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abcnews.go.compolitics17 hrs ago
Federal Court Allows Muslim Instructor's Retaliation Claims to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a college instructor's claims of religious and national-origin discrimination can move forward. The decision found the instructor's allegations sufficient to state First Amendment retaliation and Title VII claims at the pleading stage.
The Guardianpolitics21 hrs ago
Afghan Male University Enrolment Falls 39 Percent Since 2019 as Female Enrolment Reaches Zero
The Guardian reported male enrolment in Afghan higher education dropped from 310,369 in 2019 to 188,957 in 2024 while female enrolment reached zero. Students described mandatory religious lectures and declining teaching quality at universities including Kabul University.
uctoday.combusiness1 day ago
AI Dating App Expands to Nine California Campuses
Ditto, founded in 2024, now operates at nine California universities after replacing swipe-based matching with an AI system that pairs users by interests and generates weekly date plans.
sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Australian Universities Face Legally Enforceable Anti-Racism Definitions and New Governance Rules From 2027
The federal government will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under an enforceable standard. Details of the standard will be published Monday, with full compliance required from…
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
University of North Texas closes art exhibition days after opening
An exhibition at the University of North Texas featuring sculptures referencing immigration enforcement was removed within days of its February 3 opening. Administrators cited concerns about managing reactions from state officials.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
One Student Enrolled at West Virginia University Civics Center Ahead of Fall Opening
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship has one student signed up before classes begin this fall. Republican lawmakers created the center last year with $3 million in state funding.
ai4 days ago
Brown University professor reports score drop after switching final to in-person exam
A Brown University economics professor said scores on a take-home midterm fell sharply when students took an in-person final. The university's academic integrity committee is reviewing the case.
The Independentworld4 days ago
California public colleges hold military-grade weapons
An investigation found many California public colleges and universities possess AR-15-style rifles, stun grenades and long-range acoustic devices. Several campuses failed to publish required inventories or hold public forums mandated by a 2021 law.
news.sky.combusiness5 days ago
Northern Ireland universities say higher fees would not increase repayments for many graduates
Two Northern Ireland universities told a Westminster committee that raising tuition fees would not lead to higher repayments for many graduates. The submissions addressed concerns about loan sustainability and university funding.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
California College Police Departments Report Military-Style Equipment Inventories
An investigation by CalMatters found uneven compliance with a 2021 state law requiring public colleges to disclose military-grade equipment and hold public meetings. Several campuses updated reports or policies after being contacted by reporters.
jpost.comworld5 days ago
University of Haifa Launches International Association for Contemporary Antisemitism Studies
The University of Haifa has established a new academic group focused on the study of modern antisemitism. The Contemporary Antisemitism Studies Association will operate as an international network of researchers.
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cnbc.compolitics7 days ago
MPs Call for Reversal of Student Loan Threshold Freeze
A cross-party group of MPs urged the next Treasury chief to end a three-year freeze on repayment thresholds for Plan 2 student loans. The Commons Treasury Committee said the policy amounts to mis-selling and adds financial pressure on younger borrowers.
New York Postbusiness7 days ago
Federal Policy Bars Student Loans for Programs With Low Graduate Earnings
A new rule effective July 1 ends federal student loans for degree programs whose graduates earn below the average high-school wage in their state. The change stems from a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill and affects roughly 800 programs enrolling 40,000 students each year.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges Kasowitz Firm’s Fee from Columbia Settlement That Added Antisemitism Coordinator
A Manhattan Supreme Court filing alleges Marc Kasowitz's firm retained more than $6.4 million from a Columbia University settlement reached earlier this year on behalf of 43 Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint says the firm withheld billing records and used a non-appealabl…
France 24world7 days ago
Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi to Lead AI Research Center at Tsinghua University
Nobel laureate Omar M. Yaghi will head a new AI-driven research center at Tsinghua University in Beijing. France 24 reported the appointment this week. Yaghi shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks.
umnews.orgworld8 days ago
Malawi Approves 100 Percent Rise in Public University Tuition Fees as Short-Term Fix for Funding Shortfall
The government approved an immediate doubling of fees at the country's five public universities to address a financial crisis in higher education. Education Secretary Dr Ken Ndala said the ministry selected the increase after universities requested urgent funding relief.
deadline.comworld8 days ago
Israel Academy Awards Fourteen Adams Fellowships to Doctoral Researchers
The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities awarded fourteen Adams Fellowships during its annual seminar on Tuesday. Recipients will receive up to four years of funding for research in science and engineering fields.
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world8 days ago
Entry-Level Hiring for 20 Most Common U.S. Majors Fell 20% From 2019 Levels, With Health Strongest
Entry-level hiring tied to the 20 most common majors fell 20% from December 2019 levels and 5% from one year earlier. Health fields posted the strongest conditions while engineering majors faced the weakest, with versatility helping social sciences and humanities graduates.
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france24.comai8 days ago
Omar Yaghi to lead AI materials center at Tsinghua University
Omar Yaghi, the 61-year-old 2025 Nobel laureate in chemistry, has left the United States for a new role at Tsinghua University. The appointment, announced July 3, 2026, centers on using artificial intelligence to develop materials for water, energy and sustainability goals.
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abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Federal Judge Dismisses Professor's Suit Over University DEI Office Closures
A federal judge in Ohio ruled that a tenured professor at Miami University lacked standing to challenge the closure of DEI offices and programs. The decision addressed claims under the First Amendment and state law.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics9 days ago
University of Melbourne acquires 1494 edition of Malleus Maleficarum
The university purchased a rare 1494 copy of the 1487 witchcraft manual for its archives. The acquisition adds a text used in early modern history, gender studies, and printing history courses.
channel4.comworld10 days ago
UK Ends Home Fee Status for British Students in EU After 2028
British teenagers living in the EU will lose eligibility for domestic university fees and government loans starting in 2028. The change ends a post-Brexit grace period and requires three years of UK residency before courses begin.
news.sky.compolitics11 days ago
California Master-Planned Community to Include 5,600 Homes and University Campus
A 2,200-acre all-electric development 30 miles north of Sacramento will combine housing, a Sacramento State satellite campus, and commercial space. County officials say the project aims to offer homes priced under $500,000.
nbcnews.compolitics12 days ago
UC Berkeley to Open Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027
UC Berkeley has raised $35 million toward a $50 million goal for the institute focused on research, teaching and civic engagement. Pelosi, 86, plans to co-teach a course on Congress after leaving the House.
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Fox Newsworld12 days ago
Liberal Faculty Outnumber Conservatives Nearly 7-to-1 Nationwide, Report Finds
A new America First Policy Institute report states liberal professors outnumber conservatives by nearly 7-to-1. The Trump administration is distributing $60 million in grants to promote civil discourse on campuses.
manilatimes.networld12 days ago
Two cities named Cambridge increase collaboration on innovation
Cambridge in England and Cambridge in Massachusetts share the same name but face opposite challenges. Officials in both cities are expanding joint projects in life sciences, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.
bloombergquint.compolitics13 days ago
UK Considers Cutting EU Student Tuition Fees in Reset Talks
The prime minister offered to reduce tuition fees for European students from £38,000 to £9,535 as part of broader economic discussions with the EU. The proposal emerged during talks at the G7 summit in France earlier this month.
business13 days ago
Graduate Student Loan Limit Rises to $50,000 per Year
A legal challenge has doubled the annual federal borrowing cap for certain graduate students to $50,000. The higher limit takes effect this week under a law enacted earlier.
theconversation.comworld13 days ago
Students with Disabilities Graduate as Teaching Assistants from Israeli College
A group of students with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism completed a training program at Herzog Academic College and received certification as teaching assistants. The graduation marks the first stage of an effort to place people with disabilities in roles within Israel…
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dig-in.comworld14 days ago
Two California universities face civil rights complaint over student program
The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint alleging that the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University violated federal civil rights laws by supporting a program limited to students who identify as Hispanic. The complaint claims the universities hosted…
s22592.pcdn.coworld14 days ago
Arbitrator orders reinstatement of tenured professor fired after campus protest
An arbitrator ruled last week that the California State University system violated the law when it dismissed a tenured professor over her participation in pro-Palestinian campus protests. The decision reduces the termination to a one-month suspension and orders back pay.
uctoday.comai15 days ago
New College Graduates Face Tight Job Market and AI Concerns
Recent graduates are entering employment amid elevated unemployment for their age group and questions about how artificial intelligence may affect hiring. NBC News reported on the conditions in a segment focused on entry-level job prospects.
archdaily.comai17 days ago
Renmin University Graduate Enrolls in Digital Economy Master's Program
Peter Zhang received a finance bachelor's degree at a June 23, 2025 ceremony in Beijing. He cited AI-driven job cuts as the reason for pursuing further study at the same university.
pbs.orgfinance17 days ago
Federal student loan changes take effect July 1 after staff cuts at managing office
New lifetime caps and repayment limits begin next week. The office overseeing the $1.7 trillion portfolio lost 40 percent of its staff earlier this year.
New York Postpolitics18 days ago
UCLA Law School Disability Accommodations Rise to 24 Percent of Students
Public records show 323 UCLA law students received extra exam time in the 2024-25 academic year. The share receiving accommodations reached nearly one-quarter of total enrollment.
yna.co.krpolitics18 days ago
Missouri State University Trained Over 1,500 Managers for Chinese State-Owned Firms
A Strategy Risks report states that Missouri State University trained more than 1,500 managers for Chinese state-owned enterprises and government bodies through its MBA program by 2018. The university said no taxpayer dollars supported the program.
thehindu.comworld18 days ago
IFS finds medicine graduates earn up to £400,000 more but a quarter of all graduates worse off over lifetime
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis of England-domiciled students finds wide variation in lifetime financial returns by degree subject. The Department for Education will cap enrollment in courses with the lowest returns and consult on English-language requirements for student f…
nationalpost.comworld19 days ago
Government Report Finds One in Four Graduates Financially Worse Off After University
A Department for Education-commissioned study shows one in four graduates lose money over their lifetimes after accounting for student loans and taxes. Average lifetime earnings rise by roughly £100,000, but results vary sharply by subject.
nypost.comworld20 days ago
New Federal Student-Loan Caps and Repayment Plans Begin July 1 as Grad PLUS Loans End
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress in 2025, imposes new annual and lifetime borrowing limits on graduate and Parent PLUS loans starting July 1, 2026. Existing repayment plans are consolidated while the SAVE plan ends and two new options launch.
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HUD Urges Colleges to End Race-Based Student Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development warned colleges against race-based residence halls. The agency said such arrangements violate federal civil rights law.
foxnews.comworld22 days 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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nypost.comfinance23 days 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.comfinance23 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.comfinance23 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 Postpolitics24 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.
finance26 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.
thenextweb.comworld27 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.infinance27 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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Techcrunchtechnology28 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.
world28 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.comfinance28 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.ukworld28 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.compolitics29 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.nzworld29 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 Postworld29 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 Posttechnology30 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 Independentworld30 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.pktechnology31 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.comworld31 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.twworld33 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.