What are colleges’ legal options when threatened with federal funding cuts?
Apr. 14, 2025 - Higher education experts said colleges could work together or lean on their associations if they take up a legal fight against the Trump administration.
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Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism
Apr. 14, 2025 - The institution says Monday it won’t comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration as part of its campaign against antisemitism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.