University president writes letter to Linda McMahon
Harvard President Challenges Trump Administration’s Actions Alan Gerber, the President of Harvard University, reached out to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday, expressing concerns about the Trump administration’s recent actions regarding educational institutions. He highlighted that both parties share a foundational interest in tackling significant issues like anti-Semitism and other forms of bias within educational […]
“Any 11-year-old could say that!” A review of the University Challenge final by last year’s champion
The College Challenge Series: A Thrilling Showdown This college challenge series has been quite the spectacle. It’s been a fascinating contest with teams battling hard at every turn. After 36 matches and 26 teams eliminated, we’ve reached a point where Warwick and the University of Christ, Cambridge, are the last two standing. They’ve faced each […]
Arizona legislators ban camps on public university grounds
Arizona Lawmakers Ban Encampments on College Campuses Amid Protests Lawmakers in Arizona have implemented a ban on encampments at public university campuses amid a surge in protests occurring in educational institutions across the U.S. Last week, Democratic Governor Kate Hobbs announced the signing of House Bill 2880, which forbids individuals from establishing or occupying camps […]
Zohran Mamdani gained from taxpayer-funded housing at Columbia University that he aims to eliminate.
Mamdani’s Push for Property Tax Changes New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is advocating for the removal of substantial property tax exemptions currently enjoyed by private universities, particularly Columbia University. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and assembly member from Astoria, Queens, has introduced legislation aimed at altering or completely abolishing tax exemptions for “private institutions […]
Federal judge approves bail request for Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk
Federal Judge Grants Bail to Tufts Student Detained by ICE A federal judge in Vermont has agreed to a bail request from a Tufts University student held by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge William K. Sessions III, appointed by former President Barack Obama, approved Lumeisa Ozturk’s bail on Friday. He expressed concerns […]
Education Department Launches Inquiry Into Foreign Government Involvement at Ivy League University
Department of Education Investigates University of Pennsylvania for Foreign Funding Reporting Failures The Department of Education initiated an investigation on Thursday regarding the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) alleged inaccuracies in reporting foreign funds received. This prestigious Ivy League institution has come under scrutiny for a history of “inaccurate and incomplete” foreign funding disclosures. The department […]
Archaeologists at William & Mary find the first building constructed at the university from the 1690s.
The rediscovery of a significant structure related to one of the oldest universities in the United States may come as a surprise. In Williamsburg, Virginia, the College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, is home to the Wren Building—the oldest university building in the country. However, it’s not the Wren itself that was discovered, […]
Tokyo Man Following Stabbing Incident Near University
A man wielding a knife was arrested in Tokyo this week after expressing a desire to warn parents nationwide about the detrimental effects of strict parenting, stemming from his own difficult childhood, according to Japanese media. The 43-year-old faces attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking a man in his twenties on Wednesday at Todaimate Station, […]
Brown University accuses The Brown Spectator board of name and trademark infringements
The Brown Audience Board, a libertarian student journal, faced a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday due to alleged violations of Brown University’s policies regarding name use and branding. According to a statement, Brown University has charged all members of the Board of Directors for not adhering to its “Name Use, Trademark and License Policy.” Alex Sie, […]
Inquiry Claims Extensive Chinese Espionage at Stanford University.
An investigation by the University of California suggests that “Chinese academic spies” are quite active. Stanford expressed to various outlets that it takes national security seriously and recognizes the potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to academic institutions. “After interviewing multiple faculty members, students, and experts on China, it appears the CCP is […]