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University System of Georgia to ban DEI, commit to neutrality, teach Constitution

Nov. 23, 2024 - The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has recommended a number of new and revised policies for its institutions, such as a commitment to institutional

University System of Georgia to ban DEI, commit to neutrality, teach Constitution

Iowa Republicans form House higher education committee for ‘long overdue’ review

Nov. 25, 2024 - State Rep. Taylor Collins, who has staunchly opposed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, will chair the panel.

Iowa Republicans form House higher education committee for ‘long overdue’ review

Saint Augustine’s University cuts its workforce in half to shore up finances

Nov. 25, 2024 - The North Carolina institution is on probation with its accreditor as it tries to stabilize its operations.

Saint Augustine’s University cuts its workforce in half to shore up finances

A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universitie…

Nov. 22, 2024 - Regional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbott’s desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.

A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universitie…

Cal Maritime and Cal Poly set to merge

Nov. 22, 2024 - A new report from California State University leaders said the nautical college faces a "dire, binary choice": Partner with another university, or close.

Cal Maritime and Cal Poly set to merge

Conservative professors and students are suing California's community colleges, and winning

Nov. 21, 2024 - As the state’s community colleges adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies, conservatives sue, claiming they have gone too far.

Conservative professors and students are suing California's community colleges, and winning

UMass Amherst CDS | Data Core to Develop a Generative AI Playground for Amherst Community

Data Core is leading an exciting initiative to make generative AI accessible across the UMass Amherst campus.

UMass Amherst CDS | Data Core to Develop a Generative AI Playground for Amherst Community

BROWN | CS and CNTR PhD Student Rui-Jie Yew and Collaborators Receive a 2024 AAAI/ACM AIES Paper Award

Nov. 18, 2024 - Second year PhD student Rui-Jie Yew was recently recognized as runner-up for Best Student Paper at the Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society (AIES) Conference in San Jose at the end of October.

BROWN | CS and CNTR PhD Student Rui-Jie Yew and Collaborators Receive a 2024 AAAI/ACM AIES Paper Award

Announcing Four Faculty Special Projects Fund Awards

Oct. 24, 2024 - The Harvard Data Science Initiative has recently granted four new Faculty Special Projects Fund awards to Harvard University faculty.

Announcing Four Faculty Special Projects Fund Awards

UNC Chapel Hill | Data science seed fund spurs innovation, collaboration across campus, continents

Nov. 11, 2024 - This fall, researchers, philosophers, lawyers and students from 21 institutions around the world convened at UNC Chapel Hill for a conference to discuss how to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to address critical issues in society.

UNC Chapel Hill | Data science seed fund spurs innovation, collaboration across campus, continents

Does College Pay Off? A Comprehensive Return On Investment Analysis - FREOPP

May 8, 2024 - While prospective students often ask themselves if college is worth it, this report shows the more important question is when college is worth it.

Does College Pay Off? A Comprehensive Return On Investment Analysis - FREOPP

A National Talent Surge for Teaching in the AI Era

Nov. 20, 2024 - The new Administration should announce a national talent surge to identify, scale, and recruit into innovative teacher preparation models, expand teacher leadership opportunities, and boost the profession's prestige.

A National Talent Surge for Teaching in the AI Era

Admissions to Humanities and Social Science PhD Programs Suspended at Boston University

Nov. 19, 2024 - Boston University has not officially announced the change nor has it fully explained the implications on applicants and existing programs.

Admissions to Humanities and Social Science PhD Programs Suspended at Boston University

Utah college presidents should quickly start cutting ‘inefficient’ programs, state auditors say

Nov. 19, 2024 - A new audit calls on Utah colleges and universities to analyze which of their programs are "successful" in graduating students and landing them in high-paying jobs and cut those that don't show a return.

Utah college presidents should quickly start cutting ‘inefficient’ programs, state auditors say

Drexel University to cut 60 staffers

Nov. 21, 2024 - More than 150 additional employees have accepted buyout offers from the private Philadelphia institution.

Drexel University to cut 60 staffers

University of Oklahoma faces conservative backlash over class

Nov. 20, 2024 - A right-wing outlet said an undergraduate education course may violate the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban, catching the eye of the governor.

University of Oklahoma faces conservative backlash over class

Top Mass. college to offer free tuition for families making under 75K

Nov. 19, 2024 - Another Massachusetts college is offering free tuition for people with family incomes of under $75,000.

Top Mass. college to offer free tuition for families making under 75K

Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts

Nov. 20, 2024 - Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found enrollment patterns that exemplify broader trends in higher education.

Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts

It’s Here! Check Out the 2024 CRA Academic Member Book

The Computing Research Association (CRA) is thrilled to celebrate the release of the 2024 Academic Member Book!

It’s Here! Check Out the 2024 CRA Academic Member Book

Quebec universities concerned about losing their autonomy

Nov. 15, 2024 - Ottawa has tightened the belt on international student admissions in Canada. Now Quebec wants to implement further changes, but universities are worried the Legault government might go too far.

Quebec universities concerned about losing their autonomy

URochester | Using AI to advance child development and learning

Nov. 14, 2024 - The University of Rochester researcher is developing technology to help deaf and hard of hearing kids benefit from artificial intelligence.

URochester | Using AI to advance child development and learning

UW-Madison DSI | AI for Science Seminar: AI for the Working Mathematician

Nov. 12, 2025 - DSI is launching a new seminar series focused on AI for Science, which will highlight advances in science fueled by machine learning and AI as well as advances in AI inspired by scientific challenges. Our inaugural speaker is François Charton, a research engineer at Meta AI.

UW-Madison DSI | AI for Science Seminar: AI for the Working Mathematician

UMN DSI | Congratulations to Dr. Genevieve Melton-Meaux on Her Election to the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Genevieve Melton-Meaux, Professor in the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery and Co-Chair of the Data Science Initiative, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

UMN DSI | Congratulations to Dr. Genevieve Melton-Meaux on Her Election to the National Academy of Medicine

Despite public perception, and for the first time in decades, college acceptance rates are going up

Nov. 18, 2024 - Something dramatic is happening to the college application process, for the first time in decades: It’s becoming easier to get in.

Despite public perception, and for the first time in decades, college acceptance rates are going up

Most Schools Dream of Sending Students to Harvard. These 21 Expect To.

One in 11 Harvard students has come from just 21 US high schools since 2009.

Most Schools Dream of Sending Students to Harvard. These 21 Expect To.

Texas Governor Extends Tuition Freeze to 2027 for Public Colleges, Universities

Nov. 15, 2024 - The average cost for tuition and fees for in-state students is around $10,200 dollars, according to the online database College For All Texans.

Texas Governor Extends Tuition Freeze to 2027 for Public Colleges, Universities

US international enrollment reached record highs. Will the trend last?

Nov. 18, 2024 - Gains during the 2023-24 academic year reversed declines during the pandemic era. But the forthcoming Trump administration could bring changes.

US international enrollment reached record highs. Will the trend last?

Mississippi State to Teach Students to Build, Train AI Systems

A $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant will help train a cohort of 60 Mississippi State University students to develop artificial intelligence systems capable of analyzing digital images.

Mississippi State to Teach Students to Build, Train AI Systems

Georgia State to invest $107M in campus improvement campaign

Nov. 14, 2024 - The Atlanta university has described its campus as a "loosely connected network" of buildings. Nine new facilities projects are looking to change that.

Georgia State to invest $107M in campus improvement campaign

SUNY fall enrollment ticks up 2.3%, marking second straight year of gains

Nov. 15, 2024 - The growth follows recent funding increases and new initiatives aiming to lower barriers to enrollment for students.

SUNY fall enrollment ticks up 2.3%, marking second straight year of gains