Sydney Sweeney is not a threat — and that has scholars worried
The Academic Response to Sydney Sweeney’s Advertising Campaign Sydney Sweeney has become a contentious figure among academic circles, particularly following her latest American Eagle advertising campaign. In the ads, she appears cheerful, sporting denim that epitomizes Americana, which has stirred considerable ideological unrest. At first glance, the backlash might seem like typical social media outrage. […]
University of Michigan faces criticism over claims of Chinese scholars smuggling biological weapons.
Federal Investigations Into University of Michigan The University of Michigan finds itself under federal scrutiny amidst a series of alarming potential national security threats. In June, two Chinese researchers associated with the university faced accusations of trying to smuggle a harmful biological agent to the U.S. One of the suspects claimed that he intended to […]
Iran Presents 100 Muslim Scholars to Declare Trump an ‘Adversary of God’
Iran’s Media and Muslim Scholars Respond to U.S. and Israel Iran’s state media has been highlighting letters from “a group of 100 Muslim scholars and intellectuals.” These leaders have criticized President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, labeling them as “enemies of God.” They’ve cautioned against any cooperation or normalizing relations with the U.S. or […]
Ireland aims to attract scholars as the US turns unwelcoming for independent thinkers.
Ireland is planning to introduce a program aimed at attracting scholars and university lecturers from abroad, inspired by remarks about the U.S. being “a cold place for free thinkers and talented researchers” during the Trump administration. On Tuesday, Higher Education Minister James Lawless will seek approval from the Cabinet for the “Global Talent Initiative,” which […]
'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze
Fulbright scholar Aubrey Ray was to be paid three months of work by the US government through an education assistant at a school for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia. Instead, he only paid about a week and had no words as to when he could see the remaining grants. Lay is one of the academics who […]
Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
The Trump administration has resumed applications for federal scholarships to help research agriculture at historically black universities after protesting from lawmakers rather than a sharp suspension last week. The USDA administered the federal 1890 National Scholars Program through Partnerships and the Public Office (OPPE), and put the program on hold “plus further reviews” last week, […]
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on frozen firsts, Santa scholars and constitutional achievements
App user: Click here to take the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test about America's unique national character, trends, history, and people, including current events, sights, and sounds. This week's quiz focuses on Frozen Firsts, Santa Scholars, and Constitutional Milestones. Can you answer all 8 questions correctly? For more lifestyle articles, visit […]
‘Unsupported By Any Evidence’: Legal Scholars Blast AOC Impeachment Move In ‘Profoundly Cynical’ SCOTUS Crusade
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched the latest salvo against the Supreme Court on Wednesday, but legal experts say the move will do little beyond further eroding the court’s legitimacy. Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against Associate Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito on Wednesday, suggesting that the jurists are corrupt or otherwise unfit […]