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3 days ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

Sam, a 24-year-old from Odisha, sought to study abroad for better job prospects. After filling out forms, he received calls from education agents offering free services to help with university applications.
Higher education
#ai-in-education
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
Higher education
fromThe Real News Network
5 days ago

Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilize against administration's decision to end union recognition, citing labor conditions and demands for improved wages.
Portland
fromFortune
5 days ago

Colleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections | Fortune

Protests at Ohio State University aim to remove Les Wexner's name from buildings due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Higher education
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilizes against administration's decision to end union recognition and contract negotiations, citing labor conditions and transparency issues.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

Job Opening: Lecturer Position at HKUST

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks a lecturer for a two-year teaching-track position in Chinese philosophy starting July 2026.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Discover the Top Universities for Architecture and the Built Environment in 2026, According to QS Rankings

The Bartlett School of Architecture maintains its position at the top of the ranking, continuing its multi-year lead, while the overall composition of the top 10 signals subtle but notable changes rather than major disruptions.
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Higher education
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Hurts More Than Just International Students

International student enrollment in U.S. research programs has significantly decreased due to tighter visa restrictions and lack of support.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How can students in Gaza continue to learn with no universities?

"Studying in international universities is the only option for many Palestinians in Gaza who dream about a higher education after the destruction of their universities."
Higher education
#cornell-university
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Board of Trustees approves 2026-27 budget parameters | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's 2026-27 budget includes tuition increases for non-aided students, while most aided students will see no cost increase due to financial aid.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Board of Trustees approves 2026-27 budget parameters | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's 2026-27 budget includes tuition increases for non-aided students, while most aided students will see no cost increase due to financial aid.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Campus is not a closet: Why removing Pride flags from Boston University is not 'neutral'

The Pride flag is essential in educational spaces, affirming the existence and rights of LGBTQIA individuals amidst ongoing political challenges.
Higher education
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Grade inflation' hits PhD students. What's behind the increase?

Graduate students' grades have increased over two decades without a corresponding improvement in work quality, indicating potential grade inflation.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

"Harvard ultimately reigns as the world's most desirable university with unparalleled brand recognition, alumni achievement and history. Trump's battle with Harvard has only made the school more notable and famous."
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Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

'You won't be able to AI your way through an oral exam': Colleges have an Ancient Greek-style solution to the Gen Z stare | Fortune

Oral exams are being reintroduced in higher education to combat the negative effects of generative AI on student learning and critical thinking.
#nyu
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYU STRIKE IMMINENT: 1,000 professors ready to walk off the job Monday as negotiations continue

NYU faculty are prepared to strike if contract negotiations do not progress, despite the administration's offer of significant raises and benefits.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYU STRIKE IMMINENT: 1,000 professors ready to walk off the job Monday as negotiations continue

NYU faculty are prepared to strike if contract negotiations do not progress, despite the administration's offer of significant raises and benefits.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Canada's Polite Pogrom

Rosenberg felt that some of these messages crossed the line into bigotry. One note accused Israel of harvesting the organs of murdered Palestinians. Another, from a medical-school resident, warned of a sinister, unnamed group of people 'pulling the strings, who have orchestrated every war to ever happen, the ones who profit off of death and sickness.'
Canada news
#cesar-chavez
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

House Republicans: Campus Antisemitism "Systemic Problem"

Antisemitism in higher education is a systemic problem that affects a broad swath of America's colleges and universities. The evidence demonstrates that antisemitism on campus is driven by persistent leadership failures and radical faculty and student groups that legitimize and foment antisemitism in classrooms and on campus grounds.
Higher education
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 weeks ago

REVEALED: Germany's 'Universities of Excellence' for science and research

Known as ExStra, this is a permanent national funding programme designed to strengthen research at the nation's top universities and make them more competitive internationally. While the ExStra programme allows for up to 15 "Excellent Universities" (Exzellenzuniversitaten), only ten institutions have made the grade for the next round of funding.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

March (Audio) Madness! Here are the finalists in NPR's College Podcast Challenge

A student's personal narrative of what it's like to earn a college degree while at the same time raising a child. A look back at the rich sounds and music of a New York City neighborhood, recorded by a recording artist in the 1950s. Feelings of loss and displacement among the lifelong residents of a Georgia town when their community became a popular vacation hot spot. These and other compelling stories, chosen from hundreds of entries we received this year, have been named the finalists in our fifth annual NPR College Podcast Challenge.
US news
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Wonder served Harvard president well - Harvard Gazette

Alan Garber's curiosity and mentorship shaped his path from economics and medicine to becoming Harvard's 31st president, driven by deep gratitude to the institution.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I graduated with 84k student loan debt now I'm working part-time in a shop'

A university graduate with £84,000 in student debt struggles to find employment in his field and faces rapidly accumulating interest charges under the Plan 2 loan system.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

George Washington U Sells Satellite Campus in Virginia

The sale agreement gives GW the option to maintain programs at VSTC for up to five years "while we plan thoughtfully and deliberately for the future," Granberg wrote in her message to the community. She described the move as part of a "broader strategy to strengthen GW's long-term financial health and to invest more deeply in our academic mission and community."
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