North America

A serious issue seems to be developing, but universities’ failure to collect accurate figures will hold back solutions, says Jayson Weingarten   

The head of the University of Tennessee System visited 16 rural high schools over two weeks, trying to sell students on the value of a UT education—and fight the perception that a four-year degree isn’t right for rural students.

The focus on the individual benefits of university is, unsurprisingly, not playing well with those who do not go. Sector advocates need to work harder, in an ideologically hostile climate, to illustrate the benefits skilled workers confer on the whole of society, say Stephen Handel and Eileen Strempel

The Cornell allegations have reignited discussion about campus sexual assault, and advocates say a nationwide climate survey would help address the persistent issue.

Meanwhile, new allegations have surfaced. Jane Doe’s lawyer told the media that the university denied her a tuition refund when she wanted to drop out after reporting a sexual assault by seven students at a campus frat house.

Well-meaning interventions to help students avoid struggle, emotional pain or failure have gone too far, says Jennifer DeBurro

Some students and faculty are calling for the provost’s firing after he allegedly used generative AI to write professional articles. He’s admitted to using ChatGPT, but says it didn’t replace his own intellectual judgment or authorship.

The London university will roll out undergraduate and master’s degrees as soon as January 2027 as part of its global push

Researcher was held at airport on way to participate in academic workshop, and has not been seen for more than 100 days

Kudos to the Academy of Management for holding its conference in Europe, but it must further broaden its horizons and its leadership, says Sorin Krammer

International House Association president says sector is speaking too much to itself when advocating for overseas students