An NYU professor introduced AI-powered oral exams after students struggled to explain polished, AI-assisted assignments. The move reflects how colleges are rethinking assessment in the generative AI era.
Between uncertainty over SNAP payments amid the government shutdown and the rising cost of living, many students are turning to campus food pantries to help meet basic needs.
Clemson University President Jim Clements came under scrutiny for serving on a corporate board linked to a controversial development near campus. The case highlights how such roles can expose colleges to conflict-of-interest concerns.
Some universities, including Brandeis University, are responding by reshaping humanities programs to emphasize real-world skills, career advising and hands-on work experience.