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University of California Resolves Civil Rights Complaints Over Gaza Protests
Five schools agreed to changes after reports that they failed to protect students from antisemitism and anti-Arab and anti-Muslim discrimination.The New York Times - 8h -
University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and ...ABC News - 1d -
Universities warn international students to come back to campus before Trump inauguration
More than a dozen U.S. universities have issued guidance to their international students urging them to be back on campus before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Trump. Trump has ...The Hill - 1d -
Plagiarism 'happening all over' at top US universities: Scholar
Author and scholar Carol Swain says officials at top U.S. universities need to hold their faculty more accountableThe Hill - 2d -
Italy’s Azimut and China Universal team up on Abu Dhabi ETF link
Azimut will launch a fund in Abu Dhabi to invest in a China Universal ETF in Shanghai and vice versaFinancial Times - 3d -
Lawsuit Claims Elite Universities Favor Wealthy Students in Admissions Process
The case shows a rare peek at the secret deliberations of university leaders and admissions officials.Inc. - 3d -
NFL Universe Football launches NFL Christmas Games on Netflix
NFL and Netflix fans alike can experience the holidays on Roblox through winter-themed football events in NFL Universe Football and Netflix's Nextworld.VentureBeat - 4d -
Lawmakers react to mysterious drone sightings
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security say there is "no evidence of a current threat to public safety" or of foreign influence regarding the mysterious drones that have been spotted in at ...CBS News - 5d -
On the hunt for mystery drones
The search for answers grows as more mystery drones are spotted over New Jersey, New York, and a handful of other states. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.NBC News - Dec. 15 -
The mysterious origins of Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog
Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell and the iconic statue of Rocky Balboa, but it's also the birthplace of the popular holiday drink Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog. The drink is made in ...CBS News - Dec. 14 -
Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University athletes invokes Fifth Amendment in deposition
The former Indiana University basketball team doctor accused of sexually assaulting players back in the 1990s invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination dozens of times during a ...NBC News - Dec. 13 -
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory.Wired - Dec. 13 -
At Opening Night at La Scala, Opera Is the Center of the Universe
There is nothing quite like opening night of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, a temple of opera, for pomp, pageantry and politics.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Werner Herzog's ‘Theater of Thought’ Explores the Mysteries of the Brain
In “Theater of Thought,” he talks to scientists and other experts about consciousness, quantum computing and whether parrots understand human speech.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim
The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. Her lawyer said that the school fired her this week, and vowed to sue.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Details on mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey
There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Movie Review: 'Kraven the Hunter' is another misfire in the Spider-Man universe
Kraven the Hunter can climb sheer walls like a gorilla, snatch fish out of streams like a bear and outrun deerABC News - Dec. 11 -
'Christmas lights' galaxy reveals how Universe formed
The galaxy resembling Christmas lights hanging in the cosmos has space scientists feeling festiveBBC News - Dec. 11 -
Keanu Reeves, Jeff Fowler on stepping into the "Sonic" universe
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" brings back director Jeff Fowler and introduces Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Sonic's powerful and enigmatic rival from the video games. They join "CBS Mornings."CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu as Wildfires Threaten City
No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Is Kraven the Hunter the last chance for Sony’s Spider-Man universe?
We’ve had five supposedly Spidey features without any sign of their presiding superhero. Let’s hope he finally swings into action in the sixth. Does anyone out there really know why Spider-Man ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
University of Michigan condemns antisemitic attack on regent's home
The University of Michigan on Monday denounced an attack on the home of Jordan Acker, a university regent, in which his house was vandalized and pro-Palestinian messages were spray-painted on his ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic
In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Seven people arrested in alleged Rutgers University social media drug ring
Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, authorities announced this week.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
University of Michigan to stop mandating diversity statement for faculty members
The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, promotion or tenure, Provost Laurie McCauley announced Thursday. The decision comes after a recommendation ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
After much anticipation, University of Michigan's board doesn't vote on defunding DEI
The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements
The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts
Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025
Next year, you won’t need to download yet another app to use an EV charger from an unfamiliar brand. Most of the major EV makers and charging networks are on board.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players found competent
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting Indiana University basketball players back in the 1990s will be deposed Wednesday after a judge ruled he was can be questioned about the ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy
Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
New evidence uncovered in Princes in Tower mystery
A Huddersfield professor finds the first reference in 540 years of any item belonging to the princes.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2
