Topic
studentlife
3 stories, newest first.
Media · United StatesStanford University AI photo alterations spark student outcry
Stanford University's Residential & Dining Enterprises used AI to alter a promotional photo, replacing a Latino student with an AI-generated Black woman and digitally slimming other students. The student stated the changes made him feel 'silenced and erased'.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 68- Politics · United States
University of Michigan to pilot program hiding first-semester grades
The University of Michigan is launching a pilot program in fall 2027 that will prevent first-semester letter grades for some first-year students from appearing on transcripts or affecting their GPAs. University officials say the aim is to help students acclimate and explore academics, while students have expressed mixed reactions.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Politics · United StatesThree-year college degrees gain popularity amid affordability concerns
Three-year college degree programs are increasing in the US, aiming to make higher education more affordable and accessible. While proponents highlight time and cost savings for students, critics express concerns about the quality of education and potential career limitations.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20