career pathways — and what workforce leaders say Wisconsin should do more to expand access. The post How new credentials are reshaping career pathways in Wisconsin appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgCU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology
Faculty plan to use the new Artificial Intelligence Hub to host lectures about AI, teach students how to use the technology, and discuss best research and innovation practices. The post CU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgRussell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days
Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comSpotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington
The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comJoint Students’ Union and University position on Turnitin
DHS proposes $70K fee for initial OPT participation and $30K for extensions
Colleges would be on the hook for up to $100,000 in fees for each international student seeking to participate in Optional Practical Training.
highereddive.comDHS sued over guidance restricting training program for international students
The Association of American Universities and other groups argued the agency has unlawfully narrowed the Curricular Practical Training program.
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Tuesday, October 6
Careers support should help students decide, not just compete
Universities help students become employable. Lorenzo Mugnai asks if they help them decide what they actually want
wonkhe.comIf we want social mobility, fund the universities that deliver it
If the funding debate is about value, Sharanya Sivarajah argues that the universities that serve their places deserve more of the conversation
wonkhe.comEDUCAUSE ’26: Rethinking IT Infrastructure Amid Budget Uncertainty
IT leaders at the EDUCAUSE annual conference last week cited unpredictable budgets, vendor pricing and determining the value of artificial intelligence among the biggest pressures for campus IT teams.
govtech.comEducation Department wants grantees to ‘defend the spend’
All recipients of grant funding from the agency will be required to have written justification for drawing down pre-approved funding, a recent memo said.
highereddive.comCome for the Learning. Stay for the People.
There is a moment at every OLC Accelerate when you realize you are no longer standing in a room full of strangers. Maybe it happens over coffee when someone asks where you are from. Maybe you find yourself laughing with someone you met five minutes ago through an Engagement Hub game. Maybe you strike up […] The post…
onlinelearningconsortium.org‘Civics’ Is a Right-Wing Plot — and They’re Not Even Hiding It
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Opinion | The End of the ‘Comprehensive’ Research University?
Evaluating the Petrie Foundation’s Student Emergency Grant Fund at CUNY
There are growing concerns about the affordability of earning a college degree, yet most discussions focus on tuition and fees. While sticker prices, or published tuition and fees, have increased significantly over the past two decades, the amount students actually pay, known as net price, is lower today than it was…
sr.ithaka.orgA ‘Rising Star’ in Michigan State’s Chemistry Department Was Suddenly Banished. Why?
Open Metadata 101: Understanding the Landscape and Adopting an Institutional Policy
The post Open Metadata 101: Understanding the Landscape and Adopting an Institutional Policy appeared first on SPARC.
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