To outwit ChatGPT, lecturers must embrace it Forcing undergraduates to use AI chatbots as a learning tool will help students and educators, argues Dan Sarofian-Butin By Dan Sarofian-Butin 21 February
Students resist returning to campus after Michigan State shooting University leadership attempts to restart in-person operations but students still in mourning say ‘we aren’t ready’ By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 20 February
Canada tackles ‘chronic’ visa issues for conference attendees Processing delays affecting guests from Global South put future of major academic events in country at risk By Paul Basken 20 February
Market declines shrink North American university endowments Eight per cent hit overall but smallest portfolios worst affected, while Harvard and Texas remain out in front By Paul Basken 17 February
Restoring trust in university learning is child’s play A utilitarian approach to undergraduate education is leading to disenchantment among students and society. It is time to put ‘play’ at the heart of learning, says Colm O’Shea By Colm O’Shea 16 February
Linda Mills named NYU’s first female president Domestic violence expert and film director becomes latest in line of women heading major US institutions By Paul Basken 15 February
US tests new school-university partnerships Colleges hope that disadvantaged students might do better if their school counselors are given a chance to come along with them By Paul Basken 15 February
NIH ban on hyperlinks in grant bids fails to click with scholars US’ leading basic research funder says links in grant applications compromise security and fairness, but scientists call the ban antiquated By Paul Basken 15 February
Undermining board independence in Florida sets a dangerous precedent Ron DeSantis’ appointment of political operators as trustees risks compromising universities’ pursuit of the truth, says Richard Joseph By Richard Joseph 15 February
Racism repair in US science tied to ‘gatekeepers’ Answering congressional call after George Floyd killing, National Academies’ expert panel sees value in pressuring those controlling resources By Paul Basken 14 February
Three killed in Michigan State shooting Five others left in critical condition in latest episode of US gun violence By Paul Basken 14 February
Freshers’ lack of sleep has ‘significant’ impact on grades Study quantifies how GPA suffers if students don’t get enough shut-eye, but finds only one in 20 gets the recommended amount By Patrick Jack 14 February
