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Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues
Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.The New York Times - 4d -
Welcome to Nollywood, the Lagos-born movie universe
The accidental origins, rise, decline and resurgence of Nigeria’s vast and vibrant film industryFinancial Times - 17h -
ICE arrests activist who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University
ICE has arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead last year's student encampment protests at Columbia University in New York City. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.CBS News - 5d -
FBI joins Dominican Republic search for missing University of Pittsburgh student, police say
The FBI has joined the Dominican Republic’s police in searching for Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student who went missing a week ago while on spring break. Konanki, 20, vanished ...The Hill - 4d -
Former Columbia University student, who led pro-Palestinian protests, remains detained
On Monday, a judge issued a temporary order blocking Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. A former Columbia University student, Khalil led pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He was detained Saturday by ...CBS News - 2d -
Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy
ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of AmericaFinancial Times - 3d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Johns Hopkins University says it is cutting more than 2,000 workers due to cut to federal aid
Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut. “The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International ...The Hill - 1d -
It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University
The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.The Hill - 3d -
Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.BBC News - 2d -
D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.The New York Times - 1d -
Universities Have a New Tactic to Keep Athletes From Transferring: Charge Them
Some schools believe buyout clauses in N.I.L. contracts could compel players to stay.The New York Times - 1d -
DHS arrests another student involved in Columbia university protests
According to the sources, it was part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on individuals it has described as espousing the views of Hamas.ABC News - 1d -
Columbia University in crosshairs as video of Mahmoud Khalil's arrest released
Newly-released video shows the moment U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil into custody from his Columbia ...CBS News - 22h -
Columbia University in crosshairs as video of Mahmoud Khalil's arrest released
Newly-released video shows the moment U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil into custody from his Columbia ...CBS News - 22h -
Republicans in Congress weigh tax increase for top university endowments
Elite US schools including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton could see levies on investment gains raised as high as 21%Financial Times - 9h -
Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast
There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
You Are Probably Wildly Underestimating How Many Americans Support DEI, New Study Shows
How popular is diversity and inclusion in Trump’s America, really? A new study suggests whatever you’re thinking, you’re probably wrong.Inc. - 3d -
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.CNBC - 3d -
‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man
The US government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfire. Almost a decade ago, I started a business called ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump admin live updates: Appeals court allows Trump to enact anti-DEI exec orders
In a new Truth Social post Friday morning, President Donald Trump suggested that former President Joe Biden and other former administration officials should go to jail.ABC News - 20h -
Appeals court rules Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now
The decision from the three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.CBS News - 19h -
Appeals court rules Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now
The decision from the three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.CBS News - 19h -
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbersFinancial Times - 5d -
Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat
Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist
Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Judge blocks deportation of pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
A judge has, for the time being, blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.CBS News - 4d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy shot a 67 at The Players ChampionshipABC News - 1d -
Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding
Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate. • Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates . • Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - 1d -
The household item turning runners into world record holders
When Grant Fisher stepped off the track at Boston University on Feb.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic
A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.CBS News - 6d -
Manchester looks to build on life sciences cluster effect
The city’s ecosystem of universities, commerce and research is attracting investors and start-upsFinancial Times - 5d -
Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy, study suggests
Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.BBC News - 3d -
Rory McIlroy Takes Heckler’s Phone During Practice Round in Viral Video
The unruly guest, identified as a University of Texas golfer, was escorted out of the eventYahoo Sports - 1d -
Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.CNBC - 1d -
Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies
Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil ‘first of many to come’
President says in post his administration ‘will not tolerate’ actions of protesters at Columbia and other US universities. Donald Trump said on Monday that the arrest of a prominent Palestinian ...The Guardian - 5d
