Quarter of US states ‘likely to skip’ Biden free college plan Black students expected to be disproportionately hurt by local refusals to accept federal aid, analyses conclude By Paul Basken 4 October
Yale historian quits diplomacy post over donor influence Beverley Gage leaves Brady-Johnson programme after president insists $250 million funder can pick its advisory board members By Paul Basken 1 October
Hands-on teaching gains evidence but struggles with adoption Research keeps affirming benefits of ‘active learning’ styles but faculty resistance persists, experts find By Paul Basken 1 October
Donor favours muddled ‘Varsity Blues’ probe, prosecutor admits Standard university solicitations raised some concern in arresting parents over admissions bribes By Paul Basken 29 September
Cancel culture: ‘fish out of water’ academics feel it most While right-leaning scholars are most likely to feel silenced in the West, in the developing world, left-wingers are more likely to self-censor By Anna McKie 29 September
Cross-gender friendships ‘critical to helping women in sciences’ Female researchers who socialise less with male colleagues less likely to feel supported in the workplace By Paul Basken 27 September
Texas universities brace for backlash against anti-abortion law Legislative ban leaves medical schools vowing to protect women’s health, and faculty and students likely to flee By Paul Basken 27 September
Stanford students sour on big-tech careers amid ethics concerns University synonymous with Silicon Valley careers now sees long battle with companies over corporate culture By Paul Basken 24 September
Rural US college leader fired by partisan board activists Conservative campaign for control of North Idaho College ends with ousting of Rick MacLennan and anger over masks By Paul Basken 23 September
Northwestern University gets record $480 million donation Ryan family gift caps seven-year $6 billion (?4.4 billion) funding campaign, designated for research and football stadium By Paul Basken 23 September
WSJ/THE US College Rankings 2022: Johns Hopkins joins top 10 Harvard leads student-focused ranking for fifth consecutive year By Ellie Bothwell 21 September
Mobile students ‘more likely to apply to university mandating vaccine’ THE survey finds strong support for Covid-19 vaccine passports among international students, who are keen to study in-person By Ellie Bothwell 21 September