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Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Group of Sipa graduates demonstrate against government’s jailing of graduate student, who spoke up for Palestinians. A handful of alumni from Columbia University’s school of international and ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Colleges watch nervously as Columbia scrambles to appease Trump
Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the ...The Hill - 2d -
Stefanik predicts new Columbia leader 'won't last' because 'they still don't get it'
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) predicted on Sunday the new acting president of Columbia University “won’t last” after the prestigious institution lost its second leader in recent months to scrutiny ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 2d -
A Columbia Campus Occupation Could Have Ended Without Police, Report Says
A university senate review concludes that some demonstrators who occupied Hamilton Hall were willing to leave voluntarily.The New York Times - 1d -
He Made an AI Tool to Help With Coding Interviews. Then Columbia University Suspended Him
The ethics of using AI for help with job interviews are under debate in the coding field now, and will under discussion in many other industries soon.Inc. - 5d -
Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to ColumbiaFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump admin initiating review of Harvard contracts after Columbia concessions
The Trump administration announced on Monday it would be initiating a review of federal contracts with Harvard University, saying it will be an inquiry of a similar kind to the one it conducted at ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.The New York Times - 2d -
Judge rejects government's request to move Mahmoud Khalil's case to Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the encampment protests at Columbia University last spring, was detained on March 8 at his student apartment building.ABC News - 1d -
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 - 3d -
Detained students sent to remote ICE facilities in Louisiana accused of human rights abuses
Mahmoud Khalil, who was studying at Columbia, and Alireza Doroudi, from the University of Alabama, are both being held at an ICE processing center in Jena, Louisiana.NBC News - 1d -
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case must continue in New Jersey
Ruling does not guarantee Columbia University protester will be moved out of a detention facility in Louisiana. A federal judge has ruled that the legal battle over Mahmoud Khalil ’s deportation ...The Guardian - 1d -
University of Minnesota says ICE detained graduate student
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S.NBC News - 4d -
John Daly's son, John II, earns first collegiate victory at Columbia Spring Invitational
John Daly II, the son of two-time major winner John Daly, captured his first collegiate victory Monday at the Columbia Spring Invitational.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 17h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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. - 22h -
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 - 49m -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
New Columbia President Attacked by Stefanik Over 2023 Text Message
Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican, questioned Claire Shipman’s commitment to protecting Jewish students. Ms. Shipman pledged “to build on the significant progress we’ve made.”The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Cornell University student activist whose visa was revoked announces departure from the U.S.
A Cornell University graduate student whose visa was revoked following his involvement in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its actions against pro-Palestinian student protesters ...NBC News - 1d -
University girls lacrosse wins back-and-forth battle over Morgantown, 8-7
Apr. 2—MORGANTOWN — The University and Morgantown High girls' lacrosse teams produced an instant classic on Wednesday night at Pony Lewis field as the crosstown rivals battled to a one-goal finish. ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
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 - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs in brief: universal levies and targeted retaliation
New duties imposed by US president will send shockwaves through global supply chainsFinancial Times - 5h -
Booker’s 2020 campaign staff praise senator over marathon speech
More than 80 of Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) former campaign staff praised his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor. “As alumni of your 2020 presidential campaign, we write today to express ...The Hill - 1d -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 5d -
Former Panthers HC lands interim job at Stanford University
Another former Panthers HC is getting back into the game through the collegiate level. This time, it's Frank Reich.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien … and the pandemic
A chubby, rhubarb and custard-coloured tower bedecked with anteaters and moles make a fun neighbour to the city’s dreaming spires. It’s left some locals lost for words. A carved stone pangolin ...The Guardian - 2d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 1d -
With 17 Words, Duke University Basketball Star Cooper Flagg’s Mom Taught a Brilliant Lesson in How to Raise Successful Kids
You want to be successful. What would you do for your kids?Inc. - 4d -
D-backs' Ryne Nelson becomes first pitcher other than Shohei Ohtani to record a hit in the universal DH era
Because of an array of managerial moves, Nelson was forced into action at the plateCBS Sports - 3d
