Move aside, racial quotas and DEI issues. Colleges are allowing high schoolers to showcase their values to gain admission.
Colleges Encourage Student Discussions on Current Issues Elite American colleges are working with global critics to evaluate potential applicants in a unique way. They’ve created a program that invites applicants to express their thoughts on pressing topics like the Gaza conflict and societal disconnect. Institutions such as Colby College, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, […]
Affluent families are purchasing homes in other states to take advantage of tuition savings at colleges.
Tuition Discounts and Real Estate Strategies University tuition can be quite overwhelming, and many affluent families are, understandably, on the hunt for ways to ease these expenses. While scholarships are a common route, another increasingly popular option involves taking advantage of state residency tuition discounts. Every state offers reduced tuition rates for its residents, largely […]
Senate parliamentarian disapproves tax exemption for religious colleges and gun silencer deregulation in GOP major bill
A senator has dismissed Republican efforts to exempt a select few religious institutions, like Hillsdale University, from taxation on university contributions. This comes amid a proposed GOP bill aimed at significantly increasing taxes on donations from affluent universities, while specifically exempting Hillsdale, a Christian liberal arts college in Michigan, which has enlisted lobbyists to avoid […]
Colleges anxiously anticipate the Trump-Harvard agreement
In light of President Trump’s announcement regarding a new contract with Harvard, the university is taking a moment to reassess its position. After a period marked by halted funding and various federal investigations, along with Trump’s attempts to limit Harvard’s international student enrollment, the president indicated that details about the arrangement should surface in the […]
Colleges Hold Billion-Dollar Funds While Raising Tuition Fees
Rising Tuition and Job Cuts at Universities Despite Large Donations Many universities are increasing tuition fees and making cuts to staffing, all while having significant donations in their coffers. Although schools have criticized the Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding, the reality is that tuition fees have been on the rise for years. Revenues have […]
Serious misinformation issue poses risks to Jewish students in US colleges
Misinformation’s Threat to Truth and Safety on Campuses Misinformation is evolving beyond just an online problem; it poses a significant threat to honesty, democracy, and overall safety, particularly on American university campuses. Today’s students primarily consume news through TikTok, Instagram, and other social media, where accuracy often takes a back seat to engagement. The more […]
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ endangers Christian colleges and religious freedom
Concerns Over New Education Bill While I may not be up on the roof anymore, my eyes are still on the horizon, and what’s coming from Washington raises alarms for anyone who values purpose, service, and freedom of religion. It’s called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” It sounds good, right? But beneath that impressive […]
How colleges contributed to the outbreak of the LA riots
Philosophical Shift in Academia For years, those at the helm of education have pushed the idea of “neutrality” in discussions about existential topics. Questions like the existence of God, the nature of the highest good, and how to live morally were at the forefront. However, this so-called neutrality has often masked deeper issues. It’s a […]
CUNY leaders and heads of other colleges facing antisemitism to be questioned by House committee next month
Upcoming Hearing on Campus Anti-Semitism Cuny Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez, along with two other university leaders, is set to appear before the House Education Committee next month to discuss the anti-Semitism concerns at their institutions. Rodríguez will testify alongside Georgetown University interim president Robert Groves and UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lions on July 9, as […]
The “Trump did it” argument: Colleges and companies’ latest reason for reducing wokeness.
Trump’s Influence on Education and Business Practices Across the nation, a phrase seems to echo in many conversations: “Trump let me do that.” This sentiment can be heard in various settings, from workplaces to universities. Numerous companies are winding down their diversity initiatives. Why? Well, they point to Trump as the catalyst. Universities have shut […]