Month: October 2026
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AI for Me, Academic Misconduct for Thee
By Staff Writer · October 31, 2026
Imagine a professor asking artificial intelligence to draft a syllabus, prepare lecture slides, generate discussion questions, and develop a grading rubric. Then imagine that professor opening the first class with a warning: students who use AI to complete their assignments…
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Title: Education Department publishes final accreditation overhaul
By Staff Writer · October 31, 2026
The Education Department published final accreditation regulations effective July 1, 2027, easing recognition of new accreditors and allowing colleges to change accreditors more readily. The rules also introduce expectations involving student outcomes, intellectual diversity, and legal compliance. Because recognized accreditors…
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Teachers union and borrowers sue over public service loan forgiveness delays
By Staff Writer · October 31, 2026
The American Federation of Teachers and borrowers filed a proposed class action against the Education Department, alleging delays in Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications and removal of previously credited payments. The dispute concerns a program relevant to eligible university employees…
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Departing Dartmouth provost challenges fairness of review into undisclosed AI use
By Staff Writer · October 31, 2026
Dartmouth’s departing provost, Santiago Schnell, disputed the fairness of the university’s AI review through his attorney in reporting updated Friday. Dartmouth announced his resignation Wednesday after a faculty committee found undisclosed AI use and failures of candor in his writing.…