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Ohio State launches bold AI Fluency initiative to redefine learning and innovation

Jun 4, 2025 - The Ohio State University announced an ambitious new initiative to ensure that every student will graduate with the AI proficiencies necessary to compete and lead now

Ohio State launches bold AI Fluency initiative to redefine learning and innovation

Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they're celebrating its end

Jun 6, 2025 - Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should be able to access in-state tuition.

Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they're celebrating its end

Trump cut UC Berkeley researchers' funding. Their response is a fierce lawsuit.

Jun 5, 2025 - "I really believe in rule of law," one of the researchers suing the president said.

Trump cut UC Berkeley researchers' funding. Their response is a fierce lawsuit.

Princeton Engineering - Princeton will lead U.S. effort to design better chips for wireless communication

Jun 2, 2025 - A grant of nearly $10 million to design advanced microchips for wireless communications and sensing was announced May 28 by the National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology

Princeton Engineering - Princeton will lead U.S. effort to design better chips for wireless communication

BU | Teaching AI to Personalize: Aldo Pacchiano Introduces a New Method for Adaptive Large Language Models

Jun 2, 2025 - In a new paper titled “Language Model Personalization via Reward Factorization,” Pacchiano and his co-authors introduce Personalization via Reward Factorization (PReF)

BU | Teaching AI to Personalize: Aldo Pacchiano Introduces a New Method for Adaptive Large Language Models

The University of Minnesota Data Science and AI Hub has responded to the White House

Jun 4, 2025 - The Data Science and AI Hub has responded to the White House Request for Information on the Development of a 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan.

The University of Minnesota Data Science and AI Hub has responded to the White House

UVA | Final Thoughts, New Beginnings: Reflections from the MSDS Class of 2025

Jun 4, 2025 - Class of 2025 graduates share what they learned, their advice for incoming students, and their plans after having completed the UVA M.S in Data Science program.

UVA | Final Thoughts, New Beginnings: Reflections from the MSDS Class of 2025

UChicago | Congratulations to the First Graduates of the Masters in Data Science Program

May 29, 2025 - Launched this past fall, the MSDS program welcomed 27 students into its inaugural cohort.

UChicago | Congratulations to the First Graduates of the Masters in Data Science Program

Nishil Talati receives U-M Research Faculty Recognition Award

Jun 3, 2025 - The award recognizes his excellence in research, particularly in the areas of computer architecture, compilers, and systems software.

Nishil Talati receives U-M Research Faculty Recognition Award

Not just Harvard: See where 1.2 million international students learn in the US

Jun 3, 2025 - More than 1.2 million international students had visas through nearly 500 US universities in 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Not just Harvard: See where 1.2 million international students learn in the US

AI’s role in health, unanswered ethical questions take center stage at Triangle AI Summit

Jun 3, 2025 - The symposium took place a week after he announced a new initiative that aims to increase conversation about the technology and make the University a leader in the field.

AI’s role in health, unanswered ethical questions take center stage at Triangle AI Summit

More Coloradans who didn’t finish college are returning for credential

Jun 4, 2025 - It appears a state initiative is helping boost the number of students returning to school for a credential.

More Coloradans who didn’t finish college are returning for credential

University of Illinois braces for visa revocations for Chinese students

Jun 4, 2025 - The school's flagship campus, which has the second largest number of international students of all public universities in the country, could be hit hard by Trump's plan to revoke Chinese student visas.

University of Illinois braces for visa revocations for Chinese students

U.S. Department of Education Notifies Columbia University’s Accreditor of Columbia’s Title VI Violation

June 4, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) notified Middle States Commission on Higher Education that Columbia University is in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws.

U.S. Department of Education Notifies Columbia University’s Accreditor of Columbia’s Title VI Violation

So much for saving the planet. Climate careers, and many others, evaporate for class of 2025

May 29, 2025 - The Trump administration is disrupting career paths for new graduates hoping to work in climate change jobs, sustainability, international aid, public service and the sciences.

So much for saving the planet. Climate careers, and many others, evaporate for class of 2025

Ivy Tech to lay off 200 employees across Indiana

May 30, 2025 - Ivy Tech Community College will lay off 202 employees statewide as it responds to significant cuts in state funding and frozen tuition rates.

Ivy Tech to lay off 200 employees across Indiana

Hopkins freezes hiring, pauses pay increases amid federal cuts

Jun 3, 2025 - The Johns Hopkins University will freeze hiring, pause pay increases and slow down capital projects amid ongoing federal cuts and uncertainty, the school’s lead

Hopkins freezes hiring, pauses pay increases amid federal cuts

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.

FY26 budget plan would slash maximum Pell Grant by nearly a quarter

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.

AAAS FY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard

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.

RFK Jr. says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals

"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.

"Learn to Code" Backfires Spectacularly as Comp-Sci Majors Suddenly Have Sky-High Unemployment

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.

Rubio’s visa crunch has big consequences for public universities

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.

Eastern Michigan University to cut ties with Chinese colleges amid lawmaker push

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.

FY26 Statistical Agency Budget Developments

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

American Association of University Professors calls on Duke to 'immediately halt' its employee buyout program

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.

Northeastern braces as State Department temporarily halts student, exchange visa interviews

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.

Princeton awards 1,293 degrees to the Class of 2025 as speakers reference political headwinds

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.

Yale OISS updates guidance for international students as U.S. pauses student visa interviews

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.

Corporation approves $1.9 billion budget, statement of Brown's values and voice

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.

Penn students innovate in the time of AI