FY26 budget plan would slash maximum Pell Grant by nearly a quarter
Jun 2, 2025 - The Education Department's proposal would also radically reduce funding for Federal Work-Study and require a bigger employer contribution.
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AAAS FY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard
May 30, 2025 - A dashboard comparing White House, House, and Senate spending proposals for science and technology programs in FY 2026.
RFK Jr. says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals
May 28, 2025 - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at reputed journals such as the Lancet and said his agency will create “in-house” publications instead.
"Learn to Code" Backfires Spectacularly as Comp-Sci Majors Suddenly Have Sky-High Unemployment
May 31, 2025 - It looks like the "learn to code" push is backfiring spectacularly for those who majored in computer science in college.
Rubio’s visa crunch has big consequences for public universities
May 29, 2025 - Public institutions in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan and Texas rank among the top destinations for international students.
Eastern Michigan University to cut ties with Chinese colleges amid lawmaker push
May 30, 2025 - The institution is the latest to dissolve its partnerships after Republican legislators raised concerns about national security and research theft.
FY26 Statistical Agency Budget Developments
Jun 1, 2025 - This blog entry will track FY26 appropriations developments for the federal statistical agencies and so will be updated accordingly.
American Association of University Professors calls on Duke to 'immediately halt' its employee buyout program
May 28, 2025 - The statement alleges that Duke did not consult faculty and staff in decision-making prior to rolling out the VSIP and has not been transparent with its cost-cutting strategy
Northeastern braces as State Department temporarily halts student, exchange visa interviews
May 29, 2025 - The State Department has temporarily suspended all foreign exchange and student visa interviews as it begins implementing a new system to screen applicants’ social media activity.
Princeton awards 1,293 degrees to the Class of 2025 as speakers reference political headwinds
May 29, 2025 - Reunions and graduation speakers referenced the tense political climate around higher education, adding urgent undertones — and sometimes overtones — to otherwise standard ceremonial speech fare.
Yale OISS updates guidance for international students as U.S. pauses student visa interviews
May 29, 2025 - The Office of International Students and Scholars advised students to submit visa applications as soon as possible and recommended students evaluate their digital footprints hours before the secretary of state announced plans to revoke visas from Chinese students.
Corporation approves $1.9 billion budget, statement of Brown's values and voice
May 28, 2025 - The Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, approved a $1.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
Penn students innovate in the time of AI
May 27, 2025 - Students from schools across the University are putting knowledge into practice, asking deep questions and finding innovative uses for AI tools.
Manish Parashar Wins ACM Distinguished Service Award
May 28, 2025 - The prestigious award is one of five honoring computing professionals for their impactful service and work to build a vibrant technical community.
Get to Know RDS Student Workers: Shanker Pillai | Responsible Data Science
May 30, 2025 - Incoming senior in the School of Computing and Information is majoring in computer science and computational biology with a minor in political science.
UC San Diego Packs a Punch of AI Research Power with a Gift from NVIDIA
May 23, 2025 - The Hao AI Lab received a generous gift from NVIDIA.
Princeton's Spring Distinguished Lecture Series Concludes with Inside Look at Google DeepMind
May 28, 2025 - AI is fundamentally changing the pace and scale of scientific discovery, leading to breakthroughs in fields as varied as biology, genomics, materials science and mathematics.
UC San Diego | New Mathematical Framework Better Illustrates Complex Data Patterns
May 27, 2025 - Mathematicians with UC San Diego’s HDSI have unveiled a novel approach to hierarchical clustering.
UW-Madison computer science prepares to relocate, meet ‘AI moment’
May 22, 2025 - Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau leads the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, which is growing and moving into a new building on University Avenue.
UC Berkeley Announces the AI Futures Lab: A visionary partnership between BIDS and UC Investments
May 28, 2025 - The BIDS Leadership Team is proud to announce a new hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and society.
UChicago MS in Applied Data Science Team Wins 2nd Place at Transit Hacks 2025
May 27, 2025 - At Transit Hacks 2025, students built a machine learning model that predicts CTA bus delays based on real-time weather conditions.
University of Michigan faculty lead organization of AAMAS 2025 in Detroit
May 29, 2025 - The conference brought together global leaders in AI research for a week of innovation and collaboration.
Penn State University Interdisciplinary program announces funding opportunities for junior researchers
May 28, 2025 - The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) is seeking applications from graduate students, postdoctoral students and non-tenure line faculty to contribute to research projects put forward by faculty.
The Brown Data Science Institute Awards Inaugural Senior Awards to 2025 Graduating Seniors
May 29, 2025 - Congratulations to graduating seniors Anna Lapre, Michelle Ding, Catie Manning, and Gabriela Becher!
Trump’s call for ‘gold standard science’ has prompted an outcry
May 28, 2025 - Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president’s latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.
These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students
May 23, 2025 - The risk other universities face from an administration that has shown deep hostility toward higher education.
16 University of Pittburgh students presented at Data Science Day 2025
May 27, 2025 - Research topics ranged from use of generative AI at Pitt to retention at regional campuses to the data science of addiction.
Opinion | I’m a LinkedIn Executive. I See the Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder Breaking.
May 26, 2025 - A.I. is threatening entry-level jobs.
$700K grant canceled when DOGE misunderstood use of ‘climate’
May 26, 2025 - An Ohio State University researcher is left without funding after DOGE canceled it over what she said is a misinterpreted word
ASA Response to OPM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
May 26, 2025 - Improving performance, accountability, and responsiveness in the civil service