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August 5, 2026

A growing number of universities have prohibited AI detectors, arguing they are ‘unreliable’ indicators of cheating. But where does that leave faculty, who know all too well that cheating is rampant in the age of AI?

News

 
Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches

Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their colleges had met their fall 2026 enrollment goals, that number was lower for small colleges, which also discounted more and relied on campus visits to convert prospective students.

Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm

A Johns Hopkins University researcher was detained at an airport by immigration officials and later released. Cases like hers make travel fraught for foreign scholars.

Can Plagiarism Checkers Keep Up With ChatGPT?

Content sponsored and provided by Honorlock Inc.

Because AI detectors lag behind evolving tools like ChatGPT, traditional plagiarism checkers fall short. Honorlock’s hybrid proctoring secures assessments by blocking unauthorized AI, extensions, and secondary devices—without restricting approved course resources.

How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College

InsideTrack’s five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs helped stopped-out students return and stay on track toward degree completion.

Quick Takes

 

Views

 
America Is Burning Its Talent Pipeline at Both Ends

In the same month, Washington made it harder for Americans to afford advanced training and for international students to stay and finish theirs. You cannot win an AI race this way.

Career Advice

 
What If Preparing an Accessible Course Took Minutes Instead of Hours?

AI substantially lowers the time barriers to creating more accessible course supports. Here are six prompts to get started.

View the Latest Job Openings Now

Ready for something new? Don’t miss out on the newest listings posted today. Featuring job openings at the best colleges and universities in the US and beyond.

Columns

 
“She Shouldn’t Have Worn a Skirt”

Re-examining my irritation with Girls and women.

From Knowledge Building to Wisdom Building in Higher Education

In years gone by, we said that students went to college to gather knowledge. Now, college is appropriately expected to be much more about building wisdom.

Vanderbilt’s Board Declares War Against Academic Freedom

A new policy punishes faculty for speech the trustees deem strays from the core purpose of the university.

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