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UMich’s $12M Athletics Probe: Findings Secret as Costs Mount
Michigan has spent more than $12 million on Jenner & Block’s investigation into the Sherrone Moore ouster and athletic department culture, with two new invoices for about $200,000, but the university is refusing to release the findings citing attorney‑client privilege; a Detroit Free Press FOIA lawsuit seeks access, while outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Athletic have reported details.
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An immigrant mother moved to Massachusetts so her daughter with Rett syndrome could access advanced care, then built a WhatsApp-based support network that now helps more than 500 Brazilian families navigate the state’s special-education system with the help of nine volunteers who share resources.
Brown's AI-Cheating Scare Sparks Exam Policy Reconsideration
Brown University economist Roberto Serrano warned that AI-driven cheating has made cheating costs nearly zero; a take-home midterm produced unusually high scores, and when the final was moved to in-person, many top-scoring students saw their grades drop, prompting an academic integrity investigation and policy changes such as ending take-home components in future courses.
Brown Professor Alleges AI Cheating in Take-Home Midterm, Shifts Final to In-Person
Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano suspects a majority of students in his take-home midterm used AI to cheat, prompting him to make the final exam in-person; the midterm averaged about 96% while the final averaged 48.6%, leading to dozens dropping the course or failing. Brown’s handling of the case, including a Standing Committee on the Academic Code and a campus GenAI in teaching and learning initiative, has drawn criticism and highlighted broader questions about AI, detection, and policy in higher education.
Clemson names Georgia provost Ben Ayers as its next president
Clemson named Ben Ayers, Georgia's provost and former dean of the Terry College of Business, as its next president, the school's 16th, after Kevin Guskiewicz chose to remain at Michigan State. Ayers, who starts in early August, previously led UGA's largest academic unit—about 11,000 students, 400 faculty/staff, and a $95 million budget.
Brown University professor bans take-home exams after cheating outbreak
A Brown University economics professor, Roberto Serrano, banned take-home exams after a mass cheating incident in his class: about 40 of 86 students earned 100 on a take-home midterm (average around 96), prompting a review. The professor then shifted to an in-person final; of 59 who took the final, 19 failed, with many submitting blank papers. Serrano, who is blind, argues the episode underscores the need for genuine learning and hard work, and he will void the midterm if the final’s grade distribution differs from the midterm’s.
In-person final reveals AI cheating in Brown economics class, scores drop by half
Brown econ professor Roberto Serrano moved ECON 1170 to take-home midterms and an in-person final to test for AI-assisted cheating. The class swelled to 86; the midterm averaged 96 with 40 perfect scores, but the final’s in-person results among 27 takers averaged 48 (18 dropped, 9 did not attend). Notably, 22 of the 27 final-takers had scored 100 on the midterm. Serrano suspects widespread AI cheating and warns that if cheating becomes normalized, it could erode learning and society. Brown’s GenAI in Teaching and Learning report documents both usage and concerns.
Clemson taps UGA provost Benjamin Ayers as its next university president
Clemson University selected University of Georgia provost Benjamin Ayers as its 16th president after the initially chosen Kevin Guskiewicz reversed his decision to join Clemson; Ayers, who oversees UGA’s academic enterprise, will begin Aug. 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Clements and guiding Clemson through a presidential transition that followed a high-profile search and interim leadership.
Not Slow, Just Different: Real-World Smarts Outpace Classroom Tests
Many students labeled “slow” in school actually excel in real-world intelligences that schools don’t test—Gardner’s multiple intelligences, Sternberg’s practical intelligence, and emotional intelligence. A classic study of Brazilian street vendors shows they could do on-the-spot math but froze on worksheets, illustrating that intelligence is highly context-dependent. The piece argues for recognizing tacit know-how, seeking environments that match one’s strengths, and valuing hands-on and people-sense skills over narrow grades.
MSU President Reverses Clemson Move, Stays at Michigan State
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz scrapped his plan to resign and move to Clemson after weeks of reflection and conversations with the MSU community, saying he and his wife love the university and want to stay; he defended his earlier criticisms of some board members as part of bold leadership, while acknowledging governance tensions and signaling a renewed effort to work as one team to move MSU forward—there was no single deal behind the reversal.
Insiders weigh in on the surprising Guskiewicz decision
The article relays what campus insiders are saying about the shocking claim that Kevin Guskiewicz decided to remain as president at Michigan State, prompting questions about how and why this happened. The writer notes conversations with contacts to outline early explanations and promises more details as they become available.