High school juniors in Kentucky will soon switch from the ACT to the SAT for their state-funded entrance exam, a change that drew protests during bidding. Officials note students can still take either test, both widely accepted for college admissions and scholarships.
A new Binghamton University study finds that autistic college students experience significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression than their non-autistic peers. Researchers say the findings highlight critical mental health needs during the transition to college.
The Supreme Court's ruling ended affirmative action in college admissions. Education expert Richard Kahlenberg says replacing race-based preferences with class-based ones would better reward students who excel despite economic disadvantage while still promoting diversity.
About two-thirds of Kentucky community college students surveyed last year reported depression or anxiety, and 1 in 5 said they engaged in self-harm. In response, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is launching a mental health strategy for its 100,000 students.
California is partnering with Google, Microsoft, Adobe and IBM to provide free AI tools and training to colleges, aiming to prepare students for a changing job market. Supporters see a boost to "AI literacy," while critics warn the benefits remain unproven.
Higher education leadership requires more than content knowledge or operational expertise. It calls for emotional intelligence, political savvy, narrative power and a deep well of self-awareness.
The 32 defendants are violating antitrust law by agreeing not to compete with each other for early-decision students, the lawsuit said. The universities also mislead applicants by presenting early decision offers as legally binding, it said.
