As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.
Category: Colleges and Universities
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A.I. Agents Are Taking Entire Online Courses for Cheating Students
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Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
The New York Times – On the Runway:Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
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Tuskegee University Banned Bonnets and Durags. Students Mostly Wonder Why.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Students at Tuskegee University in Alabama objected to the school’s new dress code, saying it was unnecessary and misunderstood the campus culture.
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Cambridge Professor Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch
The New York Times – On the Runway:A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door. Running 30 marathons in 35 days. The Cambridge professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, says he’s been through it all. Not everyone believes him.
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Nursing Students and Others Get Higher Student Loan Limits
The New York Times – Business:A legal challenge to a law that takes effect this week has doubled the amount certain graduate students can borrow from the federal government to $50,000 per year.
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The Latest in College Pricing: Tuition at 10 Percent of Your Income
The New York Times – Business:Whitman College is trying to keep it simple: Tell us your adjusted gross income, and we won’t make you apply and get in just to receive a price quote.
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Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1
The New York Times – Business:Higher interest rates take effect on July 1 for the next school year. Borrowers are already dealing with rising college costs and inflation elsewhere.
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The Villain of This Year’s Commencement Speeches: A.I.
The New York Times – Business:College students have interrupted graduation ceremonies to voice their fears about artificial intelligence. They’re not the only ones who are worried.
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‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached
The New York Times – Business:Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
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As Visa Policies Tighten, International Students Find Tougher Job Market
The New York Times – Business:Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.