Canvas downtime affects students at several universities during exams
On Thursday, a significant number of students throughout the U.S. experienced disruptions to the Canvas learning platform as various universities look into a cybersecurity incident impacting several institutions. Canvas, a cloud-based tool used by schools to handle coursework, grades, and communication, faced a critical outage. This happened at a particularly inconvenient time for many universities, […]
Bipartisan legislation aims to prevent funding from China and Qatar to American universities.
New Legislation Targets Foreign Influence in U.S. Education A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is actively addressing foreign influence in American education, focusing particularly on financial connections between universities and unfriendly nations. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit federal funding for universities that have “branch” campuses in hostile territories or that accept research grants in sensitive […]
Balancing safety and education: The experiences of Jewish students at UK universities
Experiencing Duality as a Jewish Student in Britain Being a Jewish student in Britain today feels like straddling two worlds. Prepping for lectures, studying for exams, I navigate classrooms and library queues just like any other student. Yet, there’s this underlying anxiety—will I be targeted because of my faith or identity? Do I need to […]
Inside Look—Rep. Elise Stefanik: ‘Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America’s Elite Universities’
The following is an exclusive excerpt from Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s new book. On Sunday, December 10, 2023, following a hearing, Harvard University was set to convene the Harvard University Oversight Board to determine Claudine Gay’s future as president. Amidst a culture of secrecy, Harvard is noted for having many officials from the Obama administration involved. […]
DeSantis endorses legislation addressing Islamic extremism in Florida universities
DeSantis Signs Bill Targeting Terrorist Organizations Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a new bill on Monday that establishes a nationwide framework for labeling terrorist organizations and penalizing universities that lend support to them. He stated this move is part of a broader effort to combat Islamic extremism within Florida. Speaking next to a sign condemning Sharia […]
Rep. Elise Stefanik Describes New Book as an In-Depth Exploration of Top Universities
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Discusses Upcoming Book on Elite Universities Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-New York) has described her forthcoming book, Poisoned Ivy: An Internal Report on Academic and Moral Corruption at America’s Elite Universities, as a thorough examination of prestigious educational institutions in the U.S. In a recent interview with Matthew Boyle on Breitbart News Saturday, […]
Iran issues warnings to US universities in Lebanon, according to US officials
Americans Stranded in the Middle East The U.S. State Department is looking into ways to help Americans evacuate from the Middle East. Recently, they reported that over 9,000 Americans have managed to return from the area in just a few days. Interestingly, out of that number, only 300 are from Israel. U.S. officials have noted […]
Sen. Cotton Alerts About Chinese Spying Aimed at U.S. Universities
Breitbart Event on China’s Threats On Thursday, Breitbart News hosted a policy event focused on the threats posed by China and the Chinese Communist Party. The conversation included topics like intellectual property theft and incidents involving U.S. universities and research institutions. The event, titled “China: Known and Unknown Threats,” featured a discussion led by Washington […]
Cuba Threatens Opposing Youth with Military Gathering to ‘Protect Socialism’ at Universities
Cuba’s Universities Plan Military Training for Students On Tuesday, universities in Cuba announced plans for “College Student Fortress Exercises,” which will involve military training alongside activities deemed “revolutionary, patriotic, and anti-imperialist.” An independent news source reported that this initiative, set for March 27, will celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. It’s intended […]
Bill by Tom Cotton mandates that universities reveal visa holders to the Department of Homeland Security.
New Bill Demands Reporting of Visa Holders in Higher Education Senate Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing scrutiny over foreign nationals in U.S. universities. The proposed legislation, known as the Education Visa Transparency Act, seeks to mandate that publicly funded institutions report all visa holders among students, faculty, […]