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fromCalifornia Post
8 hours ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

Trump's administration sued Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic discrimination, seeking to cut off federal funding.
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fromCalifornia Post
8 hours ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Admin Sues Harvard for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish and Israeli Students from Anti-Semitism

Trump's administration sued Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic discrimination, seeking to cut off federal funding.
#uc-berkeley
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fromFortune
18 hours ago

The college degree isn't dead. But the wrong kind could cost you $2 million | Fortune

Only 35% of Americans view a four-year college education as very important, down from 70% in 2010, due to rising costs and AI concerns.
#grade-inflation
fromNature
2 days ago
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'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.
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fromNature
2 days 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.
#student-loans
fromFortune
12 hours ago
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Gen Z's credit score is in free-fall as delinquencies rise under Trump's student loan crackdown | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
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Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

Gen Z's credit score is in free-fall as delinquencies rise under Trump's student loan crackdown | Fortune

A generation of young Americans is experiencing collapsing credit scores due to aggressive student loan collections by the Trump administration.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

Scott Bessent's Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default | Fortune

The U.S. Education Department is transferring management of student loans to the Treasury Department, marking a significant shift in federal student loan oversight.
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fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Trump DOJ investigating possible race discrimination at UC San Diego, Stanford medical schools

The DOJ is investigating UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State for potential racial discrimination in medical school admissions.
#cornell-university
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Colleen Barry reappointed Brooks School dean | Cornell Chronicle

Colleen L. Barry has been reappointed as dean of the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy for a second five-year term.
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fromCornell Chronicle
4 days 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.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Colleen Barry reappointed Brooks School dean | Cornell Chronicle

Colleen L. Barry has been reappointed as dean of the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy for a second five-year term.
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fromCornell Chronicle
4 days 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.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
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fromFortune
1 day 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.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Feminist magazine tours campuses with talks on race and gender, taking a page from Turning Point USA

A feminist magazine is touring colleges to discuss race, gender, and sexuality amid restrictions on these topics in education.
#nyu
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYU STRIKE SUSPENDED: Union and school reach tentative agreement; members still need to vote

NYU's non-tenure-track faculty reached a tentative contract agreement after a strike, ensuring high minimum salaries and significant raises for union members.
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fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Nearly 1,000 non-tenured NYU professors on strike over pay, job protections

Nearly 1,000 NYU professors and staff went on strike for fair contracts, demanding better compensation, job security, and academic freedom.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

ON STRIKE: Nearly 1,000 NYU professors walk off the job at the Manhattan school after labor talks fail

Nearly 1,000 non-tenure-track faculty at NYU went on strike due to unresolved contract negotiations over compensation and job security.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYU STRIKE SUSPENDED: Union and school reach tentative agreement; members still need to vote

NYU's non-tenure-track faculty reached a tentative contract agreement after a strike, ensuring high minimum salaries and significant raises for union members.
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fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Nearly 1,000 non-tenured NYU professors on strike over pay, job protections

Nearly 1,000 NYU professors and staff went on strike for fair contracts, demanding better compensation, job security, and academic freedom.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

ON STRIKE: Nearly 1,000 NYU professors walk off the job at the Manhattan school after labor talks fail

Nearly 1,000 non-tenure-track faculty at NYU went on strike due to unresolved contract negotiations over compensation and job security.
#harvard-university
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fromFortune
1 day 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 remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged antisemitism

The US Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism on campus and violating federal civil rights law.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard for allegedly violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid campus protests.
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fromFortune
1 day 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 remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged antisemitism

The US Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism on campus and violating federal civil rights law.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard for allegedly violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid campus protests.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Salute to George Kuh: Teacher, Role Model, Dissertation Adviser

George remains one of the most productive, cited, accomplished and respected higher education researchers. Thousands of colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world have benefited from his scholarly contributions-perhaps most especially from the National Survey of Student Engagement.
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Rep. Tonko talks 'forever chemical' alternatives with students | Cornell Chronicle

Congressman Paul Tonko emphasized the importance of connecting students with policymakers to inspire future leaders in engineering and public policy.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

UCLA hit with lawsuit over 'poverty scholar' who called Oct. 7 terrorist attacks 'justice'

"Under California law, taxpayer-funded institutions like UCLA cannot withhold public records like the ones Goldwater has requested, even if those records include embarrassing or controversial information that the institutions would prefer to keep hidden."
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#ai
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Gen Z Is Using AI to Have Difficult Relationship Conversations, and the Results Are Massively Cringe

Young people increasingly use AI chatbots to avoid difficult conversations, exemplified by a Yale student using ChatGPT to send a rejection text.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Struggled to Find a Job After College. To Pay Rent, I Started Doing Something Highly Controversial.

A.I. humanizers profit by transforming chatbot-generated content into polished personal statements for clients.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Gen Z Is Using AI to Have Difficult Relationship Conversations, and the Results Are Massively Cringe

Young people increasingly use AI chatbots to avoid difficult conversations, exemplified by a Yale student using ChatGPT to send a rejection text.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Struggled to Find a Job After College. To Pay Rent, I Started Doing Something Highly Controversial.

A.I. humanizers profit by transforming chatbot-generated content into polished personal statements for clients.
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fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The best UK universities to study at for graduate social mobility

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while the University of Bradford leads in social mobility rankings for supporting disadvantaged students.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 days ago

Three Questions with University of Kentucky Coffee Lab's David Gonthier

The curriculum leads to a 'Coffee, Science and Culture' certificate, anchored by two new courses: COF 301 'Not Just Coffee' and COF 302 'Coffee Sensory Science.' The first course delves into the history of coffee, while the second offers hands-on coffee tasting experiences.
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fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students?

Karla Vásquez Perez, a naturalized citizen and scholar, overcame challenges as a first-generation immigrant to graduate from UCLA with a triple degree.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

High Point University has turned 'life skills' into a magnet for the Wall Street elite with a 99.2% job placement rate | Fortune

High Point University achieves a 99.2% employment rate for graduates by emphasizing life skills alongside traditional education.
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

March Madness Cinderella With Mock Airplane Cabin & January 6 Role Getting ABA-Approved Law School - Above the Law

High Point University's law school received provisional ABA approval, allowing graduates to sit for the bar exam and pursue legal careers.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Lecture I Couldn't Give

The Air War College canceled a guest lecture due to a revised academic schedule, raising concerns about ideological exclusions in military education.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

$200K Earner Ditches Roth to Game College Aid

Families earning below $200,000 can qualify for free or reduced tuition at elite universities by managing their Adjusted Gross Income.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What happens to your student loans now that the SAVE plan is dead?

Under the SAVE plan, a borrower's monthly payment would be calculated based on income and family size and could be set as low as $0 per month for the lowest-earning borrowers.
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#harvard
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, threatening funding and seeking repayment of grants.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Trump Sues Harvard, Blames The Jews - Above the Law

Trump's administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard, alleging discrimination against Jewish students amid campus protests following the October 7 attack on Israel.
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fromAxios
6 days ago

U.S. seeks billions from Harvard in alleged antisemitism suit

The U.S. alleges Harvard's deliberate indifference to harassment of Jewish and Israeli students created a hostile educational environment.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Harvard for failing to address antisemitism, threatening funding and seeking repayment of grants.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Trump Sues Harvard, Blames The Jews - Above the Law

Trump's administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard, alleging discrimination against Jewish students amid campus protests following the October 7 attack on Israel.
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fromAxios
6 days ago

U.S. seeks billions from Harvard in alleged antisemitism suit

The U.S. alleges Harvard's deliberate indifference to harassment of Jewish and Israeli students created a hostile educational environment.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Do Families Have to Do With Higher Education Mergers?

College mergers impact emotional systems, not just structural changes, highlighting the importance of understanding relational dynamics in higher education.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

The graduate who racked up the biggest student loan in UK history owes more than $420,000-even pricier than the average British home | Fortune

Student debt in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with one graduate owing over £314,356, highlighting a broader crisis affecting young people.
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fromNature
1 week ago

'Unaffordable' visa price hike threatens Australia's researcher pipeline

Doubling the visa fee for PhD graduates in Australia may deter international research talent and impact the country's academic pipeline.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Best Law Schools For Trial Advocacy (2026) - Above the Law

Hands-on experience in trial advocacy programs is essential for law students to become practice-ready graduates.
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fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?

Congress canceled academic exchanges with China, citing security concerns, leading to a troubling overreach that stifles academic freedom.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Clark Howard's Advice for Families Facing the New $50,000 Federal Loan Cap for Professional School

Federal loan limits for professional students have changed, allowing up to $50,000 per year but often leaving significant funding gaps for tuition costs.
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fromNature
1 week ago

The mid-career reset: how to be strategic about your research direction

Mid-career researchers face rising expectations and responsibilities, making it a crucial yet precarious phase in their academic careers.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

Marshall Backtracks on Plan to Cut Women's Swimming Program

Marshall University changed its plans for swimming and diving after external Title IX consultation indicated that eliminating a women's program could potentially place the university outside the safe harbor framework of Title IX.
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fromDefector
6 days ago

High Point Is A Deeply Weird School | Defector

High Point University, a private Methodist university located in North Carolina, won the Big South this year with a 31-4 record, beating Winthrop in the conference championship game by 15 points.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

Florida Passes Bill to Promote AP Class Alternative

"Who is making up these advanced courses, and are they truly equivalent, or are we just giving them an equivalent weight?" said Democratic state representative Felicia Simone Robinson. "Because if we are, and this is a course that we're just making up for Florida and it's not necessarily equivalent to the AP and IB courses, then we're putting our students at a disadvantage when they're trying to compete against other students in the United States."
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fromFortune
1 week ago

TV host Mike Rowe slams schools for portraying skilled trades as a 'consolation prize'-when he's met data center electricians making $280K a year | Fortune

Decades of steering students toward college over trades created a labor shortage in skilled professions while burdening Gen Z with unsustainable student debt and underemployment.
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