Podcast: Law professors discuss teaching students about artificial intelligence

December 10, 2024

MORE JUST — Artificial intelligence, or AI, is both one of today’s hottest technologies and a significant challenge for lawmakers and regulators. As AI-based applications continue to proliferate, where are guardrails needed, and where might a hands-off approach be smarter? And how can legal scholars impact the discourse while teaching the next generation of lawyers

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How student loan borrowers could be affected by the next presidential administration

December 10, 2024

CNN POLITICS — With much of President Joe Biden’s student loan agenda tied up in court, the incoming Trump administration could have a significant impact on millions of borrowers.

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A look at plans to dismantle the US Department of Education

December 10, 2024

THE SENTINEL RECORD — Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”

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A look at reactions to the appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of the US Department of Education

December 9, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.

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International students are advised to return to campus by January 20 in anticipation of potential immigration issues

December 9, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — At least three universities have encouraged their international students and employees to come back from the winter holiday break ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, due to concerns that he could use his first days in office to issue executive orders blocking them from returning.

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National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that college completion rates have risen

December 9, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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Several four-year universities have launched dual-enrollment courses for high school students 

December 9, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?

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A look at alcohol addiction in the legal profession

December 9, 2024

ABA JOURNAL — Chad Pinkerton was 12 years old when he had his first alcoholic drink. By the time that he was a senior in high school, he says, he was abusing alcohol. And by his late 20s, he was a full-blown alcoholic.

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Florida sees large increase in lawyer population growth

December 9, 2024

FLORIDA BAR NEWS — Florida has the fastest growing lawyer population, with the number of active, resident lawyers increasing 17% in the past decade.

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Are You Preparing a Dispute Resolution Course Next Semester? | Indisputably

December 9, 2024

Indisputably (by John Lande) — Professor Lande (University of Missouri Law) shares a model mediation course syllabus and teaching notes for law professors planning to teach dispute resolution. 

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