Universities Settled Over Allegedly Baseless Probes. They’re Not Expressing Regret. Ryan Quinn Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM Former Justice Department lawyers say investigations into Brown and Columbia over alleged antisemitism were politically motivated. But it’s unclear whether federal officials will investigate the whistleblowers’ letter. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
An Earn-While-You-Learn Path Into Teaching Joshua.Bay Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM A report from New America finds teacher degree apprenticeships could lower barriers to the profession for working adults and nontraditional students. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
University Suspends Academic Who Accused Jason Arday of Plagiarism sara.custer@in… Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM Nathan Cofnas says he will “probably be fired” as Ghent begins disciplinary proceedings. Byline(s) Seher Asaf for Times Higher Education
Some Students Can Now Venmo Their College Tuition Johanna Alonso Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM A massive portion of Gen Z uses money-transfer apps like Venmo every day, so allowing students to use them to pay their tuition was a natural step, the company said. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Friday Fragments Sara Brady Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM F-1 visas, indefensibly expensive in-person sections and a few more aphorisms. Byline(s) Matt Reed
New (School) Year’s Resolutions sara.custer@in… Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM At the start of every academic year, many of us resolve to work differently or finally take better care of ourselves. But resolutions are often built to fail, and a more compassionate approach can help us make real change that lasts. Byline(s) Jessi Gold
There’s Little Evidence Institutions Care About Writing johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM If writing matters, why don’t we put sufficient resources toward teaching it? Byline(s) John Warner
International Applications Dropped 10% This Year Olivia.sanchez Thu, 08/20/2026 - 06:17 PM Data from Common App shows increases from low-income student applicants, Black applicants and applicants from small towns. Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
Rethinking Calculus for Future Engineers Joshua.Bay Thu, 08/20/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of Michigan is redesigning foundational math to connect calculus to real-world engineering—and get students to apply it earlier. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
With New AI Requirements and Courses, Colleges Eye AI Fluency Emma Whitford Thu, 08/20/2026 - 03:00 AM Employers increasingly seek graduates who know how to use artificial intelligence. Through new courses and curricula, several institutions are ensuring that their students will fit the bill. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Cybersecurity Threat Delays Start of Classes at UT San Antonio kathryn.palmer… Thu, 08/20/2026 - 03:00 AM Although the university says no data was compromised, experts say the disruption still has consequences. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
College Leaders Get a Boost From Corporate Board Service Josh Moody Thu, 08/20/2026 - 03:00 AM Multiple college presidents are paid handsomely to sit on corporate boards in addition to the demands of their job. Is the practice beneficial to institutions or a personal windfall? Byline(s) Josh Moody
