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UConn Launches New Resource Hub to Support International Community

STORRS, CT — June 11, 2025 The University of Connecticut unveiled a dedicated webpage—Support for UConn’s International Community—designed to centralize vital information, guidance, and resources for its international students, scholars, and employees. This platform aims to clarify evolving federal immigration updates, interpret campus policies, and keep its global community informed....

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Harvard Resists Overseas Campus as Response to Trump’s Foreign‑Student Ban

CAMBRIDGE, MA — June 11, 2025 Harvard University has chosen not to establish an overseas campus as a workaround to the Trump administration’s executive order barring most new international students from entering the U.S. to attend the institution—a measure rooted in national‑security concerns and part of a broader federal campaign targeting elite universities....

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University of Michigan ends covert student surveillance following Guardian exposé

ANN ARBOR, MI — June 10, 2025 The University of Michigan has officially terminated contracts with plain‑clothes private security firms after a Guardian investigation revealed that undercover operatives were surveilling pro‑Palestinian student activists both on and off campus. The university paid at least $800,000 to Detroit’s City Shield (part of Ameri‑Shield), and spent over $3 million on related security and consulting over a 15‑month period ...

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CAMBRIDGE, MA — June 10, 2025 A coalition of alumni from Harvard, Princeton, and Yale has mobilized to support Harvard University’s legal challenge against the federal government’s attempt to block over $2 billion in federal research funding. The effort comes as Harvard contends that this freeze is unlawful and threatens academic freedom and national research leadership....

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State Department Reinstates Harvard Student Visas Amid Court Win

WASHINGTON, DC — June 09, 2025 The U.S. State Department has ordered embassies and consulates worldwide to resume processing student and exchange visitor visas for those attending Harvard University. The directive—sent June 6 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—responds to a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, which blocked a presidential proclamation limiting visas for Harvard-bound foreign students ...

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Yale University Plans $2.5 Billion Private Equity Sale Amid Financial Pressures

NEW HAVEN, CT — June 6, 2025 Yale University is finalizing a landmark sale of up to $2.5 billion in private equity and venture capital holdings from its $41 billion endowment, marking the institution’s first major divestment of this kind. The transaction, internally dubbed “Project Gatsby,” is expected to close at a discount of less than 10% and will allow buyers to selectively acquire specific fund interests through a mosaic structure...

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Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on Harvard’s International Students, Citing Constitutional Concerns

BOSTON, MA — June 5, 2025 A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that barred international students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued the injunction in response to Harvard's lawsuit, which argued that the ban would cause "immediate and irreparable harm" to the institution and its students....

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UF Trustees Decry State Board’s Rejection of Santa Ono as President

TALLAHASSEE, FL — June 6, 2025 The University of Florida's Board of Trustees has expressed profound disappointment following the Florida Board of Governors' decision to reject Dr. Santa Ono's appointment as UF's 14th president. Despite a unanimous endorsement from the trustees, the state board voted 10-6 against Ono, citing concerns over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and his handling of pro-Palestinian protests during his tenure at the University of Michigan. ...

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Trump Administration Proposes Massive Cuts to Tribal Colleges

WASHINGTON, DC — June 5, 2025 The Trump administration has proposed a dramatic cut in federal funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), threatening the survival of institutions that serve over 20,000 Native American students across the United States. The proposal, detailed in the administration’s 2025 budget, includes an 86% reduction in funding for these 37 tribal colleges, which are already underfunded by an estimated $250 million annually....

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Trump Signs Proclamation Suspending Foreign Student Visas at Harvard, Citing National Security Risks

WASHINGTON, DC — June 5, 2025 President Donald Trump signed a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University. The order halts new F, M, and J visas for Harvard-bound students and directs the Secretary of State to consider revoking existing visas for current students who meet specified criteria. ...

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Columbia University Faces Accreditation Threat Amid Federal Scrutiny

NEW YORK — June 5, 2025 the Trump administration escalated its confrontation with Columbia University by notifying its accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, of alleged violations of federal anti-discrimination laws. This move could jeopardize Columbia's accreditation status, which is essential for maintaining eligibility for federal student loans and grants. [...

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WASHINGTON, DC — June 4, 2025 A recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals nuanced insights into college dropout patterns, offering both encouraging and concerning findings....

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Florida Board Rejects Santa Ono as University of Florida President Amid DEI Controversy

TALLAHASSEE, FL — June 4, 2025 In a 10–6 vote, the Florida Board of Governors has overturned the University of Florida's (UF) decision to appoint Santa Ono as its 14th president, citing concerns over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and his handling of campus protests....

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California Bar Exam Scoring Changes Shift Hundreds from Fail to Pass

In a significant development, the State Bar of California has announced that over 200 examinees from the February 2025 bar exam will now be reclassified from failing to passing status due to newly approved scoring adjustments. This change raises the overall pass rate from 56% to 63%, notably higher than the state's historical average of 35% ....

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Kent State University to Close LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Women's Centers in Response to State Law

KENT, OH — June 2, 2025 Kent State University has announced the closure of its LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Women's Centers to comply with Ohio's Senate Bill 83, which restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public universities. The law, signed by Governor Mike DeWine in March 2025, mandates the elimination of DEI programs and related offices by September....

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International Universities Court Harvard Students Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions

June 2, 2025 - In the wake of the Trump administration's decision to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students and halt new student visa appointments, several global universities are actively recruiting affected students by offering streamlined admissions and unique incentives....

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Harvard Fights Federal Funding Cutbacks Amid Political Clash

CAMBRDIGE, MA — June 2, 2025 Harvard University is pushing back against efforts by the Trump administration to cut off its federal funding, arguing that such a move would be wasteful, unlawful, and politically motivated. The administration has frozen over $2.3 billion in grants and research funds, citing alleged civil rights violations, particularly claims of antisemitism on campus tied to recent pro-Palestinian protests....

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Trump Administration Proposes $1,685 Cut to Maximum Pell Grant Amid Budget Shortfall

WASHINGTON, DC — June 2, 2025 The Trump administration has proposed reducing the maximum Pell Grant award by $1,685 for the 2026–27 academic year to address a projected $2.7 billion shortfall in the program. This cut would lower the maximum grant from $7,395 to $5,710, reversing over a decade of incremental increases aimed at supporting low-income students' access to higher education. ...

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Trump Administration Orders Enhanced Vetting for All Harvard-Linked Visa Applicants

CAMBRDIGE, MA — June 1, 2025 The U.S. State Department, under President Trump's directive, has mandated intensified vetting procedures for all foreign nationals seeking visas to visit Harvard University. This directive encompasses not only prospective and current students but also faculty, researchers, contractors, guest speakers, and tourists. ...

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Harvard Graduate's Commencement Speech Calls for Unity Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions

CAMBRDIGE, MA — May 30, 2025 At Harvard University's 2025 commencement, Chinese graduate Yurong "Luanna" Jiang delivered a poignant speech emphasizing shared humanity amid escalating U.S.-China tensions and domestic political pressures. Earning a master's in public administration in international development, Jiang urged for moral imagination and unity over division, resonating with many during a time of heightened scrutiny on international students....

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MIT Student Barred from Graduation After Pro-Palestinian Speech Sparks Controversy

CAMBRDIGE, MA — June 1, 2025 Megha Vemuri, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Class of 2025, was prohibited from attending her graduation ceremony after delivering a pro-Palestinian speech during a campus event. Vemuri had been scheduled to speak at commencement but was barred following what the university described as violations of protest-related policies....

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UK Universities Face Third Consecutive Year of Income Decline

UNITED KINGDOM — May 31, 2025 Universities in England are grappling with a worsening financial crisis as income falls for the third consecutive year. A report from the Office for Students (OfS) highlights that nearly half of institutions are expected to be in deficit next year, with many cutting costs by reducing staff, academic programs, and infrastructure spending....

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U.S. Suspends New Student Visas Amid Expanded Antisemitism Screening Push

WASHINGTON, DC — May 30, 2025 In a major policy shift, the U.S. State Department has temporarily halted all new visa appointments for international students and exchange visitors as it prepares to roll out enhanced social media screening procedures. The move, announced in a May 2025 cable to consular offices worldwide, affects F, M, and J visa categories and comes amid the Trump administration’s broader campaign to counter perceived antisemitism and foreign influence on American college campuses....

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Bar International Students at Harvard

CAMBRIDGE, MA — May 30, 2025 A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, offering temporary relief amid escalating tensions between the university and the federal government. The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, halts the administration's efforts to strip Harvard of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, which is essential for admitting international students. ...

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Japanese Universities Extend Support to International Students Amid U.S. Policy Shifts

TOKYO — In response to recent U.S. policy changes affecting international students, Japanese universities are proactively offering support to those impacted. Notably, Osaka University has introduced initiatives such as tuition waivers, research grants, and travel assistance for students and researchers seeking to transfer from U.S. institutions. Similarly, Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo are considering comparable measures to accommodate displaced students....

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MIT Disbands Central DEI Office Amid Federal Scrutiny

CAMBRIDGE, MA — May 29, 2025 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced the closure of its central diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office, the Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO), as part of a strategic shift towards localized community-building efforts. ...

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U.S. Targets Chinese Students in Latest Security Crackdown

WASHINGTON, DC — May 28, 2025 The U.S. State Department announced this week a sweeping effort to revoke hundreds of visas for Chinese nationals studying in American universities, particularly in sensitive technology and research fields. The move, officials say, is part of a broader campaign to curb espionage and intellectual property theft linked to Beijing’s state-backed initiatives....

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Judge Orders Release of Russian Harvard Scientist, Smuggling Case Continues

BURLINGTON, VT — May 28, 2025 A federal judge on Wednesday, May 28, citing due-process concerns, ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release Kseniia Petrova, 31, a Russian post-doctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School detained since mid-February for undeclared frog-embryo samples discovered at Boston Logan Airport. Chief Judge Christina Reiss said there was “no factual or legal basis” for the detention and ruled that Petrova posed no security threat or flight risk. She remains in U.S. Marshals Service custody pending transfer to Massachusetts for a bail hearing....

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UAB Cancels Herschell Lee Hamilton Scholarship After Backlash Over Honoree’s Views

BIRMINGHAM, AL — May 28, 2025 The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has canceled the Herschell Lee Hamilton Endowed Scholarship following public backlash over past controversial remarks made by its namesake, Dr. Herschell Hamilton. The scholarship, established to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in health and medicine, was quietly removed from UAB’s scholarship listings earlier this week....

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New AI Model Forecasts Academic Paper Citations with High Accuracy

WASHINGTON, DC — May 27, 2025 A new study titled "ForeCite: Adapting Pre-Trained Language Models to Predict Future Citation Rates of Academic Papers" presents a breakthrough in using artificial intelligence to forecast the academic impact of scientific work. Developed by Gavin Hull and Alex Bihlo, the model adapts pre-trained language models to predict how often a scientific paper will be cited—offering an automated tool for gauging research significance....

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Meta Unveils AI Model and Chemistry Dataset to Accelerate Scientific Discovery

MENLON PARK, CA — May 27, 2025 Meta announced the release of "Open Molecules 2025," a comprehensive chemistry dataset, alongside a new AI model named UMA (Universal Frontier Model for Atoms). This initiative aims to expedite scientific research in fields such as drug development and materials science....

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Trump Escalates Battle with Harvard, Threatens $3 Billion Funding Reallocation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 27, 2025 In a bold escalation of his administration's clash with elite academic institutions, President Donald Trump has accused Harvard University of "judge shopping" and threatened to redirect $3 billion in federal research grants from Harvard to trade schools across the country. The remarks, made on his Truth Social account, are part of a broader campaign by the administration against what it labels as “woke” ideology and “institutional antisemitism” in higher education....

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Trump Administration Cuts Off NSF Funding, Sparks Outcry from Scientific Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 27, 2025 In an unprecedented escalation of federal interference in research, the Trump administration has ordered the National Science Foundation (NSF) to immediately suspend all new and ongoing research funding, while capping indirect cost reimbursements at 15%. This sweeping freeze—effective May 2, 2025—has paralyzed the U.S. research engine and prompted alarm across the scientific community....

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U.S. Targets Chinese Students in Latest Security Crackdown

CAMBRIDGE, MA — May 27, 2025 Harvard University has officially revoked the tenure of Francesca Gino, a prominent behavioral scientist at Harvard Business School, marking a historic and controversial first in the university’s modern history. The decision follows nearly a year of internal investigation into allegations of data falsification across multiple published studies....

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NSF Grant Cuts Under Trump Spark Backlash from Scientific Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 25, 2025 The Trump administration has enacted sweeping cuts to research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), abruptly canceling more than 380 grants totaling an estimated $233 million. The cuts have stunned the U.S. scientific community, particularly because many of the affected projects center on diversity, equity, climate change, and public health—topics increasingly targeted by conservative policymakers....

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Europe Launches Major Initiative to Lure Scientists Amid U.S. Research Funding Cuts

PARIS — May 24, 2025 In a bold move to position itself as the new global leader in scientific innovation, the European Union has announced a sweeping initiative to attract top-tier researchers from around the world—particularly from the United States, where recent federal policy shifts have caused widespread disruption in the research ecosystem....

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NYU Pulls Diploma After Commencement Speech

NEW YORK, NY., May 16, 2025 - New York University has withheld the diploma of graduating student Logan Rozos, the chosen student speaker for the Gallatin School ceremony, after he used his three-minute address to condemn what he called Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza and U.S. complicity....

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MIT retracts high-profile paper claiming AI supercharges discovery

CAMBRIDGE, MA., May 16 — MIT has asked arXiv and the Quarterly Journal of Economics to withdraw “Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation,” a 2024 preprint that claimed an AI assistant in a materials-science lab dramatically boosted the pace of new-compound discoveries and related patent filings....

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France Sets Ambitious Goal to Attract 30,000 Indian Students by 2030

MUMBAI, INDIA., May 16, 2025 - In a major push to deepen educational and cultural ties, France has announced plans to nearly triple the number of Indian students in its higher education system—setting a target of 30,000 by the year 2030. The initiative was unveiled as part of a broader Indo-French strategic partnership, highlighting education as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation....

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House Republicans Push to Raise College Endowment Tax to 21%

WASHINGTON, DC., May 15, 2025 - A House Republican tax package advanced this week includes a controversial provision to dramatically increase the tax on wealthy private college endowments. Under the proposed measure, institutions with endowment assets exceeding $2 million per student would face a 21% excise tax—up from the current 1.4%. The bill, which passed the House Ways and Means Committee along party lines, would create a four-tier tax structure and adjust how student populations are counted....

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Harvard University Faces Intensified Scrutiny Amid Federal Funding Cuts and Lawsuit

CAMBRIDGE, MA., May 15, 2025 Harvard University is confronting escalating challenges following the Trump administration's decision to cancel an additional $450 million in federal funding. This move comes amid allegations of "pervasive race discrimination and anti-Semitic harassment" on campus, as cited by a federal task force. In response, Harvard has updated its lawsuit against the administration, asserting that the funding cuts are retaliatory and unlawful. ...

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Penn Scientists Use Custom CRISPR “base-editing” saves an infant with CPS1 deficiency

PENNSYLVANIA, PA., May 15, 2025 - US physicians at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania have used a bespoke CRISPR-based treatment to correct the DNA of an infant with carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency, a lethal disorder that prevents the liver from detoxifying ammonia. Nicknamed KJ, the boy was diagnosed soon after birth and spent his first months in hospital on a strict low-protein diet. Within six months the team designed, manufactured and safety-tested a personalised adenine base-editing therapy packaged in fatty nanoparticles that home to liver cells. KJ received one infusion in February 2025 and two follow-up doses in March and April; doctors report he is “thriving”, tolerating more dietary protein and requiring fewer ammonia-removal drugs, though he will need lifelong monitoring. The case, detailed in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy meeting, marks the first time DNA has been rewritten inside a living infant, and researchers say it foreshadows a new era of rapid, one-patient-at-a-time treatments for rare genetic diseases. Experts cautioned that durability, safety and cost must still be proven, but hailed the work as a milestone showing gene-editing promises are “coming to fruition” for patients in years ahead....

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University of Warwick retreats after draft policy sought to bar trans people from most single-sex toilets

COVENTRY, ENG., May 14, 2025 - The University of Warwick quietly replaced its “Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct” with a version stating that transgender staff and students could only use toilets and changing rooms either (1) matching their sex assigned at birth or (2) designated gender-neutral. Access to facilities aligned with their lived gender would be forbidden. The draft echoed new, non-binding Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance issued after last month’s UK Supreme Court ruling that “woman” in the Equality Act means biological sex....

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Russian researcher at Harvard says she was 'shocked completely' at being detained by ICE

CAMBRIDGE, MA., May 15, 2025 - Kseniia Petrova, a Russian researcher at Harvard, was detained by ICE in February 2025 after allegedly failing to declare frog embryo samples upon reentering the U.S. from Japan. Facing smuggling charges, Petrova claims the incident was a misunderstanding and that the embryos were non-hazardous. Her detention in a Louisiana jail has drawn criticism from scientists and civil rights advocates, who argue the case is politically motivated and could deter international researchers. Petrova fled Russia in 2023 after protesting the Ukraine war and fears persecution if deported. Her legal team is seeking her release and dismissal of the criminal charges....

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Federal Scrutiny Expands to Smaller Colleges in Wake of Ivy League Investigations

WASHINGTON, DC., May 14, 2025 - In a significant shift, U.S. federal investigations into alleged anti-Semitism and campus unrest are broadening beyond elite universities to smaller, less-resourced institutions. Following high-profile probes at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania that resulted in leadership changes, colleges such as Haverford, DePaul University, and Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo have now been summoned for federal oversight hearings....

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" Europe Courts U.S. Scientists Amid Political Uncertainty"

WASHINGTON, DC., May 16, 2025 - In a bold transatlantic move, France and the European Union have launched a new initiative—"Choose Europe for Science"—aimed at attracting U.S.-based scientists disillusioned by recent political developments under the Trump administration....

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Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over NIH Funding Cuts

WASHINGTON, DC., May 13, 2025 - A sweeping cut to National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding by the Trump administration has triggered legal challenges and nationwide outrage from public health experts and lawmakers. The new policy, introduced earlier this year, caps indirect cost reimbursements for NIH grants at 15%, a dramatic drop from previously negotiated rates often exceeding 60%. These reimbursements typically fund vital infrastructure like lab maintenance, utilities, and administrative support....

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Stanford affiliates begin indefinite hunger strike for Palestine

STANFORD, CA,. May 12, 2025 - More than ten Stanford students and faculty launched an open-ended hunger strike in White Plaza on Monday, May 12, demanding the University sever ties with Israel and defense contractors. The action began with a solidarity rally that drew 50–100 supporters and is being coordinated by Stanford Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)....

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Adjuncts strike at University of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA., May 7, 2025 - About 180 non-tenure-track lecturers in the University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences walked out May 7-8 after talks for a first union contract stalled. Represented by SEIU Local 721, they say administrators cut dozens of fall 2025 courses—leaving roughly one-quarter of adjuncts without work—without bargaining over the impact on workload, income or job security, and have filed an unfair-labor-practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board accusing USD of violating federal bargaining law. ...

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House Targets Confucius Institutes in Campus Funding Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2025 — The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote this week on legislation that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from awarding funds to American universities that host Confucius Institutes or maintain ties with Chinese entities deemed a security concern....

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University of California workers strike over hiring freeze

SACREMENTO, CA., May 1, 2025 Hundreds of University of California health-care, research and technical employees, represented by University Professional & Technical Employees (UPTE), walked off the job and marched through downtown Sacramento on May 1, protesting UC’s system-wide hiring freeze announced March 19. Union leaders say the university committed an unfair-labor practice by imposing the freeze without bargaining and that chronic understaffing is “putting patients and research at risk.” Optometrist Heidi Miller told rally-goers that when a colleague calls in sick, patients are pushed to August appointments....

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"Big Ten Universities Unite in Defense Pact to Preserve Campus Autonomy"

CHICAGO, IL., April 24, 2025, public institutions within the Big Ten Conference announced a unified pact to coordinate legal and policy responses to federal directives perceived as encroachments on academic freedom. Backed by eight of the fourteen universities—including Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Wisconsin—the agreement establishes a joint framework for sharing counsel, pooling legal fees, and aligning advocacy efforts. Participating schools will offer mutual assistance if any member faces funding cuts, regulatory action, or curriculum mandates tied to recent Trump administration edicts on diversity programs, campus speech, or research governance. The initiative also creates a steering committee charged with drafting best-practice guidelines, coordinating federal lobbying, and maintaining an open channel for rapid response....

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Trump Order Upends College Accreditation, Puts DEI Mandates on Notice

WASHINGTON, DC., April 23, 2025 — Declaring that America's "gatekeepers of $100 billion in federal student aid" have drifted from their mission, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to overhaul the college-accreditation system. The order authorizes denial, monitoring, suspension, or termination of accreditors that certify low-quality programs or impose "unlawful" DEI mandates; it also enlists the Attorney General to investigate law- and medical-school accreditors whose race-based standards the White House says violate civil-rights law. Citing a 64 percent six-year graduation rate and data showing that nearly a quarter of bachelor's and more than 40 percent of master's degrees carry negative returns on investment, the administration frames reform as a student-protection measure: new accreditors will be recognized to spur competition; institutions must track program-level outcomes "without reference to race, ethnicity, or sex"; accreditors must prioritize intellectual diversity to safeguard academic freedom; an experimental quality-assurance "site" will test innovative pathways; and the Education Department will streamline rules so colleges can switch accreditors and avoid standards "antithetical" to their missions....

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"United for Academic Freedom: 200 + University Presidents Call for Constructive Engagement"

News Release by The American Association of Colleges and Universities, April 22, 2025...

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"Harvard University Stands Firm as Federal Funding Freeze Looms"

CAMBRIDGE, MA., April 22, 2025 — In an unprecedented clash over academic freedom and institutional autonomy, Harvard University has refused to implement a series of policy changes demanded by the Trump administration, prompting the federal government to suspend more than $2.2 billion in research grants and contracts....

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NIH's new take on civil rights enforcement

BETHESDA, MD., April 21, 2025 —In a decisive move to bolster a new take on civil-rights enforcement, the National Institutes of Health on April 21, 2025 issued Notice NOT-OD-25-090, applying a new term and condition to all new, renewal, supplement, and continuation grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions awarded on or after that date. Under this mandate, domestic recipients must certify compliance with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and affirm they will not operate any programs that advance or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); or "discriminatory equity ideology" as defined in Executive Order 14190—and will refrain from discriminatory prohibited boycotts of Israel or Israel-affiliated entities. Recipients who fall short now face immediate enforcement actions, from award termination to fund recoupment. ...

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