Universities under scrutiny for connections to scholarship program associated with the CCP
China Select Committee Investigates University Ties to Chinese Scholarship Funds The China Select Committee is set to investigate universities connected to China’s scholarship initiatives, as lawmakers express concerns about what they refer to as Beijing’s covert influence and its access to sensitive U.S. research and technology. This week, the committee dispatched formal inquiries to several […]
House Republicans Intensify Scrutiny of Universities Accused of Overcharging Students for Tuition
House Judiciary Committee Summons UPenn and Brown University The House Judiciary Committee is calling on the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Brown University due to their apparent reluctance to provide records related to possible schemes affecting student tuition pricing. A letter sent to both universities emphasized that the institutions are allegedly involved in collectively raising […]
Microsoft Researchers Collaborate with Sanctioned Chinese Universities to Strengthen Surveillance Systems
Microsoft Research Asia, a significant facility located in Beijing and Shanghai, is still engaged in AI research, including areas involving facial recognition, even with ties to sanctioned Chinese military-related universities, which raises concerns about potential misuse. Microsoft, however, insists there are safeguards in place to manage such sensitive research at the lab. Founded in 1998, […]
Governor of Indiana declares unprecedented tuition freeze at state universities
Indiana Freezes Tuition Fees for Public Universities Indiana has decided to freeze tuition rates across the state, aiming to make higher education more accessible for college students. Governor Mike Brown made this announcement in a press release, indicating that public universities are committed to maintaining these fees steady for the upcoming academic years, specifically 2025-2026 […]
Alan Dershowitz: Universities Should Be Honest About What ‘Meritocracy’ Truly Means
Trump Administration’s Demands on Harvard The Trump administration has made certain demands regarding Harvard, particularly against accepting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their admissions and employment practices. Many Americans resonate with the sentiment expressed by Martin Luther King Jr. about being judged by character rather than skin color. However, this notion of “achievement” can […]
Erika Donalds Supports Trump’s Initiative to Reopen American Universities to Chinese Students
Florida Republican Representative Byron Donald has officially entered the race for the 2026 Florida Governor’s position, with backing from former President Donald Trump. Erica Donald shared insights into the personal motivations and discussions that led them to embark on this new journey in public service. “Florida has been incredibly good to us. Byron and I […]
Battles between Harvard and Columbia with Trump highlight lessons for other universities
The conflict between the Trump administration and institutions like Harvard and Columbia offers valuable insights for other universities as they navigate the president’s attempts to influence their policies. While Trump has made clear his intent to challenge higher education on the campaign trail, the extent of his confrontational approach took many schools by surprise. In […]
The hidden tax loophole allowing universities to create billion-dollar empires
Concerns Over Tax Status of Elite Universities There’s been a growing discussion around the tax status of wealthy universities in the U.S. As many institutions build significant real estate portfolios and hold vast endowments, there’s a feeling that they should contribute more to the communities they inhabit. Universities like Harvard, Yale, and the University of […]
Editorial argues that universities need to bring back free speech
Harvard’s Legal Struggles and the Broader Confidence Crisis in Higher Education Harvard might secure a legal victory against the Trump administration, but the challenge to rebuild trust in higher education as a bastion of free expression remains significant. The Washington Post’s editorial board emphasized this point recently. The editorial noted a dramatic decline in public […]
Top Universities Collaborate With Harvard to Maintain Government Funding
Federal Judge Allows Universities to Join Harvard’s Lawsuit against Trump Administration A federal judge has granted permission for multiple universities to join Harvard’s legal battle against the Trump administration concerning federal funding issues. A total of at least 18 institutions, including notable names like Brown, Princeton, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania, have officially signed […]