US universities

U.S. universities with programs in wealthy Middle East areas are maintaining operations despite ongoing war. Iran has issued a warning that these institutions 'are legitimate targets for us.'

Chinese nationals Hong Wang and Yu Deng, both Peking University graduates, were awarded the Fields Medal, a prestigious math prize, for the first time. This achievement highlights China’s growing academic influence amid a global talent shift, as U.S. PhD admissions declined due to federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.

Major U.S. universities have received millions of dollars in funding from foreign entities listed on U.S. government watch lists, according to a CBS News review of university funding records. The report was conducted by CBS News' Anna Schecter.

INSWAREB proposes a partnership with U.S. universities to research irradiated construction materials. The institute seeks access to Idaho National Laboratory’s test reactor to validate concrete made from fly ash and rice husk ash.

US universities are increasing market risk due to financial pressures caused by Trump administration funding cuts and poor private equity performance. Institutions are seeking higher endowment returns amid these challenges.

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, disrupting thousands of schools and universities across the US. The attack affected a wide range of educational institutions nationwide. The breach highlights significant cybersecurity concerns in the education sector.

A proposed US database aims to catalog research fraud and workplace harassment at universities, sparking debate on academic misconduct transparency. The initiative, reported by Nature, would require institutions to register such incidents, raising concerns about accountability and data usage.