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AI chatbots can run with medical misinformation, study finds, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards

Aug 6, 2025 - A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai finds that widely used AI chatbots are highly vulnerable to repeating and elaborating on false medical information.

AI chatbots can run with medical misinformation, study finds, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards

University of Utah board moves to cut 81 academic programs

Aug 7, 2025 - The planned eliminations are in response to a new state law ordering public colleges to cut certain academic offerings and invest in high-demand fields.

University of Utah board moves to cut 81 academic programs

Trump administration illegally axed NIH grants, government watchdog says

Aug 6, 2025 - The U.S. Government Accountability Office can file a lawsuit in an attempt to restore the grants, though the agency has not yet opted to do so.

Trump administration illegally axed NIH grants, government watchdog says

US College Administrators Spend 50% of Their Time Chasing Unpaid Tuition

Aug 6, 2025 - With back-to-school season upon us, we took a look at the higher education side of the ledger.

US College Administrators Spend 50% of Their Time Chasing Unpaid Tuition

These College Professors Will Not Bow Down to A.I.

Aug 6, 2025 - Technology is making the old ways of teaching ineffective. A new way is starting to emerge.

These College Professors Will Not Bow Down to A.I.

Stanford University lays off 363 employees

Aug 6, 2025 - The California research institution has been buffeted by shifting federal funding policies and a forthcoming increase to the endowment tax.

Stanford University lays off 363 employees

SFSU New Undergraduate Certificate in Generative Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Applications, and Ethics

Aug 5, 2025 - The Department of Computer Science is proud to announce the launch of a new Undergraduate Certificate in Generative Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Applications, and Ethics, beginning in Fall 2026.

SFSU New Undergraduate Certificate in Generative Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Applications, and Ethics

How Professors Are Leveraging 7 AI Tools in the Classroom

Jul 29, 2025 - Common AI tools, their strengths and drawbacks, and how professors are utilizing them.

How Professors Are Leveraging 7 AI Tools in the Classroom

UTSA surpasses half-billion-dollar campaign goal two years ahead of original timeline, positioning the university for next phase of growth

Aug 5, 2025 - UTSA announced that it has exceeded the university’s goal of raising more than $500 million through its largest fundraising effort in university history, Be Bold: A Campaign for Our Future.

UTSA surpasses half-billion-dollar campaign goal two years ahead of original timeline, positioning the university for next phase of growth

Penn State Master of AI grad begins ‘dream job’ in space industry as AI research engineer

Jul 21, 2025 - For his master's degree in AI, Nicholas Gahman explored new frontiers in technology, such as integrating machine learning into cybersecurity as part of his capstone project.

Penn State Master of AI grad begins ‘dream job’ in space industry as AI research engineer

Travelers to higher-risk areas required to seek pre-approval from U-M

Aug 5, 2025 - Countries deemed higher risk that require pre-approval include Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia (Tigray region only), Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria (Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and northern Adamawa states only), North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen.

Travelers to higher-risk areas required to seek pre-approval from U-M

Emory University sets lobbying record as grant terminations hit $92 million

Aug 2, 2025 - Emory University has spent over $500,000 on lobbying the federal government from April to June.

Emory University sets lobbying record as grant terminations hit $92 million

UC ‘to engage’ in talks with federal administration amid UCLA $584 million loss - Daily Bruin

Aug 6, 2025 - The UC has agreed “to engage in dialogue with the federal administration” about its $584 million cut in research grants to UCLA.

UC ‘to engage’ in talks with federal administration amid UCLA $584 million loss - Daily Bruin

Helping data storage keep up with the AI revolution

Aug 4, 2025 - Cloudian, co-founded by MIT alumnus Michael Tso, has created a storage system to help businesses feed data-hungry AI models and agents at scale.

Helping data storage keep up with the AI revolution

Duke's Voluntary separation packages saw 64% acceptance rate, questions over shared governance remain

Aug 5, 2025 - Provost Alec Gallimore noted that the impact of lost faculty and staff extends beyond those who are leaving the University, with many of those remaining likely experiencing “survivor’s guilt” and “continued uncertainty.”

Duke's Voluntary separation packages saw 64% acceptance rate, questions over shared governance remain

Explainer: How student loans are changing under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Aug 6, 2025 - The new law will impact roughly 30% of Duke students who take out loans and a host of alumni in the process of paying off their own loans.

Explainer: How student loans are changing under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

After months of avoiding confrontation, Duke became Trump’s next target

Aug 4, 2025 - Duke now faces two federal investigations and frozen funds, drawing calls of "extortion" and "resistance."

After months of avoiding confrontation, Duke became Trump’s next target

15 people detained by ICE on Harrison Street, Princeton officials say

Jul 25, 2025 - Immigration officials had initially only been in pursuit of a single person.

15 people detained by ICE on Harrison Street, Princeton officials say

UPenn's Faculty Senate released their annual reports on admissions, faculty pay. Here's what to know

Aug 4, 2025 - The 20-page report includes recommendations to improve the experiences of Penn students and faculty.

UPenn's Faculty Senate released their annual reports on admissions, faculty pay. Here's what to know

UC Berkeley Campus researchers left uncertain amid federal funding cuts

Jul 31, 2025 - Amid ongoing litigation over grant terminations and looming potential cuts for federal science agencies in fiscal year 2026, students and professors across campus are adjusting their expectations and plans.

UC Berkeley Campus researchers left uncertain amid federal funding cuts

Is data advancing science at the cost of deeper insight?

Aug 4, 2025 - Neuroscientist Grace Huckins argues that while powerful AI tools and vast datasets are driving practical advances, they may not be deepening our understanding of the universe.

Is data advancing science at the cost of deeper insight?

Brown University braces for layoffs despite agreement with Trump administration

Aug 5, 2025 - University administrators announced various strategies intended to help Brown manage a $30 million impact from federal actions.

Brown University braces for layoffs despite agreement with Trump administration

Where is all the NIH data? A Landscape Analysis of the 150 NIH Repositories and the Path Beyond the Mountains

Jul 31, 2025 - 'Less is more' when establishing repositories that help scientists easily find and securely access distinct data types for their research. This level of cross architecture coordination and federation will require support from both research grantors and recipients.

Where is all the NIH data? A Landscape Analysis of the 150 NIH Repositories and the Path Beyond the Mountains

Open-Access Publishing in a Global Context

Aug 6, 2025 - The number and share of Open-access (OA) articles has grown since 2003 from an infrequent type of peer-reviewed publication to almost half of global publications in 2022.

Open-Access Publishing in a Global Context

Trump’s Deal-Making With Other Elite Schools Scrambles Harvard Negotiations

Aug 4, 2025 - The university was open to spending $500 million, but a $50 million settlement with Brown has prompted new debates in Cambridge.

Trump’s Deal-Making With Other Elite Schools Scrambles Harvard Negotiations

University ‘awaiting details’ on federal awards reinstatement, EVP for research says

Aug 3, 2025 - Executive VP for Research Jeannette Wing announced that the University is still “awaiting details on how the federal government will operationalize reinstatement of awards and the above-referenced renewals."

University ‘awaiting details’ on federal awards reinstatement, EVP for research says

Higher ed groups ask Supreme Court to preserve lower court order to restore NIH grants

Aug 5, 2025 - The Trump administration has asked the high court to pause the June ruling against the National Institutes of Health’s mass award cancellations.

Higher ed groups ask Supreme Court to preserve lower court order to restore NIH grants

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to slash $27.5M from budget

Aug 5, 2025 - The state’s flagship could eliminate academic programs and offer voluntary separation packages to make the cuts, its chancellor said.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to slash $27.5M from budget

Georgetown Formal Response — MDI’s Response to NSF Request for Information on Key Technology Areas for TIP

Jul 31, 2025 - The Massive Data Institute and the Department of Computer at Georgetown University offered comments in response to the NSF’s Request for Information on Key Technology Focus Areas for TIP

Georgetown Formal Response — MDI’s Response to NSF Request for Information on Key Technology Areas for TIP

UTSA School of Data Science to transition into new research center

Aug 1, 2025 - A planned new UTSA Center for Data Science is set to continue building on the school’s legacy, with the official transition taking effect on Sept. 1.

UTSA School of Data Science to transition into new research center