This week in college admissions, FSU adds ED, students sue Brown University, UT Austin receives a major gift, European universities receive more applications from American students, and many students say AI will influence their career choices.
Starting this fall, Florida State University (FSU) will offer a binding Early Decision plan to domestic students applying for first-year admission. This follows a nearly 50% increase in first-year applications over the last five years.
Three students who survived last December’s shooting at Brown University are suing the school, claiming that Brown was negligent in its security measures. The students are accusing the university of failing to control building access and of disregarding concerns that a custodian raised about the shooter before the incident.
The University of Texas at Austin has received a $750 million gift from tech billionaire Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and his wife Susan. Dell attended the university but dropped out to found his company. The gift will be used to establish a new medical center, including a hospital and research facilities.
Top European universities such as Sciences Po and the London School of Economics have experienced spikes in applications from American students recently. Meanwhile, fewer European students are applying to study abroad at American universities, citing concerns about visas and freedom of expression.
In a recent survey, almost half of student respondents said AI would have an impact on which careers they planned to pursue. About 10 percent of students had already changed their majors because of it. Many students reported feeling uncertain or concerned about the impact of AI on their future job prospects.
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