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First look: Universal's Epic Universe gives Disney theme parks a run for their money
Universal's Epic Universe is largely a triumph, and will instantly become the the favorite theme park of many. It should also change the industry.Los Angeles Times - 16h -
A Sneak Peek Inside Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park in Orlando
The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.The New York Times - 5d -
Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout
Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industryFinancial Times - 3d -
On free speech, universities need to look in the mirror
Former President Barack Obama recently urged universities to stand up to the Trump administration's attacks on freedom of speech, and to reflect on how they might have restricted free speech ...The Hill - 18h -
Fairfield Union's Adelyn Wolfe signs to play softball at the University of Rio Grande
Fairfield Union senior Adelyn Wolfe signs letter of intent to play softball the University of Rio Grande.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Universal will build its first European theme park on a site near London
Universal says it has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in EuropeABC News - 11h -
Visas revoked for more than 3 dozen California university students and alumni
Stanford University is the latest California school to report that the visas of several students and alumni have been revoked as part of a sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration.NBC News - 3d -
Jeremiah Ostriker, Who Plumbed Dark Forces That Shape Universe, Dies at 86
There’s more to the universe than meets the eye, he found. His studies led astronomy to the dark side, changing our view of what’s out there.The New York Times - 1d -
University of Florida student deported to Colombia following traffic stop
An international student studying at the University of Florida has been deported to his home country of Colombia after he was arrested for alleged traffic violations, his family and local officials ...NBC News - 1d -
Britain Lost Out on Euro Disney. Now It’s Getting a Universal Theme Park.
A yet-to-be-named Universal Studios theme park will be the country’s largest tourist attraction when it opens in 2031. But studio executives have not yet said which characters will be featured.The New York Times - 18h -
How to watch Penn State vs. Boston University NCAA Frozen Four semifinal
Penn State faces Boston University in the Frozen Four on Thursday evening in St. Louis. The Nittany Lions are the underdog.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 5d -
A.J. Brown talks chasing your purpose during Q&A session at Miami University
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown urges students to chase their purpose during visit and speaking engagement at Miami UniversityYahoo Sports - 16h -
Trump is targeting US universities as never before. Here are four ways to help them | Cas Mudde
Supporters in Europe can offer new opportunities and minimise the isolation. Certainly they can avoid making things worse. Universities in the US are under attack. While the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 3d -
Caledonia's Noah King to spend final college basketball season at Missouri Western State University
Apr. 8—Caledonia grad Noah King will play his final season of college basketball at Division II Missouri Western State University. King, who announced his commitment to the Griffons on social media ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British space company to design fleet of satellites that may help map early universe
Blue Skies Space – commissioned by Italian Space Agency – hopes faint signals from dawn of universe could be detected from far side of moon. A British space company is designing a fleet of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Islanders Prospects, Boston University Forwards Eiserman & Bednarik Battle Penn Sate In Frozen Four
New York Islanders prospects and Boston University forwards Cole Eiserman (No. 20) and Kamil Bednarik (No. 61), both selected in the 2024 NHL Draft, will be competing in the 2025 Frozen Four.Yahoo Sports - 41m -
Masters of the Universe survey Trump’s train wreck
Plus, what the market fallout means for all corners of Wall Street — for private equity, private credit and dealmakingFinancial Times - 2d -
Universities should not be greedy with technology spin-offs
Letting software and life sciences companies emerge from research has long-term benefits for academic institutionsFinancial Times - 2d -
Universities must become active launchpads for innovation
Research labs must move beyond passive spillovers and become active launchpads for new companies that leverage federally funded research.The Hill - 1d -
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.CBS News - 3d -
Universal closes in on deal to build ‘Project Nectarine’ UK theme park
Ministers hope Bedford park will boost ambitions to develop Oxford-Cambridge corridorFinancial Times - 3d -
Student visas revoked at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford and other US colleges, universities
After the high-profile detainment of Mahmoud Khalil -- a Columbia grad -- in March, higher education institutions across the U.S. are reporting student visa revocations.ABC News - 2d -
How a cash crisis pushed Dundee university to brink of collapse
Funding shortfalls and management failures have left the Scottish institution’s survival in the hands of the stateFinancial Times - 2d -
Instead of attacking universities, Trump should help veterans enroll
If our goal is to incorporate different opinions into our nation’s colleges, we should push to bring in more military veterans, both as students and professors.The Hill - 1d -
Thousands welcome NCAA champion Gators back to University of Florida campus
The Gators plan to host a major celebration before the spring football game on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Academic freedom in the US is under threat – universities of the world, unite! | Andrew Graham
We cannot be neutral with respect to fake news, misinformation or outright lies. In western academia, everything began with philosophy. Ever since, especially since the Enlightenment and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Universal to build one of Europe's biggest theme parks in UK
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Has Targeted Universities Like Harvard, Cornell, Columbia. Why?
President Trump has set his sights on defunding colleges, singling out some of the world’s wealthiest schools in what critics say is an attack on academic freedom.The New York Times - 21h -
Bond and Paddington: What can we expect from Universal's new UK theme park?
Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.BBC News - 11h -
Morgantown offense explodes for 19 runs in decisive victory over University to sweep season series
Apr. 9—MORGANTOWN — After suffering a fifth one-run loss on Tuesday, the Morgantown High baseball team turned around 24 hours later and put on its best offensive performance of the season. MHS ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
What Time Is the Men's NCAA Championship? How to Watch and Stream the Final March Madness Game
This year's March Madness tournament will conclude on April 7 with the men's NCAA championship game between the University of Florida and University of HoustonYahoo Sports - 2d -
Frozen Four 2025: Where to watch NCAA hockey tournament, bracket, start time, TV channel, live stream, preview
Denver takes on Western Michigan while Penn State faces Boston UniversityCBS Sports - 1d -
US revokes more than 500 foreign student visas
Higher education associations raise concerns as crackdown on universities intensifiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Heads of Northwestern legal clinics sue House committee over records demand
The leaders of two Northwestern University law clinics are suing the House Education and the Workforce Committee and their own university to prevent the turning over of records the panel requested ...The Hill - 15h -
Senate Panel Demands Information About Gaza Protest Group at Columbia
Lawmakers want the university to turn over all its records about Students for Justice in Palestine. At Northwestern University, two professors sued over a separate request.The New York Times - 13h -
Jimmies softball sweeps Dakota State in Sunday evening games
Apr. 6—JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown softball team took advantage of Dakota State University errors in an 8-0 game in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, April 6, at the Nelson ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jimmies baseball splits with Mayville State in Sioux City
Apr. 7—SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The University of Jamestown baseball team were doomed by two wild pitches in a 5-3 loss to Mayville State University on Sunday, April 6, at the Sanford Sports Complex. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jimmies softball finishes weekend with sweep over Dakota State
Apr. 7—JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown softball team had a big fourth inning and it carried them to an 11-2 win over Dakota State University (South Dakota) on Monday, April 7, at the Nelson ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
