Higher education

Higher education

Trust me, I know the definition of insanity and, if that was the case, you've got to do what's best for the program,

As more employers identify uses for generative artificial intelligence in the workplace, colleges are embedding tech skills into the curriculum to best prepare students for their careers. But identifying how and when to deliver that content has been a challenge, particularly given the varying perspectives different disciplines have on generative AI and when its use should be allowed. A June report from Tyton Partners found that 42 percent of students use generative AI tools at least weekly,

Cuts to civilian employees this summer threatened Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at dozens of colleges and universities, as well as the academic prospects of students at those institutions. This summer, the Army announced the closure of 10 host programs and nine extension campuses in an effort to realign units and the workforce. The changes were slated to take place at the end of this academic year.

Virginia Tech has proposed adding an extra $229 million to its athletics budget over the next four years to help position the Hokies to compete with the top programs in the ACC, a crucial moment with the hire of a new football coach looming. The school's Board of Visitors will hold a virtual meeting Sept. 30 to consider the adjustment.

NORMAN, Okla. -- Auburn coach Hugh Freeze called Oklahoma "one of the better pass-rushing teams in the country" after the 11th-ranked Sooners swarmed former quarterback Jackson Arnold and rode a record-setting defensive line performance to a 24-17 win over the No. 22 Tigers on Saturday. Arnold, a former five-star recruit who started nine games at Oklahoma in 2024, was a central storyline in the Week 4 SEC opener. The Sooners commemorated his return by sacking Arnold 10 times, setting a school record in a statement performance that lifted Oklahoma to 4-0 and handed the Tigers their first loss of the season.

"For an increasing number of professionals, an MBA has become a way to navigate uncertainty, and programs are evolving to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world, including embedding AI literacy, a top skill in demand this year, into the curriculum," Lorenzetti tells Fortune.

"the class is much more about American history than the games themselves, but GTA provides the framework that structures our exploration of the past," Olsson said. "My hope is that after the class, students will never look at these games, or modern America, the same again."

Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring past last year's figures by 11% and giving further indication that California's efforts to get more students to apply for federal grants are paying off. This time last year about 307,000 high school seniors completed a financial aid application. This year, that number is around 340,000.

I was at a function recently where a former student and research assistant (twenty some years ago) was being recognized as a new board member for my university. I was thrilled for her and made my way over at the end of the evening to congratulate her. We caught up briefly and then she said something that stunned me. "When I worked in your office as a graduate student, I helped on the research for your articles and books about women expatriates."

"Today, we announced that we will commission a statue of Charlie Kirk to honor his legacy and incredible work after his tragic assassination last week. The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life," New College officials wrote Monday on X.

Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a civil lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine, expanding a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete three years ago. The lawsuit filed Wednesday evening in Wake County Superior Court alleges years of misconduct by Robert Murphy Jr., including improper touching of the genitals during massages and intrusive observation while collecting urine samples during drug testing.

Despite the rising costs of college, weakened public support for higher education and the onslaught of political challenges facing colleges and universities, provosts remain optimistic about what their institution offers students. Nearly all provosts-99 percent-report that their institution provides a quality undergraduate education. They are generally happy about their jobs, too: 91 percent say they are glad they pursued administrative work, and 86 percent say they enjoy being a chief academic officer.

Nearly three-quarters of college presidents are "extremely concerned" about the implications of the Trump administration and Congress's new federal policy priorities, according to a survey the American Council on Education published Monday. ACE surveyed 517 senior leaders-including college presidents, provosts and heads of trade associations-between July 28 and Aug. 8 about their most pressing concerns for the higher education sector.

"As a proud alum, I've seen UMass Amherst, including its College of Engineering, become a world-class institution over the past 20 years. While UMass has come a long way, I believe it has untapped potential and with the right level of investment and support, its best days are yet to come," Riccio, who also received his Master of Science from the college in 2024, wrote in the donation's announcement.

"This decision was driven by the increasing costs associated with operating as a nightclub after 10 PM, including the expense of hiring a DJ and the additional security now required," Clyde's President John McDonnell told Washingtonian in a written statement. "Unfortunately, offering this experience at no cost is no longer financially sustainable." McDonnell also said that Clyde's takes student feedback "seriously" and it will "pause the cover charge" to asses whether the Tombs should shift back to to being a "traditional restaurant" on weekend nights, but without the $5 cover.

To make ends meet, a majority of college students (67 percent) work for pay in some capacity, according to a fall 2024 survey by Trellis Strategies. Among working students, 43 percent were employed at least 40 hours per week, and 25 percent held more than one job. Employment can be beneficial for learners' future career success because it teaches them durable skills such as communication, time management and professionalism, and it can give them insight into their job interests or disinterests.

The platform allows students to complete assessments of their skills-including hard-to-measure soft skills, like communication, resilience and ability to collaborate-and present them in a "skills-based transcript" they can present to employers, according to Ken Eisner, managing director of global higher education to workforce at ETS. From there, the platform connects users with job and internship opportunities based on their skills and career interests, using artificial intelligence-powered and localized data about the job market.

Being dean was rewarding, he said. The wins were visible, the feedback loop was short and he was well supported.

The Trump administration's settlement proposal to UCLA - which includes a nearly $1.2-billion fine over allegations of antisemitism and civil rights violations - seeks to drastically overhaul campus practices on hiring, admissions, sports, scholarships, discrimination and gender identity, a Times review of the document shows. The 28-page letter - whose full contents have not been made public - also lays out in sweeping detail how it wants the university to enforce new policies that adhere to the president's conservative agenda.

School is expensive, student loan debt is often onerous and job security for those with degrees has diminished - even more so with the advent of AI. Plus, at the moment new graduates are seeing higher unemployment rates. There's also growing interest and appeal for young adults in the skilled trades - becoming plumbers, electricians, etc. - especially as AI appears to threaten white collar work.