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Colleges Turn to Oral Exams to Combat AI-Powered Cheating

Educators worry students are losing critical thinking skills as AI tools become more sophisticated

Colleges Turn to Oral Exams to Combat AI Cheating

Professors say students are losing critical thinking skills as AI chatbots do their work for them

Cater+Event 2026 Delivers Trends, Innovation, and Inspiration

Annual catering and event industry conference showcases cutting-edge culinary, design, and technology advancements

CSU Long Beach Seeks Chemical Engineering Faculty

Department aims to recruit diverse pool of candidates with inclusive teaching experience

Claremont Graduate University's Drucker School of Management Offers Flexible MBA Programs

Choose from online, in-person, or hybrid MBA options at the Drucker School, rooted in Peter Drucker's philosophy of responsible management.

UC Berkeley to Pay $1M, Adopt IHRA Definition After Antisemitism Lawsuit

The university will also clarify policies on banning Zionists as a pretext for excluding Jews.

UC Berkeley to pay $1M, overhaul policies after antisemitism lawsuit settlement

The university will make changes to its policies on antisemitism after settling a lawsuit with the Brandeis Center.

17 San Fernando Valley Schools Earn California Education Awards

Schools recognized for academic excellence and innovative student support programs

New Memoir 'The Burn List' Recounts Abuse Survivor's Story in Higher Ed

Julie Cruse's debut book examines the personal and professional consequences she faced after reporting misconduct

Pomona Student Wins Prestigious Churchill Scholarship

Sebastian Kinzie '26 is the ninth Pomona student to receive the award for study at Cambridge University.

Cal State Weighs Options for After-Hours Mental Health Care

University system considers expanding virtual crisis support to address student needs outside regular business hours

Beverly Hills Attorney Nikoo Berenji Blends Law, Mentorship and Community Advocacy

Berenji's dual roles as a practicing lawyer and educator highlight the evolving legal landscape.

Anthony Martire Leads Bilingual Education at New York's Scuola d'Italia

The interim Head of School champions Italian heritage and global competency for students.

CSM Celebrates Opening of Sustainability Discovery Hub

New interactive space funded by Peninsula Clean Energy aims to teach students and community about clean energy alternatives.

California Bar Exam Vendor Sued Over 2025 Software Failure

Meazure Learning accused of knowing its software couldn't handle the test but hiding issues from the state bar.

Talisman Magazine Celebrates 50+ Years of Student Creativity

Skyline College's student-run arts and literary publication continues to showcase unique student work.

Yale Students Heavily Rely on AI Tools for Schoolwork

Fizz polls reveal widespread use of ChatGPT and other AI assistants by Yale undergrads

Proposed Initiative Would Increase Ethnic Studies Requirements for CSU Graduation

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber announces new initiative to expand ethnic studies courses.

408 California Schools Recognized for Student Success

State Superintendent honors middle and high schools for exemplary academic achievement and equity.

Rutgers Student Awarded David Malcolm Scholarship for Dementia Care

Luis J. Cordero plans to transform geriatric and dementia care, especially in nursing homes.

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