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Scoop: State Dept. to use AI to revoke visas of foreign students who appear "pro-Hamas"

Mar 6, 2025 - The effort includes AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts and marks a dramatic escalation in the U.S. government's policing of foreign nationals' conduct and speech.

Scoop: State Dept. to use AI to revoke visas of foreign students who appear "pro-Hamas"

The AI Revolution in Data Science (feat. Paul Groth)

Feb. 21, 2025 - This episode features Paul Groth, Professor of Algorithmic Data Science at the University of Amsterdam.

The AI Revolution in Data Science (feat. Paul Groth)

Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social)

Mar. 8, 2025 - The National Cancer Institute (part of NIH) released new guidelines for "controversial, high-profile or sensitive" keywords that require "review prior to publication" if included in a product or materials.

Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social)

Trump administration cuts $400 million in federal funding to Columbia

Mar. 7, 2025 - The cuts come just days after the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced it was considering stop work orders on $51.4 million in contracts with the University.

Trump administration cuts $400 million in federal funding to Columbia

Michael Crow speaks on CRU at ASU, science funding, inclusivity, men's basketball

Mar. 6, 2025 - According to Crow, it's too early to tell what exactly the impact of the federal government cuts will be.

Michael Crow speaks on CRU at ASU, science funding, inclusivity, men's basketball

UT researchers discuss advancements at artificial intelligence, robotics symposium

Mar. 6, 2025 - UT’s Texas Robotics and Machine Learning Lab collaborated with UT’s Amazon Science Hub to host the AI and Robotics Research Symposium from March 4-6.

UT researchers discuss advancements at artificial intelligence, robotics symposium

SU to assess DEIA programs, resources for compliance with federal law

Mar. 6, 2025 - SU administrators said they will conduct reviews of its programs, but reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a welcoming community.

SU to assess DEIA programs, resources for compliance with federal law

‘Unfortunately not surprising’: Students react with frustration to Duke’s cost of attendance surpassing $90,000

Mar. 6, 2025 - Many students reacted with surprise and frustration following Duke’s announcement that it would be increasing the undergraduate cost of attendance to over $90,000 for the 2025-26 academic year.

‘Unfortunately not surprising’: Students react with frustration to Duke’s cost of attendance surpassing $90,000

Duke Arts & Sciences Council addresses federal funding cuts, details implementation of new Constellations, Century Courses

Mar. 7, 2025 - Gary Bennett, dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, and Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis spoke to the council about possible financial threats to Duke in light of recent federal funding cuts.

Duke Arts & Sciences Council addresses federal funding cuts, details implementation of new Constellations, Century Courses

US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term

Updated Mar. 6, 2025 - The Trump administration restored an interpretation of Title IX regulations from President Donald Trump’s first term, affecting how schools — including Duke — handle sexual assault allegations.

US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term

UWashington | What is computer science?

Mar. 7, 2025 - At its core, CS is about building useful technology that solves real-world challenges and makes a meaningful impact on society.

UWashington | What is computer science?

Department of Justice to investigate antisemitism claims against the University of California

Mar. 7, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Justice announced the launch of an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Department of Justice to investigate antisemitism claims against the University of California

Brown reduces PhD admission targets, warns of potential layoffs amid ongoing federal threats

Mar. 5, 2025 - President Christina Praxson warned of potential staff layoffs and financial steps that could be taken as the federal political landscape continues to change.

Brown reduces PhD admission targets, warns of potential layoffs amid ongoing federal threats

NIH centralizes peer review to improve efficiency and strengthen

Mar. 6, 2025 - The proposed approach is expected to save more than $65 million annually.

NIH centralizes peer review to improve efficiency and strengthen

NYPD confirms nine arrests at Barnard in response to ‘unscheduled demonstration’

Mar. 6, 2025 - Nine students were arrested.

NYPD confirms nine arrests at Barnard in response to ‘unscheduled demonstration’

George Washington University | Adjunct faculty union pushes for pay raises in contract negotiations

Mar. 6, 2025 - The union has been seeking pay increases and greater access to professional development since they began negotiations in the fall.

George Washington University | Adjunct faculty union pushes for pay raises in contract negotiations

Penn strikes antidiscrimination protections in graduate student union contract bargaining

Mar. 6, 2025 - The bargaining committee first signed its “Prohibition Against Discrimination, Unlawful Harassment, and Abusive Conduct” proposal, including demands against harassment and discrimination, in October 2024.

Penn strikes antidiscrimination protections in graduate student union contract bargaining

AI-driven, autonomous lab at Argonne transforms materials discovery | University of Chicago News

Mar. 5, 2025 - Argonne, UChicago researchers harness artificial intelligence and automation for electronic polymer processing

AI-driven, autonomous lab at Argonne transforms materials discovery | University of Chicago News

Yale to curb faculty raises, hiring, construction as Trump imperils funding

Mar. 6, 2025 - The University will draft a constrained budget for the 2026 fiscal year in anticipation of federal policies reducing revenue.

Yale to curb faculty raises, hiring, construction as Trump imperils funding

Students use AI to aid United Nations in Ukrainian refugee response | RIT

Mar. 5, 2025 - Two RIT students are creating an AI tool for the United Nations International Organization for Migration that will improve humanitarian response.

Students use AI to aid United Nations in Ukrainian refugee response | RIT

UTSA | SDS Announces its Nonprofit Partners for its Growing Community Innovation Scholars Program.

Mar. 2, 2025 - The Data Science & AI Community Innovation Scholars program places UTSA undergraduates in 10-week paid internships to apply data science and AI solutions to challenges faced by local nonprofits.

UTSA | SDS Announces its Nonprofit Partners for its Growing Community Innovation Scholars Program.

BU | CDS Welcomes Acevedo-Garcia and Chang as Faculty Fellows

Mar. 6, 2025 - Boston University’s Dolores Acevedo-Garcia and Michael Alan Chang have been named Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) Faculty Fellows.

BU | CDS Welcomes Acevedo-Garcia and Chang as Faculty Fellows

Fruit Fly Research Led NJIT Scientists and Edison Teens to Better AI

Mar 3, 2025 - A competition to compare the brains of male vs. female fruit flies led NJIT researchers and two high school students to a second-place finish in the latest edition of the FlyWire Data Challenge.

Fruit Fly Research Led NJIT Scientists and Edison Teens to Better AI

UToronto DSI | Drawing on AI and Other Data Sciences to Design Next-Gen Joint Replacements

Mar. 6, 2025 - Supported by a DSI catalyst seed grant, researchers employed data science methodologies with AI tools to analyze massive datasets on joint replacement patients to help design complex microstructure materials.

UToronto DSI | Drawing on AI and Other Data Sciences to Design Next-Gen Joint Replacements

University Hiring Pause | Human Resources | The University of Vermont

Mar. 4, 2025 - The university will pause general hiring for all long-term faculty, staff and postdoctoral positions for 60 days.

University Hiring Pause | Human Resources | The University of Vermont

Updates on federal government directives impacting Emory

Mar. 5, 2025 - "With potential changes in university funding looming, Emory must take prudent measures to prepare for what may be a significant disruption to our finances."

Updates on federal government directives impacting Emory

Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department | CNN Politics

Mar. 6, 2025 - The president could sign the order as early as Thursday. He would need support from Congress to get it done.

Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department | CNN Politics

University of Michigan braces for funding cuts as feds terminate Social Security project

Mar. 3, 2025 - The Social Security Administration said that it would be ending its cooperative agreements supporting the Retirement and Disability Research Consortium.

University of Michigan braces for funding cuts as feds terminate Social Security project

UNebraska-Lincoln | Message from the Chancellor - Budget Reductions

Mar. 4, 2025 - The Executive Leadership Team to prepare for additional budget reductions to clear our structural deficit, resulting from rising costs and a decline in net tuition, as well as to prepare for the potential of reduced funding from the state for the next biennium.

UNebraska-Lincoln | Message from the Chancellor - Budget Reductions

Johns Hopkins University | Our bond at a moment of challenge

Mar. 4, 2025 - "As we have been in the past, we are resolute in our commitment to facing the challenges before us together as one university."

Johns Hopkins University | Our bond at a moment of challenge