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nypost.comworld15 hrs ago
Oxford Union President Investigated Over Hamas Comments
UK counter-terrorism police are examining statements made by Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess in a private chat. The probe follows a report from UK Lawyers for Israel.
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slate.comworld1 day ago
New Federal Loan Limits Cap Graduate Nursing Borrowing at $20,500 Per Year
A law effective July 1 limits federal graduate loans for nursing students to $20,500 annually and $100,000 total. Students in several other health professions can borrow up to $50,000 per year under the same rules.
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finance1 day ago
Syracuse University Projects First Budget Deficit in Years After Missing Enrollment Target
@FortuneMagazine reported that Syracuse University missed its undergraduate enrollment target for fall 2026, triggering a budget deficit. Multiple other universities have announced similar shortfalls tied to declining enrollment.
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foxnews.comfinance2 days ago
Mother and son receive diplomas together at Maryland graduation
A Maryland mother crossed the stage with her son to receive her diploma on his graduation day. Spelman College in Atlanta also recognized seven women as top graduates in the class of 2026.
cnbc.comfinance2 days ago
U.S. College Enrollment Falls as Smaller Institutions Face Closures
Total post-secondary enrollment rose 1% in fall 2025, down from a 4% increase the prior year. Multiple universities have announced budget shortfalls tied to missed enrollment targets for fall 2026.
New York Postpolitics2 days ago
Nearly 40% of Berkeley Law Students Registered as Disabled
University data show 378 law students, about one-third of enrollment, are in the Disabled Students’ Program. The share has risen sharply from 3% five years earlier.
finance4 days ago
Curtis Institute of Music Admits 5 Percent of Applicants
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia accepts about 5 percent of applicants each year. The conservatory maintains an enrollment of roughly 160 students and provides full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students.
flipboard.comworld5 days ago
Google CEO Declines Stanford Commencement Address
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai withdrew from a planned Stanford University commencement speech after graduates objected. The decision follows similar withdrawals by other technology executives this year.
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indiatoday.intoday.infinance6 days ago
One in 12 UK undergraduates enters degree programs without formal qualifications
Data show 8 percent of UK-based students starting full-time undergraduate degrees lack formal entry qualifications. The share exceeds 50 percent at some universities.
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Techcrunchtechnology4 days ago
About 200 Stanford Graduates Walk Out of Commencement Speech by Google CEO, While Most Remain Seated
About 200 graduates left the ceremony while others booed over the company's contracts with the Israeli military and ICE. Pichai earned a graduate degree from Stanford in materials science and engineering.
world6 days ago
Alphabet CEO Addresses Stanford Graduates
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a commencement address at Stanford that omitted any mention of artificial intelligence. The omission stood out given the company's heavy investment in the technology.
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flipboard.comfinance6 days ago
Students walk out of Stanford commencement during Google CEO speech
Between 100 and 200 graduates left the ceremony while the Google CEO delivered the keynote. A venture capitalist criticized the action on social media.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld7 days ago
Goldsmiths Staff Begin Indefinite Strike Over Job Cuts
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London, started an indefinite strike on June 8 after management imposed a lockout during an earlier marking boycott. The action responds to a third restructuring plan in five years that targets more than 20 percent of positions to achieve 22 mil…
cnbc.compolitics7 days ago
Report: 41 Million Adults Ages 25-64 Intend to Enroll, but Cost and Time Remain Major Barriers
@Forbes reported that a CAEL study based on surveys of more than 200,000 adults found widespread interest in college or training programs, alongside significant barriers to enrollment.
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rnz.co.nzworld8 days ago
Student loan company seeks 42,000 overseas graduates owing £893 million
The Student Loans Company is attempting to locate more than 42,000 former European students who left without repaying loans totaling £893 million. The government-owned company has contacted authorities in other countries to trace the borrowers.
South China Morning Postworld8 days ago
Pei Qibing Named Director of University of Macau Materials Institute
The UCLA emeritus professor will lead the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering after three decades in the United States.
New York Posttechnology8 days ago
Cornell student rejects internship over founders' Jewish identity
A Cornell University student declined a summer internship after learning the company's co-founders are Jewish. The student sent an eight-word response and later posted additional comments on social media.
The Independentworld8 days ago
Former UH Recruiting Director Sues University Alleging Disability and Gender Discrimination
A former University of Hawai‘i football staff member alleges she faced repeated comments about her narcolepsy and unequal travel treatment before her contract ended in December 2024.
techjuice.pktechnology9 days ago
Attackers Exploited Oracle Flaw for Over Two Weeks Before Public Disclosure
The group used CVE-2026-35273 to target roughly 100 organizations and extort at least one victim. About 68 percent of the targeted organizations are in higher education.
thenation.comworld9 days ago
Columbia University Ends Test-Optional Admissions Policy
Columbia University will require SAT or ACT scores from applicants to its undergraduate colleges starting in August 2027. The change follows a multi-year faculty review that found test scores to be a useful indicator of student success.
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focustaiwan.twworld12 days ago
New Federal Student Loan Rules Take Effect July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, the Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan ends and two new repayment plans begin. Borrowers face new borrowing limits and must choose from revised repayment options under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
New York Postpolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into CUNY Black Male Initiative After Discrimination Complaint
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it is investigating CUNY’s Black Male Initiative after a complaint alleged the 21-year-old program discriminates on the basis of race.
politics14 days ago
Democratic lawmakers urge Education Department to cancel student debt
More than 60 Democratic members of Congress called on the Education Department to grant debt relief to borrowers already approved under existing programs. The request also seeks an extension of the pause on involuntary collections and a halt to the transfer of defaulted loans to…
politics17 days ago
ANU Reports $100m Reputational Hit but Renew ANU Delivers $75m Annual Savings
Interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown told a Senate estimates hearing the university lost about $100 million in donor and international-student revenue following governance failures and a cost-cutting program.
nationalpost.comworld17 days ago
Over 1,100 UC Math and Science Professors Urge Regents to Reinstate Entrance Exams
More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors have asked the UC regents to bring back standardized college-entrance exams. The professors state that students arriving without required preparation are lowering academic standards and increasing demands on tea…
The Hillworld18 days ago
Ohio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement in Strauss Abuse Lawsuits
The university reached the agreement on Wednesday to resolve claims that a campus doctor sexually abused students from 1978 to 1998. The deal covers all but one of 280 pending cases and follows an earlier $61 million payout in February.
foxnews.comworld18 days ago
Ohio State Settles Remaining Strauss Abuse Claims for Over $160M
The university reached a preliminary agreement to pay approximately $100 million to hundreds of former student athletes who said they were sexually abused by Dr. Richard Strauss. The settlement covers all but one of 280 remaining claims in pending litigation.
finance19 days ago
Harvard MBA Graduate Secures Google Product Manager Role Six Months After Graduation
An international student who finished Harvard Business School in 2024 without a full-time offer used a post-graduation internship and networking to obtain a product manager position at Google. The role began in November 2024 within the YouTube division.
Newsweekpolitics19 days ago
Stanford Review Alleges $60M in Chinese Donations, Rice Calls Report Mistaken and Demands Retraction
The student newspaper detailed donations routed through a San Francisco law firm and linked some to entities tied to China's United Front system. Condoleezza Rice called the reporting irresponsible and asked for its withdrawal.
The Guardiantechnology21 days ago
HECS Debts Increase by $1 Billion Due to Annual Indexation
Australian graduates will see their combined HECS debts increase by $1 billion on May 31. Calls continue for changes to the indexation date to ease cost-of-living burdens.
Forbesfinance21 days ago
MIT President Addresses Graduates at 2026 Commencement
MIT President Sally Kornbluth delivered remarks at the 2026 commencement ceremony. She highlighted the institution's values of excellence, curiosity, and ethical conduct.
freepressjournal.inworld22 days ago
Three Chinese Scientists Removed From University Posts Over Research Data Issues
Nankai University and Sun Yat-sen University announced the removals on 31 May 2026 after a blogger raised questions about data integrity in papers the scientists had authored.
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CalMatterspolitics23 days ago
California Community Colleges Offer 40 Percent of Courses Online
About 40 percent of California community college courses are now delivered online. Officials say the format increases access for working students while creating challenges with engagement and academic support.
Bloombergworld23 days ago
St. John's University Sells Staten Island Campus to Wagner College for $30 Million
St. John's University completed the sale of its Staten Island campus to Wagner College. The transaction price was $30 million according to city records.
newtraderu.compolitics23 days ago
Atlantic Editors Recommend Books for Recent Graduates
The Atlantic published a weekly Books Briefing that highlights reading suggestions for people ages 18 to 22. Editor Anna Holmes selected titles intended to offer examples rather than direct instruction. The newsletter also lists four recent Atlantic articles on poetry, culture, p…
Nbc Newsai4 days ago
College Students Form Anti-AI Groups at Five Campuses
Students at multiple universities have created groups opposing rapid AI development. NBC News interviewed seven students who described faculty encouragement of AI use and concerns over academic integrity and future employment.
yahoo.comfinance24 days ago
Forbes Updates Financial Grades for Private Colleges
Forbes released its annual list of America's College Financial Grades, covering more than 900 private not-for-profit colleges. Several institutions recorded improved scores compared with the prior year.
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Campus Israel Platform Offers English Degree Programs to Jewish Students Abroad
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, special envoy for trade innovation at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, launched Campus Israel to connect foreign Jewish students with English-language university programs in Israel. The platform provides application support, internships, and community se…
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yahoo.comai24 days ago
Forbes Lists 20 Colleges as New Ivies for AI Job Market
Forbes published its third annual New Ivies list of 20 colleges whose graduates rate highly with employers. The list includes 10 public and 10 private schools selected after a survey of more than 100 C-suite executives.
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Washington Monthlyai24 days ago
Entry-Level White-Collar Job Postings Decline as AI Tools Expand
Recent college graduates report fewer entry-level openings while overall white-collar employment data shows growth. Unemployment among new graduates has risen and long-term joblessness for degree holders has increased.
Nbc Newsbusiness4 days ago
College Students Form Anti-AI Groups at Five Campuses
Graduates at three commencement ceremonies this month booed speakers who praised AI. Students at five universities have formed groups calling for slower development of advanced AI systems.
nypost.comfinance24 days ago
Harvard Faculty Votes to Cap A Grades at 20 Percent
Harvard University faculty approved a policy limiting A grades to 20 percent of those awarded in each class. The change responds to a rise in A grades from under 25 percent two decades ago to 60 percent in 2025.
The Guardianworld25 days ago
France Extends €1 University Meals to All Students
The French government expanded a subsidized meal program to all 3 million higher-education students after a survey found nearly half were skipping meals. The change took effect this month at 950 campus restaurants and cafeterias operated by the National Centre for University and…
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Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish and Israeli Students
The lawsuit seeks repayment of federal grants and changes to campus procedures. It alleges that UCLA failed to stop harassment of Jewish and Israeli students during campus protests in 2024.
winnipegfreepress.comscience25 days ago
National Science Foundation Restricts New Grants to Four Universities
The U.S. National Science Foundation has limited new research grants to four elite universities. The change began last month and affects institutions including Princeton University.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld25 days ago
University of California Faculty Seek Return of Math Testing in Admissions
More than 550 University of California STEM professors signed an open letter requesting reinstatement of SAT and ACT mathematics requirements for STEM applicants starting in 2027. The letter cites studies showing sharp increases in students entering with math skills below high-sc…
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politics26 days ago
The Atlantic Recommends Seven Books for New College Graduates
The Atlantic published a list of seven books intended for readers finishing college. The selections focus on writing, mindfulness, poetry, essays, and classic fiction.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics26 days ago
Missouri Appeals Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against University Radio Station
A state appeals court ruled that sovereign immunity bars a former station manager's defamation claims against the university that operates the station. The decision leaves open the possibility of claims against individual authors.
nypost.comsports26 days ago
Student Returns to Campus Under Strict Supervision Plan
A university student will resume classes with outpatient care, therapy, financial oversight, and device monitoring in place. The plan also includes software to block betting sites and periodic compliance checks.
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nypost.comworld26 days ago
Swarthmore College to Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning Up to $200,000
Swarthmore College announced a new tuition guarantee covering full tuition for domestic students from households with incomes of $200,000 or less. The program begins with the 2027-28 academic year.
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The Independentworld26 days ago
Ball State University Settles Lawsuit Over Firing Tied to Charlie Kirk Post
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging her termination violated free-speech protections. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the suit last year on behalf of Suzanne Swierc.
forward.comai27 days ago
Hebrew University to Host Interview on AI's Economic Impact
Dr. Michael Gofman will discuss artificial intelligence and organizations in a live interview scheduled for 7 p.m. Israel time on May 26. The event is organized by the Hebrew University Business School.
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New York Postworld27 days ago
Author Says Excessive Empathy Threatens Western Civilization
Author and scholar Gad Saad argues in a new book that Western societies have taken compassion too far, citing reactions to the Oct. 7 attacks and debates over gender definitions. He says misplaced empathy can lead to what he calls civilizational self-harm.
forbes.comworld27 days ago
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Advises Florida State Graduates on Mindset
Sara Blakely addressed graduates at Florida State University, her alma mater, and described how personal mindset shaped her path from entry-level setbacks to founding Spanx. She recounted early rejections, odd jobs, and the influence of self-help audio on her later success.
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Forbesai27 days ago
Study Estimates 9 Percent of AI-Using Students Submit Unallowed Work
A Science analysis of 95,513 students at twenty public research universities found that roughly 9 percent of those who use generative AI have submitted AI-generated work they knew might not be allowed. The study used a list experiment to avoid direct admissions and examined diffe…
automotiveworld.comai4 days ago
Study Finds 9 Percent of Students Admit Submitting AI-Generated Work
A survey of 95,500 undergraduates at public research universities shows that two-thirds used generative AI in 2023-24, while 9 percent reported submitting AI-generated work when it may not have been allowed. Daily users reported the prohibited practice at a 26 percent rate.
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app.buzzsumo.comai28 days ago
Science Policy Forum Issues Statement on AI Assessment Practices
A Science Policy Forum article states that higher education institutions face growing integrity challenges from generative AI and must adjust assessment practices. The piece argues that current methods require revision to address these developments.
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news.sky.comworld28 days ago
Oxford's Trinity College Seeks Three Missing 17th-Century Statues
Trinity College has asked the public for information on three 9-foot stone figures removed from its chapel tower in the 1820s. One original statue remains on college grounds; the locations of the other three are unknown.
Euronewsworld28 days ago
Turkish President Reverses Order to Close Istanbul Bilgi University
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reversed a decree ordering the closure of Istanbul Bilgi University after student and faculty protests. The reversal was published in the official gazette on Sunday.
nationalpost.comai28 days ago
California State University System Renews OpenAI Contract for Three Years
The California State University system renewed a contract to provide ChatGPT Edu to students, faculty and staff. A survey of more than 94,000 respondents showed mixed views on the technology's effects.