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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

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.

New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data

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.

Duke introduces new computer science concentration in software engineering and design

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.

Levin affirms Stanford University’s commitment to academic freedom, announces expanded undergraduate class

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.

BU cancels faculty merit increases amid budget shortage, higher education union responds

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.

Visas Revoked for 4 More Harvard Students and 3 Recent Grads, Bringing Total to 12

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.

Visa termination count continues to rise at UC Berkeley

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.

Superintendent says federal request to eliminate DEI programs appears ‘unlawful,’ Wisconsin schools won’t comply

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.

Brown University officially under Title VI federal investigation

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.

Yale under Congress investigation over collusion, antitrust concerns

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.

Two more Yale international students lose visas, raising total to four