Graduates diploma withheld over $6,824 insurance dispute
#StudentDebt #HigherEdDylan Merrell, a Georgia graduate, claims Long Island University withheld his diploma over a $6,824 insurance charge he says he waived. The school disputes this, stalling his job search despite confirming degrees to employers. read more
Graduate Denied Diploma Over $6,824 Insurance Dispute
#StudentDebt #HigherEdDylan Merrell's diploma and transcripts are withheld by Long Island University over a $6,824 medical insurance dispute, stalling his job search. He claims he waived coverage, but the school disagrees, leaving graduates financially trapped. read more
Australian University Replaces Psychology Classes with AI Chatbot
#AIEducation #HigherEdAustralian university Macquarie replaced in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot Virtual Peer, sparking academic concerns about damaging impacts. Students feel short-changed, while staff warn AI rollout masks workload crises. University says chatbot complements teaching, with in-person classes planned for 2027. read more
Vermont Startup College Drops Gyms, Meal Plans, Amenities
#HigherEd #CollegeInnovationGreenway Institute reinvents college with no gym, meal plan, or traditional lectures. Students do hands-on projects for two years, then paid work placements. Tuition stays under $25,000, addressing rising costs and closures shaking higher education. read more
University of Michigan Hides First-Year Grades in Pilot Program
#HigherEd #StudentMentalHealthUniversity of Michigan will hide letter grades for first-semester freshmen in a 2027 pilot, using pass/no credit to ease transitions, boost mental health, and encourage exploration, though critics call it coddling. read more
US Colleges Face 10% Drop in Foreign Students
#HigherEd #ImmigrationPolicyTrump administration immigration policies may cut US foreign student enrollment by 9.5%, displacing 111,000 students and $3.4 billion, risking 39,000 jobs and innovation leadership. read more
Howard University reinstates 200 students after mass unenrollment
#HigherEd #HowardUniversityHoward University reinstated 200 of 502 unenrolled freshmen after payment deadline confusion. Students cited unclear instructions and unreachable administration. Officials cite over-enrollment and earlier deadlines, while critics allege intentional purging. Other universities offered displaced students admission support. read more