Pentagon Severs Academic Ties With Top US Universities
The Pentagon has cut academic ties with nearly two dozen top universities and think tanks, including Yale and Princeton, citing ideological concerns.
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Official Warns Colleges of 'Hard Reset' Amid Tense Standoff
A top education official's call for a "hard reset" of American higher education was met with open hostility from university leaders, setting the stage for a major conflict over federal oversight.
#Higher Education#US Politics#Education Policy
Larry Summers to Resign From Harvard After Epstein Revelations
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign as a professor at Harvard University following revelations from documents detailing his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Texas A&M Professor Reportedly Told to Drop Plato from Course
A professor at Texas A&M University was reportedly told to remove Plato's "Symposium" from a philosophy course, citing new state laws on gender ideology.
#Academic Freedom#Texas A&M University#Higher Education
A Tumultuous Year in US Education: 2025 in Review
A review of 2025 reveals a year of massive upheaval in U.S. education, marked by federal funding cuts, student loan overhauls, and a plan to dismantle the Education Department.
#Education Policy#Student Loans#Higher Education
Harvard and White House Negotiations Hit a Standstill
Negotiations between Harvard University and the Trump administration have stalled over a potential settlement, with a financial payment emerging as a key point of conflict.
#Harvard University#US Politics#Education Department
New College Accreditors Emerge With Conservative Backing
A coalition of Southern states is forming new college accrediting agencies with conservative backing, aiming to challenge the established system and promote intellectual diversity.
#Higher Education#Accreditation#US Politics
Northwestern University Nears $75 Million Deal With White House
Northwestern University is finalizing a deal with the White House that includes a $75 million fine to end a federal antisemitism probe and restore research funding.
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Debate Ignites Over Future of Federal Role in Education
A debate over dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is intensifying, with local educators warning of dire consequences for student aid and school funding.
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Justice Department Sues California Over Student Tuition Policy
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented college students.
#Higher Education#California#US Politics
Princeton Professor Robert George Resigns from Heritage Board
Princeton University professor Robert P. George has resigned from the Heritage Foundation board after a dispute with its president over a controversial video.
#Robert P. George#Heritage Foundation#Conservative Movement
House Committee Accuses University President of Lying
A Republican-led House committee has accused the president of George Mason University of lying under oath during testimony about the school's diversity policies.
#Higher Education#US Politics#George Mason University