University Faculty Commit to Opposing Trump’s ICE and Declare a ‘Sanctuary Union’
University of Oregon’s Faculty Coalition Declares “Sanctuary” Status The University of Oregon’s faculty coalition has officially labeled itself a “sanctuary coalition,” deciding not to assist federal deportation efforts. The University Scholars (UA) Union, comprising around 1,900 staff members, recently announced plans to establish a legal defense fund aimed at resisting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and […]
Man killed in shooting, innocent woman injured near Fordham University.
A man, 57 years old and using a walker, was shot in the head during an incident near Fordham University on Sunday, leaving a 34-year-old woman injured as well, according to police and other sources. The victim, identified as Kevin Jennings, was shot when an assailant opened fire on East 188th Avenue and Marion Avenue […]
Education Department withdraws historic $37.7 million penalty on Grand Canyon University
The U.S. Department of Education has officially retracted its proposed $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University, as reported by the university itself. This fine was notable, being the largest ever levied against the institution. Brian Mueller, the president of the university, expressed his relief over this decision. He stated, “The facts are on our […]
Grand Valley State University student Connor Lotterman fatally shot in planned house party incident
An incident in Michigan has resulted in the death of a college student after what authorities describe as an “intentional” shooting during a house party. 19-year-old Connor Rotterman, an engineering major at Grand Valley State University, was struck in the head by a stray bullet fired from a second-floor bedroom during the gathering on May […]
Art Installation During ‘Equality Month’ at French University Criticizes ‘White Males’
An art installation titled “Equality Month” at the University of Grenoble Alpes faced backlash for conveying messages that criticized all “sick white men” and suggested that white individuals are the primary source of racism. In an effort to address discrimination and racism, the University of Grenoble Alpes called for students and staff to engage in […]
Phoenix Ikner charged in Florida State University mass shooting
Charges Filed in FSU Shooting Incident A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with a tragic mass shooting that occurred on the Florida State University campus on April 17th. Phoenix Echner now faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of first-degree attempted murder involving a firearm. Reports from the Grand Jury have […]
Students at Purdue University develop a robot that sets a new record for solving the Rubik’s cube, surpassing the previous record held by Mitsubishi.
In an impressive underdog tale, students at Purdue University have designed a record-breaking robot that solves the Rubik’s Cube, previously held by Mitsubishi, a massive Japanese corporation valued at nearly $80 billion. This robot, named the Cube of Purdubik, accomplished the task in just 103 milliseconds—astonishingly quick. The former record was set by Mitsubishi engineers, […]
House committee leaders urge Duke to cut ties with China’s Wuhan University
The leaders of two House committees have sent a letter to the president of Duke University, urging the North Carolina institution to sever its ties with Wuhan University in China. Reps. John Mourenard (R-Mich.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) expressed their concerns over China’s potential access to U.S. research in a letter sent on Wednesday. “Wuhan […]
Harvard University Raises Money for Important Research Following Federal Grant Reductions
Harvard University Allocates $250 Million for Research Amid Federal Budget Cuts Harvard University has announced plans to invest $250 million in “critical research” after the U.S. government revealed significant budget cuts affecting elite institutions. Federal agencies are set to cut $2.6 billion in grants to Harvard, citing allegations of discrimination at the prestigious university. The […]
Group claims University of Nebraska Omaha’s DACA scholarships are unfair.
Exclusive – Civil rights groups have recently lodged a complaint, claiming that the University of Nebraska Omaha is providing scholarships that discriminate against U.S. citizens. According to Professor William Jacobson from Cornell and founder of the Equal Protection Project, offering scholarships exclusively to DACA or DACA-eligible students discriminates based on national origin. He pointed out […]