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US restarting foreign student visas, demands social media access

The Department of State announced Wednesday the U.S. will be restarting interviews and processing foreign student visas but now will be asking...

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Minnesota shootings highlight danger of political tensions at state, local levels

The recent attacks on two Minnesota state lawmakers show the dangers of heightened political tensions are not just found on the national level but...

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Judge extends ruling against Trump visa block for Harvard

A federal judge in Boston ruled on Monday to extend the pause on the Trump administration’s order to take away Harvard University's ability to...

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine moves raise fears ahead of next school year

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) entire...

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Judge declines to release Mahmoud Khalil after government shifts to 'other charge of removability'

A federal judge on Friday determined that Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist from Columbia University, will remain in Immigration and...

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Harvard, Columbia fights with Trump point to lessons for other schools

The Trump administration’s fights with Harvard and Columbia are eye-openers for other universities who are trying to decipher how to handle the...

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Live updates: Trump to attend Kennedy Center performance; Senate Dems grill Hegseth over Qatar jet

President Trump, Vice President Vance and their spouses will attend opening night of "Les Misérables" at the Kennedy Center. It's the first...

12.06.2025 10

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Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can't be detained over claims he's compromising foreign policy

A district judge ruled Wednesday that Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and former Columbia pro-Palestinian activist, can no longer be detained by...

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Michigan State paying almost $30M to campus shooting survivors

Michigan State University reached a settlement with three campus survivors of a 2023 shooting, totaling a payout of almost $30 million.   Attorneys...

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How civil rights investigations against schools have changed under Trump admin

Amid a flurry of civil rights and Title IX investigations, the Trump administration has reopened K-12 schools and universities, signaling a complete...

08.06.2025 4

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In fight with Columbia, Trump seeks 'death sentence'

In President Trump's war with higher education, Columbia University just became the first to face the nuclear option. While other schools have also...

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Trump targets Columbia accreditation: What does it mean?

The Trump administration pulled the most devastating lever against Columbia University on Wednesday when it announced it was targeting the school’s...

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Education researchers struggle to pick up the pieces after Trump cuts

The educational research community is looking to pick up the pieces after the Trump administration has canceled dozens of studies and ended hundreds...

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Harvard moves to unfreeze $2.5B in federal funding

Harvard is moving for a decisive decision from a federal judge to unfreeze the around $2.5 billion in federal funds the Trump administration took away...

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Texas bill changing control of higher ed curriculum goes to governor's desk

The Texas legislature passed a bill on Monday that would give state boards appointed by the governor more power over universities' curriculum, sending...

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Education advocates press Senate for changes to Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" doubles down on President Trump's education agenda, including raising taxes on university endowments and...

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Harvard faces growing calls to tap into its endowment in Trump fight. It won't be easy

The push for Harvard to tap into its $53 billion endowment is mounting as the Trump administration escalates its financial assault on the university....

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International students in chaos as Trump broadens attacks on visas

The Trump administration keeps shifting the battleground over international students' visas as it pulls more and more government levers to crack down...

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What to know as Trump ramps up his student visa crackdown

President Trump and his administration are going after international student visas on multiple fronts and for multiple stated reasons. From attempts...

29.05.2025 3

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Judge sides with Harvard against Trump visa block

A federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction Thursday to block the Trump administration’s directive to strip Harvard University of its...

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Harvard relinquishing early slave photos in settlement with descendants

Harvard University reached a settlement Wednesday with the descendants of enslaved people who had their photos taken by a university professor back in...

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University of California now Trump administration target

Leo Terrell, senior counsel at the Department of Justice and head of its antisemitism task force, singled out the University of California (UC) system...

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Trump closes in on cutting government ties with Harvard

President Trump is pulling out all the stops in his battle against Harvard University, effectively terminating the federal government’s relationship...

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International students scramble as Trump signals nowhere is safe

International students have a new reality to grapple with as the Trump administration signals no U.S. campus is a safe haven while it tries to yank...

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DEI, school choice: The education issues fought over at the state level this year

State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public vs. charter school funding and cell phones were among the...

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Trump's ban on Harvard foreign students may come at a hefty price to the economy

The Trump administration’s efforts to block international students from Harvard could come at a hefty price — and not just for the university. ...

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Trump says Harvard will 'have to change its ways'

President Trump said Friday in the Oval Office that Harvard will “have to change its ways” after his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it...

23.05.2025 3

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Trump tariffs set to collide with back-to-school shopping

The worst impacts of President Trump's tariffs could hit just in time for back-to-school shopping. Whether or not Trump reaches new deals with China...

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Judge blocks revocation of international students' legal status

A district judge ruled Thursday the federal government could not revoke the legal status of international students after a nationwide crackdown on...

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McMahon spars with Democrats over request to cut Education Department funding

Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Wednesday defended to House members the Trump administration's request to cut 15 percent from her department's...

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Universities struggle to keep cancer research afloat amid Trump funding cuts

The pause of billions of dollars in research funding to universities has had devastating effects on cancer research as lab work is put on hold and...

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Trump administration terminating $60M in Harvard grants, citing antisemitism fight

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday it would be terminating $60 million in grants to Harvard, bringing the total amount...

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New Oklahoma curriculum standards to teach 'discrepancies in 2020 elections results'

Curriculum standards to be implemented in Oklahoma public schools next academic year include a change to how the 2020 election is taught, working in...

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Colleges to use summer break to regroup after rough start with Trump

U.S. colleges and universities will have three months to regroup after a brutal beginning to the second Trump administration that included sweeping...

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Opponents raise alarm over school vouchers in GOP budget bill

Opponents of school vouchers are raising concerns as House Republicans attempt to push through federal legislation in their “big, beautiful bill"...

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Judge rules Mohsen Mahdawi can attend Columbia graduation

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University student, can attend his college graduation amid...

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House committee leaders encourage Duke to end partnership with China's Wuhan University

The heads of two House committees have written a letter to the president of Duke University advising the North Carolina school to end its partnership...

15.05.2025 4

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Americans split on college DEI programs: Survey

Americans are largely split on support for college diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and what those initiatives actually mean, according...

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Columbia struggles to make headway with Trump admin despite praise over protest

Columbia University is increasingly acting in accordance with the Trump administration's wishes, but with little to show for it so far. After a group...

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Harvard president takes 25 percent pay cut amid funding battle with Trump

Harvard President Alan Garber has decided to take a 25 percent pay cut as the university faces multiple financial hits in its battle with the Trump...

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House Republicans propose higher taxes on university endowments

House Republicans are looking to raise excise taxes on private university endowments in President Trump’s tax bill as the administration battles...

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Educators seek to combat AI challenges in the classroom

Educators are reaching into their toolbox in an effort to adapt their instruction to a world where students can use ChatGPT to pull out a five-page...

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Trump administration investigating foreign donations at University of Pennsylvania

The Department of Education opened a foreign funding investigation into the University of Pennsylvania on Thursday.  The department's Office of the...

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Freed student: Columbia inciting violence with response to pro-Palestinian protest

Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi said Columbia’s response to pro-Palestinian protesters storming the library was...

09.05.2025 8

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This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators are feeling threatened in new ways

Teacher Appreciation Week this year is taking place under a shadow of uncertainty for those navigating political waters while trying to ensure...

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Rubio says administration will review visa statuses of arrested Columbia protesters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration will review the visa statuses of all the protesters arrested at Columbia University on...

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DOJ charges man with hate crimes over Columbia protests

The Department of Justice is charging a 20-year-old with hate crimes after he allegedly assaulted Jewish people with connections to Columbia...

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Trump suggests pulling tax exempt status for any school with antisemitism

President Trump in a recent interview with Hugh Hewitt, a conservative radio host, indicated that any college with antisemitism problems should have...

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School choice movement shifts fight to federal level after long-sought Texas win

The school choice movement is at a crossroads, celebrating perhaps its latest victory in a red state but looking at a much more difficult path forward...

07.05.2025 10

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'The fight came to me': Harvard president reflects on battle with Trump administration

Harvard President Alan Garber reflected on Harvard’s front-line position in the Trump administration’s battle with higher education, saying some...

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