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University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech
A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.The New York Times - 3h -
DHS agents search Columbia dorm rooms after Khalil arrest
Department of Homeland Security agents searched two dorm rooms at Columbia University Thursday night, the school said, a move that comes less than a week after the federal arrest of former grad ...The Hill - 5h -
Columbia protestor arrested for overstaying student visa as tensions grow on campus
The arrest of Leqaa Kordia follows the self-deportation of a Columbia doctoral student from India, Ranjani Srinivasan, whom DHS accused of supporting Hamas.NBC News - 3h -
The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.
Mr. Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against civilian casualties in Gaza, was arrested by immigration officers and sent to a detention center in Louisiana.The New York Times - 1d -
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...The Hill - 4d -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - 3d -
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid ...The Hill - 7h -
Pro-Israel group says it has ‘deportation list’ and has sent ‘thousands’ of names to Trump officials
Betar US is among far-right groups supporting Trump effort to deport students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. A far-right group that claimed credit for the arrest of a Palestinian activist ...The Guardian - 6h -
DHS agents serve warrants at Columbia University after protests over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
Columbia University confirms Homeland Security agents entered two university residences Thursday night with warrants, but no one was arrested or taken into custody. Earlier in the day, dozens of ...CBS News - 8h -
FBI joins search for missing American college student in Dominican Republic
An American college student has been missing in the Dominican Republic for nearly a week. She was last seen heading to the beach in the spring break destination town of Punta Cana. Manuel Bojorquez ...CBS News - 2d -
Why are tensions running high in Serbia ahead of a major student-led rally?
Students and other opponents of Serbia's populist president are gearing up for a major rally in the capital, Belgrade, over the weekend as momentum builds in favor of their demands for major ...ABC News - 1d -
W.Va. Republican's bill would ban visas for Chinese students
Freshman Rep. Riley Moore is backing legislation that would prohibit all Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas, in an effort to prevent them from spying on the American government or ...The Hill - 49m -
Students block access to Serbian state TV station amid nationwide protests
Anti-government rally in Belgrade this weekend billed as climax to months of unrest since Novi Sad tragedy last year. Europe live – latest updates Several hundred student protesters have ...The Guardian - 3d -
USDA suspends Maine university funding after Trump row over transgender athletes
The Department of Agriculture has suspended funding at the University of Maine after President Trump clashed with Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletic participation.NBC News - 2d -
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.NBC News - 3h -
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.NBC News - 3h -
Female students mark International Women's day by leading protests in Serbia against corruption
Female students have marked International Women's Day in Serbia by leading protests against corruption and sending a message decrying widespread violence against women in the countryABC News - 6d -
What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.CNBC - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Judge halts effort to deport Columbia protest leader, sets Wednesday hearing
A federal judge on Monday scheduled a Wednesday court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump immigration crackdown enters new waters with arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate marks a significant escalation in President Trump's immigration crackdown, with a lawful permanent resident who has not been charged with any crime now ...The Hill - 3d -
Judge to hear arguments on possible release of Mahmoud Khalil, activist arrested by ICE
A judge is set to hear arguments on the possible deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist who led encampment protests at Columbia University last year. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - 2d -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - 2d -
Attorney of man charged in alleged college hazing incident discusses case
Three people are facing felony criminal hazing charges in the death of 20-year-old Caleb Wilson, who was a sophomore at Southern University in Baton Rouge. An attorney for one of the men charged ...CBS News - 1d -
These 14 Democrats signed letter calling for Mahmoud Khalil's release
A group of 14 Democrats signed a Tuesday letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to release Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who has become a test case in ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 20h -
Former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seeking immediate release on free speech grounds
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested Thursday after staging a sit-in at Trump Tower demanding former Columbia student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's release from an ICE facility in ...CBS News - 6h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 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 - 5h -
Federal judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate whom federal immigration agents arrested in New York on Saturday. Mahmoud Khalil, who helped ...CBS News - 3d -
Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones
The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Attorney for Mahmoud Khalil speaks out as he faces deportation
Mahmoud Khalil is a green card holder who played a role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and is now facing deportation by the Trump Administration. NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to ...NBC News - 1d -
Protests erupt at Trump Tower in NYC over Mahmoud Khalil's detention
Protesters took to the Trump Tower lobby in New York City to denounce Mahmoud Khalil's detention. Khalil is a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against ...CBS News - 1d -
Oxford Hills girls basketball's Ella Pelletier named Gatorade Player of the Year
Mar. 13—Oxford Hills senior Ella Pelletier was announced Thursday as the recipient of the 2024-25 Gatorade Maine Girls Basketball Player of the Year award. Pelletier, a 5-foot-11 guard who has ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
This Is Who Loses in a Trade War
Europe, not Canada, Mexico or China, is most vulnerable to the fallout from Donald Trump’s mercantilist policies.The New York Times - 4d -
Pakistan's leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents' train attack
Pakistan’s prime minister traveled to restive southwestern Balochistan province to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued over 300 passengers from the insurgents who killed ...ABC News - 1d -
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbersFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia after outcry
An American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat, triggering widespread outrage, has left Australia.NBC News - 8h -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - 5d