Columbia Student’s AI Tool for Cheating Raises $5.3 Million Amid Controversy
On Sunday, 21-year-old Chungin “Roy” Lee announced he’s raised $5.3 million in seed funding from Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures for his startup,
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Rivian Welcomes AI Innovator to Its Board, Signaling a Strong Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The
The Accessibility of Generative AI Tools in Higher Education: A Growing Divide
Half of chief technology officers say their institution doesn’t grant students access to generative AI tools. How does your college compare?
University Steps Up to Support Research Amid Federal Funding Challenges
April 21, 2025 Northwestern University is stepping in to fund ongoing research projects after the private institution received stop-work orders on nearly 100 federal grants, CBS News Chicago reported.…
Impact of Policy Changes on Undocumented Students in California and Oregon
Undocumented students in the two states can’t participate in federal programs that support underserved students anymore, depriving them of valuable services.
Essential Insights on International Student Visa Revocations
More than 1,500 students from nearly 250 colleges have had their visas revoked, but who they are—and why they’ve been targeted—is still largely unknown.
Tragic Passing of College President at 54
April 21, 2025 Simpson College president Jay Byers, 54, was found dead in his campus residence Thursday after missing a scheduled Zoom meeting that morning, The Des Moines Register reported. Byers, a…
Impact of Funding Cuts on Medical Research and Education
The federal government says it has cut or frozen billions of dollars’ worth of grants and contracts to high-profile universities, ending potentially lifesaving studies and critically needed training,…
Education Department Requests Information from Prestigious University
April 21, 2025 The Education Department accused Harvard University of not fully complying with a federal law that requires colleges to disclose all foreign gifts and contracts totaling $250,000 or…
Miscommunication Leads to Controversy: Harvard’s Response to Federal Demands
April 21, 2025 The Trump administration’s demands to Harvard that sparked the university’s resounding rejection last week were sent by mistake, The New York Times reported. The