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UK ministers demand safety for defence groups at university job fairs
Defence secretary John Healey says industry recruiters face ‘harassment and intimidation’ on campusFinancial Times - 6h -
Mystery around top-ranked Rockefeller book grows as university publisher denies involvement
The book is ranked No. 22 on Amazon's list of best-selling economic history books, yet it's filled with factual errors.CNBC - 6h -
Cardiff University plans to cut 400 jobs and axe courses
Vice-chancellor Wendy Larner says "it is no longer an option for us to continue as we are".BBC News - 9h -
Master's programs: Cash cows for universities, financial burdens for students
Brown University plans to expand its master's programs to address financial deficits, raising concerns about the exploitation of federal loan policies and the potential negative ROI for students.The Hill - 10h -
Serbian farmers join striking university students' 24-hour traffic blockade in Belgrade
Serbia’s striking university students have started a 24-hour blockade of a key traffic intersection in the capital Belgrade, stepping up pressure on the populist authorities over a deadly canopy ...ABC News - 22h -
Bessent pushes gradual 2.5% universal US tariffs plan
Trump’s Treasury secretary wants levies to rise month by month in order to give businesses time to adjustFinancial Times - 1d -
Ex-Wisconsin university chancellor fired over porn career sues in hope of teaching again
A former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor fired over his involvement in the adult entertainment industry filed a federal lawsuit in hopes of getting reinstated as a professor at the ...NBC News - 1d -
'He's in a different universe right now': Jannik Sinner's dominance on display at Australian Open
Sinner won his second Australian Open title, cementing his place as the best in the world.ESPN - 1d -
University of South Carolina apologizes for playing song of LSU players's late father at game
The University of South Carolina apologized Sunday for its arena DJ’s playing a song by the late father of a Louisiana State University player, moments after the Gamecocks’ big women’s basketball ...NBC News - 1d -
Florida coach Todd Golden cleared of sexual harassment accusations in university Title IX investigation
It was revealed there was no evidence to back up the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against the 39-year-old coachCBS Sports - 1d -
Man charged with murdering university lecturer
Claire Chick, who was a nurse and university lecturer, was found fatally injured in a street.BBC News - 2d -
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge
Universal is hoping the excitement around “Wicked” can hang around — for good.NBC News - 4d -
University students lead a strike in Serbia as populist president plans a rally to counter protests
A student-led strike in Serbia on Friday closed down numerous businesses and many people didn’t go to work as populist President Aleksandar Vucic planned a big rally to counter growing ...ABC News - 4d -
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge
The marketing plan for "Wicked: For Good" is expected to be similar to the playbook used for "Wicked," with a few alterations to avoid oversaturating audiences.CNBC - 4d -
Universal TV studio chief Pearlena Igbokwe to oversee NBC Entertainment
The moves consolidates control of NBC and studios on the West Coast.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Bottom Line: Columbia University brings in Trump transition alum
Education Columbia University, a hot spot for pro-Palestinian protests last spring, hired BGR Government Affairs to lobby on issues related to higher education and appropriations. Republican ...The Hill - 5d -
Our universities need both free speech and diversity protections to succeed
We need to think creatively about threats to open inquiry and ways to preserve and enhance free expression on campus. Reiterating well-worn attacks on DEI will not help in that effort.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Severance spending at top UK universities surges
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”ABC News - Jan. 16 -
How Ozempic Has Forever Changed How Much People Spend on Food, According to a New Cornell University Study
Ozempic doesn’t just reduce weight. Research shows GLP-1s also changes how much people spend on food, and the types of food they buy.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Forgives 260,000 Loans for Ashford University Students
Ashford University was one the country’s largest for-profit college companies at one point.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas
“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of TexasABC News - Jan. 15 -
Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for 'Not Like Us'
The superstar rapper claims in a lawsuit that the record company he and Kendrick Lamar are both signed with have put his life and reputation at risk.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night
A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university
Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injuredABC News - Jan. 11 -
Hammer attack injures eight students at Tokyo university
Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom. Eight Tokyo university students attacked with a hammer ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Asian American professor wrongfully accused of spying for China is suing University of Kansas
Franklin Tao, an Asian American scientist who was wrongfully accused of spying for China, is suing the University of Kansas, his former employer, accusing it of “vicious, unabated discrimination.”NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia
Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement Tuesday with the Department of Education over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its campus. The school has agreed to take actions to ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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4 San Diego State University fraternity members charged after pledge suffers burn injuries
A "skit" at a fraternity party that left a pledge with burns over 16% of his body led authorities to file charges against four San Diego State University students, including the person who was ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump could declare national economic emergency to justify universal tariffs, CNN reports
The president-elect is looking at utilizing the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement his plan for tariffs on imports.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles
Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Universities need new ways to make their research pay
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fallFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech
Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2
