Over 10 European Startups Achieve Unicorn Status This Year
This is a good indication of the sectors that are hot among investors, from biotech and defense tech to AI, AI, and AI.
Accreditors Explore the Microcredential Frontier
As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.
Why Tuition Increases Should Be Off-Limits After Decision Day
Increasing tuition and fees after National Decision Day is unfair to incoming students, Andrew M. Ledbetter and Jessica L. Ledbetter write.
Allegations of Retaliation by Former NIH Officials for Whistleblowing
September 08, 2025 Two former National Institutes of Health leaders are alleging the agency illegally put them on leave in April for speaking up against research grant cancellations and antivaccine…
New Initiative for Ongoing Student Success at University
The University of South Carolina established an office dedicated to second-year students and beyond, helping them utilize resources and stay connected after the first year.
Education Department’s Rule-Making Agenda Focuses on Accreditation and Civil Rights
September 08, 2025 Changing the interpretation of race-based discrimination, increasing flexibility within the college accreditation system and reworking the process to yank federal financial aid…
Key Insights from Harvard’s Recent Legal Triumph
A judge ruled that the federal government illegally froze $2.2 billion in research funding for the university. But with an appeal looming, it’s unclear when the funds will be restored.
The Importance of Enjoyable Reading in Graduate Education
Reading for pleasure is an indispensable part of scholarly formation, Victoria McGovern writes.
Revitalizing the Ombudsman Office: A New Focus on Financial Literacy
September 08, 2025 The Department of Education said Friday that an office responsible for handling borrower complaints will now also to focus on providing students and families with information about…
Call for Enhanced Nutrition Education in Medical Schools
While experts agree that most physicians don’t receive adequate nutrition training, fixing that won’t be enough to achieve the government’s goal of reducing chronic disease, they say.