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Students react to JMU dissolving its division of diversity, equity and inclusion

Apr. 13, 2025 - Universities throughout the United States are cracking down on DEI programs, and James Madison University is now one of the latest schools to follow suit.

Students react to JMU dissolving its division of diversity, equity and inclusion

Webmaster told to remove DEI pages from CWRU site. She refused

Apr. 14, 2025 - A Case Western Reserve University webmaster said she refused to pull pages regarding diversity, equity and inclusion scholarships.

Webmaster told to remove DEI pages from CWRU site. She refused

UConn says visas were revoked for 13 international members of school community

Apr. 14, 2025 - The university has around 3,450 international students, most of whom are based at the Storrs campus.

UConn says visas were revoked for 13 international members of school community

Five Binghamton University student visas revoked amid federal crackdown

Apr. 14, 2025 - Binghamton University reported that five of its students are among the 21 SUNY students whose visa status has changed since April 9.

Five Binghamton University student visas revoked amid federal crackdown

UNC-CH computer science department looks to the future as it celebrates 60th anniversary

Apr. 14, 2025 - Faculty and students of UNC computer science share insights into the department as it reaches its 60th year of existence.

UNC-CH computer science department looks to the future as it celebrates 60th anniversary

9 at UTennessee have had their immigration status changed

Apr. 14, 2025 - Five more students are now at risk for deportation, following an announcement from the University of Tennessee.

9 at UTennessee have had their immigration status changed

How do Duke’s admissions statistics for the Class of 2029 compare to peer institutions?

Apr. 14, 2025 - Duke’s acceptance statistics compared with 14 peer institutions in the Ivy+ grouping.

How do Duke’s admissions statistics for the Class of 2029 compare to peer institutions?

MIT | Further responses to federal actions

Apr. 14, 2025 - MIT joined with several peer schools and higher ed associations to oppose the Department of Energy's (DOE) 15% on indirect costs similar to that from NIH.

MIT | Further responses to federal actions

Harvard Will Fight Trump’s Demands | News | The Harvard Crimson

Apr. 14, 2025 - Harvard will not comply with the Trump administration’s demands to dismantle its diversity programming and limit student protests in exchange for its federal funding.

Harvard Will Fight Trump’s Demands | News | The Harvard Crimson

Congress requests documents from Princeton University in price-fixing investigation

Apr. 14, 2025 - The letter requested wide-ranging documents related to University admissions, financial aid, and communications between University administrators and college application-assistance websites.

Congress requests documents from Princeton University in price-fixing investigation

February’s 10% spending reduction foreshadowed life under a federal funding freeze, faculty say

Apr. 14, 2025 - As Northwestern faculty grapple with the implications of a federal funding freeze, they are already living with the effects of a 10% non-personnel spending reduction enacted by the University in February.

February’s 10% spending reduction foreshadowed life under a federal funding freeze, faculty say

George Washington University Officials unveil draft framework for next strategic plan

Apr. 14, 2025 - The new strategic plan, highlights three main priorities, including generating scholarship with impact, preparing students to be strong and resilient leaders and strengthening the University’s foundation for excellence.

George Washington University Officials unveil draft framework for next strategic plan

Incoming Penn students express concern, confusion over Trump’s $175 million funding freeze

Apr. 14, 2025 - Several incoming students shared concerns over how areas outside of sports — such as research opportunities and financial aid — could be affected because of the funding pauses.

Incoming Penn students express concern, confusion over Trump’s $175 million funding freeze

Pitt lifts hiring freeze for student workers

Apr. 14, 2025 - On March 24, the University hiring freeze was lifted for student employees, although the staff freeze is still in effect.

Pitt lifts hiring freeze for student workers

Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts

Apr. 14, 2025 - Brown, eight other universities, the Association of American Universities, the American Council on Education and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities filed a lawsuit to stop funding cuts by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts

Columbia | Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, GS ’25, detained by ICE at naturalization appointment

Apr. 14, 2025 - His detainment follows the arrest of Palestinian student and activist Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March.

Columbia | Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, GS ’25, detained by ICE at naturalization appointment

Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research

Apr. 14, 2025 - This is a statement of the Association of American Universities, Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities, and American Council on Education regarding their legal challenge to the administration’s cut to critical energy research.

Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Critical Energy Research

A Look at Some of the Smallest U.S. Colleges

Apr. 14, 2024 - Enrollment at these colleges ranges from about 100 to nearly 900 students.

A Look at Some of the Smallest U.S. Colleges

Colleges fear Trump 'chilling effect' on foreign student enrollment - Washington Examiner

Apr. 14, 2025 - Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on international student visas is expected to have a chilling effect on enrollment at U.S. colleges this fall.

Colleges fear Trump 'chilling effect' on foreign student enrollment - Washington Examiner

High school students reconsidering applying to Ohio universities due to new higher education law

Apr. 14, 2025 - A new higher education law set to take effect this summer is causing high school students across the state to think twice about applying to Ohio colleges and universities.

High school students reconsidering applying to Ohio universities due to new higher education law

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands amid threats of funding cuts

Apr. 14, 2025 - The administration's demands included auditing viewpoints of the student body in an attempt to address antisemitism at the expense of federal funding.

Harvard rejects Trump administration demands amid threats of funding cuts

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Apr. 14, 2025 - Amid constrained budgets, real compensation for full-time faculty rose for the second year in a row, per the American Association of University Professors.

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Energy Department cuts university overhead rates to 15% on research grants

Apr. 11, 2025 - Sudden move mirrors NIH cap on “indirect” costs that was ruled illegal.

Energy Department cuts university overhead rates to 15% on research grants

What if college isn't for everyone?

Apr. 13, 2025 - (Vox Podcast) For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.

What if college isn't for everyone?

Harvard is cutting tuition fees for a lot of students as federal funding questions loom

Apr. 11, 2025 - 86% of Americans could benefit from the college’s revised financial aid program

Harvard is cutting tuition fees for a lot of students as federal funding questions loom

Dr. Tahir Ekin Leads Texas State AI Conversation at SXSW

Apr. 10, 2025 - Dr. Ekin joined other AI industry experts for a panel session at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) conference to discuss the benefits, risks, and ethical considerations surrounding synthetic data in AI applications.

Dr. Tahir Ekin Leads Texas State AI Conversation at SXSW

SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research

Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide

SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research

ICE terminates visas of 3 Emory alumni, 1 current student

Apr. 10, 2025 - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terminated the records of three Emory University alumni and one current student's visas on April 8.

ICE terminates visas of 3 Emory alumni, 1 current student

Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, UT Austin confirms

Apr. 9, 2025 - The University declined to comment on the total number of students affected.

Visa statuses changed for multiple international students, UT Austin confirms

Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences announces 11 F-1 visa revocations at town hall meeting

Apr. 11, 2025 - At least 11 international Ohio State students have had their F-1 visas revoked, as confirmed during a College of Arts and Sciences town hall meeting with faculty and staff.

Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences announces 11 F-1 visa revocations at town hall meeting