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American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities
Professors flee elite US institutions in the face of what many characterise as a direct assault on education and scienceFinancial Times - 4d -
Yale professor leaving US: Trump launching 'brutal attack' on freedom
A professor at Yale University said Monday he would be leaving his post and the country over the Trump administration’s “brutal attack” on free speech. “The message is that they’re going to do a ...The Hill - 3d -
University of Minnesota says ICE detained graduate student
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S.NBC News - 5d -
Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants | Robert Reich
Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism. I was talking recently to a friend who’s a professor at Columbia University about what’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Several Colorado students' visas revoked, universities say
At least nine students between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University have had their student visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, spokespeople for the schools ...CBS News - 2d -
Attacks on small business contracting are misguided
Small businesses are being unfairly attacked by critics who are distorting the facts about the Small Business Administration's programs designed to recruit and retain them in the federal marketplace.The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration reviewing alleged antisemitism at Harvard University
The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.ABC News - 3d -
FBI searches homes of Indiana University cybersecurity professor
FBI agents executed search warrants last week at two homes owned by Indiana University computer science professor XiaoFeng Wang and his wife.NBC News - 4d -
Trump administration revokes visas of 10 Colorado international students, universities say
Students at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University have lost their visas, following a wave of high-profile arrests of international students across the country.NBC News - 2d -
Tormenting hawk is captured after repeatedly attacking villagers
A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.BBC News - 15h -
Bishop T.D. Jakes reveals "health incident" was a heart attack
Jakes confirmed in an interview with the "Today" that he had a massive heart attack.CBS News - 4d -
Is compulsory dog insurance needed to ensure victims of attacks get help?
A father believes it is "insane" pet insurance to cover attacks is not mandatory for all owners.BBC News - 4d -
Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.BBC News - 2d -
ICE: University of Minnesota student's visa not revoked for protests
The University of Minnesota international graduate student detained last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had his visa revoked over a drunk driving case, not due to participation ...The Hill - 3d -
Boebert to introduce resolution condemning Tesla vehicle attacks
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduced a Tuesday resolution condemning violent attacks on Tesla vehicles. “The definition of terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the ...The Hill - 3d -
Where is Belmont University? Meet Minnesota's opponent in WBIT championship in March Madness
Yes, we know where Belmont University is. However for those that do not, here is where the WBIT finalist is located.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Anthropic’s New Claude AI for Universities Touts ‘Responsible AI Adoption’
Anthropic is partnering with institutions such as Northeastern University on a version of its AI designed to guide students with ‘learning mode.’Inc. - 2d -
It's official. Bryant University hires its next men's basketball coach.
Christian will succeed Phil Martelli Jr.,who left Smithfield to take over the head coaching duties as Virginia Commonwealth University.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Administration Set to Pause $510 Million for Brown University
The administration has now targeted five schools’ federal funding as part of a pledge to combat what it considers to be antisemitism on university campuses.The New York Times - 22h -
Progressive groups: Attacks on judiciary 'unprecedented constitutional danger'
More than 80 national and local progressive groups are warning that the country is facing an “unprecedented constitutional danger” over recent attacks against judges by President Trump and his ...The Hill - 1d -
New Mexico GOP targeted in 'horrific' arson attack, officials say
The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday, according to officials.ABC News - 4d -
WATCH: ‘Bloody all over’: Teen attacked by aggressive sea lion
Phoebe Beltran, 15, was taking a swim test for the cadet lifeguard program in Long Beach, California, when she was attacked.ABC News - 2d -
University of Minnesota student lost visa for drunk driving, not protests, ICE says
MINNEAPOLIS — A University of Minnesota graduate student who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken into custody because of a drunken driving infraction, not for being ...NBC News - 3d -
Tufts University pushes for release of student grabbed off the street by immigration officials
Tufts University petitioned a federal judge to release student Rümeysa Öztürk, some of the strongest pushback by a school against the Trump administration's arrests of foreign students in recent ...NBC News - 1d -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - 21h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - 21h -
Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.The New York Times - 4d -
Who actually runs Columbia University? | Arjun Appadurai and Sheldon Pollock
Trustees aren’t academics – and they’re often political wolves in sheep’s clothing. We need reform to save the American university as we know it. Late on Friday evening, the trustees of Columbia ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University
The Trump administration cut funding to a host of Princeton University research projects, the school said Tuesday, making it the latest Ivy League institution whose federal backing has been reduced ...NBC News - 3d -
Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022ABC News - 21h -
Obama 'deeply concerned' with Trump crackdown on universities, law firms
Former President Obama said Thursday he was “deeply concerned” about President Trump’s crackdown on universities and law firms. “I’m more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens ...The Hill - 3h -
US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - 6d -
Even After the Salman Rushdie Attack, Turmoil at Chautauqua Institution
Charges of antisemitism and liberal bias, and dismay over cuts to the opera budget, have led to a small mutiny at Chautauqua Institution. And this was after the attack on Salman Rushdie.The New York Times - 1d -
Indiana University parts ways with athletic trainer accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse
Indiana University parted ways with a longtime athletic trainer after 44 seasons, the man's attorney said Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
Trump says ‘terrorists who attacked the beautiful Turnberry’ have been captured
President Trump said he was informed that the “terrorists who attacked" his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland had been captured. “I was just informed by Prime Minister Starmer of the United ...The Hill - 4d -
Prince Harry attacks ‘blatant lies’ in charity row as watchdog opens inquiry
Duke of Sussex says he hopes Charity Commission will ‘unveil the truth’ about governance of Sentebale. Prince Harry has launched a thinly veiled attack on the chair of the Sentebale charity he ...The Guardian - 1d -
Report: Chelsea have €70m offer rejected for attacker with seven goals
Chelsea are interested in signing Real Madrid’s Brazilian attacker Endrick this summer according to reports in Spain.The Blues have heavily targeted the South American market under the Todd Boehly ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
'Please don’t kill me': 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in Southern California
A teenager was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach while she was trying out to become a junior lifeguard cadet.NBC News - 2d -
Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after man mauled to death in latest fatal attack
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to cull 350 bears following a deadly attack on a humanABC News - 2d -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 3d
