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Robot Overlords and Red Herrings
A few days ago, a single blog post tanked the stock market. I had to check it out. It’s about how […]
February 27, 2026
The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion)
When the University of Texas at Austin closed its Center for Teaching and Learning earlier this year, it joined a […]
February 27, 2026
The View from This Year’s Annual ACE Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Higher education can’t afford to back down and surrender its independence. That’s the message American Council on Education president […]
February 27, 2026
Student working lives: the case for student-focused regional employment charters
This blog was kindly authored by Professor Adrian Wright, Martin Lowe, Dr Mark Wilding and Mary Lawler from the University […]
February 27, 2026
Los Angeles Unified school board delays decision on Superintendent Carvalho after FBI raids
Top Takeaways Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s employment was the subject of an LAUSD closed session. The board recessed the closed session […]
February 27, 2026
Teamwork in Learning Is Passé: How Guided Independence Builds Deep Learning – Faculty Focus
I will never forget the expression of bewilderment and abject fear on my undergraduate researcher’s face when I said “Can you create a mathematical model of worms […]
February 27, 2026
Immigration policy and higher education staff
Labour’s manifesto attempted to win the argument on immigration policy without either alienating its base or ramping up xenophobic rhetoric. […]
February 27, 2026
Buzzy UCSD Math Readiness Report Failed to Mention Calculator Ban
The largest spike in precollege math enrollment occurred between fall 2023 and fall 2024—the same time the university changed its […]
February 27, 2026
Higher education postcard: advertising | Wonkhe
We’ve looked before at how the brand power of universities was once used to advertise other products and services. Today […]
February 27, 2026
Stop letting students avoid the microphone
Public speaking anxiety is rife among university students, with well-documented consequences for academic performance and future employability. Surveys consistently show […]
February 27, 2026
Preparing for disability regulation shouldn’t mean waiting for disability regulation
The Office for Students’ intention to develop a new “Statement of Expectations” on disability inclusion marks a significant moment for […]
February 27, 2026
Leading Approaches: Philosophies, Principles, Frameworks, Models, and Patterns.
Unlocking the secrets to transformative education with my latest deep dive into Leading Approaches: Philosophies, Principles, Frameworks, Models, and Patterns. […]
February 27, 2026
University of Iowa seeks to cut 7 degrees
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: […]
February 27, 2026
UNC board approves contested academic freedom definition
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The University […]
February 27, 2026
Inside InsightsEDU 2026: Highlights From the Conference Transforming Higher Education
The energy was unmistakable as higher education leaders from more than 100 universities gathered in Fort Lauderdale for InsightsEDU 2026. […]
February 27, 2026
UNC Board OKs Definition of What Academic Freedom Is—and Isn’t
The UNC system Board of Governors has now defined academic freedom in its policies. Ryan Herron/iStock/Getty Images The University of […]
February 26, 2026
Scholarship Spotlight: Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity Scholar Samantha Davenport
Since 2023, Scholarship America has administered the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity Scholarship, providing financial assistance to Habitat for Humanity […]
February 26, 2026
It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task
There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become […]
February 26, 2026
Six signs of student press censorship
When student journalism came under fire last year, those sparks caught the public’s attention. With the ousting of The Indiana Daily Student’s […]
February 26, 2026
Podcast: Student finance, graduate premium, mental health
This week on the podcast the government has struggled to defend its position on Plan 2 student loans in a […]
February 26, 2026