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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data
Apr. 11, 2025 - MIT CSAIL researchers devised a way to maintain an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract sensitive information used to train it.
Duke introduces new computer science concentration in software engineering and design
Apr. 10, 2025 - The concentration is available to students pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in computer science. This marks the first concentration offered to students pursuing the BA.
Levin affirms Stanford University’s commitment to academic freedom, announces expanded undergraduate class
Apr. 11, 2025 - University President Jonathan Levin ’94 reaffirmed the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic inquiry in a Faculty Senate meeting.
BU cancels faculty merit increases amid budget shortage, higher education union responds
Apr. 10, 2025 - The letter assures faculty that BU remains confident in its mission and will continue working on its budget and strategy.
Visas Revoked for 4 More Harvard Students and 3 Recent Grads, Bringing Total to 12
Apr. 10, 2025 - Seven more Harvard affiliates — including four current students and three recent graduates — have had their student visas revoked, bringing the total number of affected affiliates to twelve.
Visa termination count continues to rise at UC Berkeley
Apr. 10, 2025 - A timeline of campus and UC-wide updates on visa revocations. This article will continue to update as more information is available.
Superintendent says federal request to eliminate DEI programs appears ‘unlawful,’ Wisconsin schools won’t comply
Apr. 11, 2025 - Wisconsin superintendent Jill Underly requested clarification from the U.S. Department of Education on the intent and legality of the directive.
Brown University officially under Title VI federal investigation
Apr. 10, 2025 - The University is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights regarding Brown’s compliance with Title VI.
Yale under Congress investigation over collusion, antitrust concerns
Apr. 11, 2025 - Yale received a letter from four Republican congressmen, with the lawmakers expressing concerns over possible collusion amongst Ivy League universities to increase tuition prices.
Two more Yale international students lose visas, raising total to four
Apr. 11, 2025 - University confirmed that the visas of two more students have been revoked. Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis clarified that the students will be able to complete the academic year.
Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs
Apr. 10, 2025 - The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Florida’s DOGE agency asks university faculty to hand over research
Apr. 10, 2025 -A letter sent last week asks colleges to compile a list of all research and grants.
12 students from Worcester’s Clark University have visas revoked
Apr. 10, 2025 - A total of 12 international students attending Worcester’s Clark University had their visas revoked by federal authorities.
Carleton joins amicus brief challenging visa revocations and detentions - Carleton College
Apr. 10, 2025 - The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, of which Carleton is a member institution, submitted the brief.
How federal investments in education research help students succeed
Apr. 10, 2025 - Researchers discuss how federally funded research projects have helped identify and scale programs that improved student outcomes.
Alabama high school requirements now allow students to trade chemistry for carpentry
Apr. 9. 2025 - The idea is to give students more opportunities to gain workforce skills, but it will limit their ability to get into many four-year colleges.
How the federal government hires and fires workers
Apr. 10, 2025 - The laws and regulations that define how federal workers have, until recently, typically been hired and fired.