Zohran Mamdani calls for a boycott of Cornell University due to its connections with Israel.
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has called for a boycott of Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island due to its partnership with Israeli institutions. During an episode of the “Talking Palestine” podcast with Sumaya Awad, shortly after his election to the state assembly in 2020, he expressed his views. “You can frame it as an international issue […]
Board of Governors Denies DEI Extremist’s Request for University of Florida Presidency
The Governor’s Committee in Florida voted on Tuesday against the appointment of Santa Ono, the former President of the University of Michigan, as the next president of the University of Florida. Ono is often viewed as a key figure behind Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, which some see as problematic in the current landscape […]
Trump Halts New Visas for International Students at Harvard University.
Trump Denies F-1 Visas for Harvard Students On Wednesday, President Trump exercised his border authority to prevent foreign students from obtaining F-1 education visas for Harvard University campuses. The “No-Visas” policy was initiated following criticisms aimed at Harvard, which raised concerns about its status as a global elite institution and subsequently faced a lawsuit related […]
Federal judge throws out case claiming antisemitism at University of Pennsylvania
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against University of Pennsylvania A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania, which alleged that the institution, a member of the Ivy League, fostered an environment hostile to Jewish students following the October 7 attack on Israel. Mitchell Goldberg, a U.S. District Court judge in Pennsylvania, stated […]
88-Year-Old Grandmother, Initially Denied College Graduation Due to Pregnancy, Earns Diploma at Maine University 60 Years Later
Grandmother Finally Graduates An 88-year-old grandmother from New Hampshire has fulfilled her long-held dream of graduating. Joanne Alexander, who had to leave college more than 60 years ago due to pregnancy, finally earned her degree this past month from the University of Maine. Her daughter, Tracy, reached out to the university earlier this year, igniting […]
Trump criticizes reporter’s ‘completely untrue’ rumors about a grudge against Harvard University
President Trump has dismissed claims that he is targeting Harvard University after being turned down by Ivy League institutions, calling the rumors “completely false.” He referred to Michael Wolff, a journalist he labeled as a “third-rate reporter,” suggesting that Wolff claimed Trump only faced setbacks because he applied to Harvard and wasn’t accepted. “The story […]
Americans respond to Trump’s conflict with Harvard as he aims at university funding
Public Reactions to Trump’s Conflict with Harvard Residents across major U.S. cities are expressing varied opinions regarding President Donald Trump’s actions towards Harvard University. Some feel that while the university, viewed as part of the elite, has its shortcomings, there’s a valid point in advocating for increased support for trade schools. Last week, responses from […]
University of Michigan’s historic peony garden affected by anti-Israel vandalism
Hundreds of iconic peonies at the University of Michigan were reportedly vandalized recently. The We Upjohn Peony Garden, known for having North America’s largest collection of historic herbaceous peonies—with around 800 plants and 10,000 flowers during peak bloom—experienced significant damage. About a third of these plants were found mutilated on a Sunday morning. University officials […]
Students Involved In Harvard University Crisis Talk To International Media
International Students at Harvard Face Graduation Delays Shreya Mishra Reddy, an Indian student at Harvard University, is experiencing a setback in her graduation due to recent policy changes from the Trump administration that impact international student registration. This situation has created significant anxiety among many international students, who are now grappling with visa complications and […]
Kermit the Frog gives a speech at the University of Maryland graduation ceremony.
Kermit the Frog Inspires University of Maryland Graduates The beloved amphibian made a heartfelt appearance at the University of Maryland’s graduation ceremony, sharing an uplifting message with the class of 2025. “No matter the size of your dreams, or how impossible they might seem, never lose sight of them,” he urged the enthusiastic crowd. During […]