Universities

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon discusses efforts to dismantle the department she leads and address ideological imbalances in public schools and universities. She also reflects on co-founding WWE and a personal experience with a wrestling move called a piledriver.

The Trump administration abruptly canceled grants for teen pregnancy prevention, leaving health departments, universities, and nonprofit grantees unprepared. These organizations had spent months adapting to the administration's executive orders.

The Trump administration abruptly canceled grants for teen pregnancy prevention. Health departments, universities, and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to Trump's executive orders but found the funding cut unexpected.

The Trump administration implemented significant changes to science policy, including terminating funded projects and altering university reimbursement practices, which faced legal challenges leading to policy reversals. Federal civil servants and academic researchers were affected, with courts citing violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.

A University of Manchester study warns that universities are not adequately preparing graduates for AI-driven workplaces, urging schools to shift focus from AI cheating concerns to equipping students for automation-shaped careers.

Two universities announced plans to cut more than 100 employees last month, while multiple others implemented cost-cutting measures involving job and program reductions.

The Telangana Fire Department has initiated civil defence volunteer training at two universities. The training covers rescue operations, firefighting, first aid, crowd management, disaster preparedness, community awareness, and relief distribution.

Twelve top US universities, including Columbia, are expanding all-gender facilities on campuses, according to findings by the parental resource arm of a conservative advocacy group.

A shrinking pool of high-schoolers is leading to fewer credentialed 20-somethings entering the job market, with universities and cities facing the consequences of this demographic decline.

More U.S. scientists are moving to the U.K. after Trump's re-election, with three researchers explaining their reasons for relocating to U.K. universities.

FRANCE 24 hosted a video competition on EU cohesion policy, aiming to engage young people from high schools, universities, and journalism schools. The competition highlights the EU's efforts to reduce regional disparities through cohesion policy.

South African investment firm Stocks & Strauss closed its University Technology Fund II at ZAR400 million ($24 million) to support startups connected to local universities and alumni networks.

Hong Kong's government promotes having five universities in the global top 100 as a key achievement, but the article argues this focus distorts education priorities. The slogan appears in official communications, including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address, and highlights Hong Kong’s unique political emphasis on university rankings.

China’s National Higher Education Entrance Examination (gaokao) results are being released, with candidates selecting universities and majors based on their scores. Families face high-stakes decisions with limited information as the process acts as a sorting mechanism for educational opportunities.

Hong Kong’s universities are celebrated for global rankings and research output, but the article questions whether narrow metrics adequately define academic excellence. It highlights intrinsic motivations like curiosity and professionalism as core to academic life.

Mainland Chinese students are paying upfront rent to secure homes near Hong Kong universities, driving up residential rents to record highs and attracting investors to small flats. The trend is evident during the summer student-leasing season, with one student paying HK$700,000 for a two-bedroom flat.

The article discusses the growing emphasis on innovation in Nigeria, highlighting increased focus on entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and digital skills alongside academic achievement. More universities are establishing innovation centers, and students are actively participating in hackathons and startup competitions.

Senator Rand Paul argues against Congress dictating the future of college sports, citing the sector's cultural significance and the inefficiency of Congress. He highlights changes in college sports due to court rulings, such as player transfers and revenue-driven changes, and criticizes Congress's track record on governance and funding.

ShinyHunters exploited an unpatched Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day (CVE-2026-35273) to breach enterprise systems, targeting universities most severely. Google's Mandiant linked the attacks to UNC6240, with activity occurring between May 27 and June 9, just one day before Oracle released its security advisory on June 10.

The article discusses how universities are failing to protect Jewish students, with the issue being described as larger than campus unrest. It highlights a breach of institutional promises related to student safety.

Cash-strapped universities are being pressured to prioritize AI in their missions by individuals or groups selling AI technologies. The article highlights concerns about universities becoming mere suppliers for AI development rather than maintaining their core educational roles.

The ShinyHunters hacking gang claims to have compromised the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of more than 100 organizations, including many universities.

President Donald Trump increased the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 in 2023, claiming it would protect American jobs from foreign workers. A federal judge later ruled the fee invalid, stating the Trump administration overstepped its authority by implementing it without congressional approval. The H-1B program is widely used by tech companies and universities to hire skilled workers, but critics argue it displaces American employees.

More universities are offering A.I. degrees to attract students and enhance graduates' marketability. The trend reflects growing interest in artificial intelligence education.

European governments are prioritizing European digital tools, and some universities and researchers are adopting similar strategies. This shift may impact the use of US technology in research.

The White House has proposed a policy requiring federal grants to align with 'American values' as defined by President Donald Trump, with political appointees overseeing the process. Experts warn this could harm scientific progress and raise concerns about political influence in funding decisions.

Canada's top universities have slightly slipped in a global ranking, but experts caution that such lists should be interpreted carefully.

Jerome Powell defended the central bank's independence during a speech at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, accepting an award for his efforts. He emphasized that institutions like universities, courts, Congress, and the Fed are foundational to democracy and called the Fed's independence a 'priceless asset'.

The National Science Foundation is slowing the distribution of research grants to certain U.S. universities. The reason for this funding limitation remains unclear according to the article.

Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 presidential contender, proposes a 'grand bargain' to reform higher education by balancing interests of universities, the federal government, and American families.

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Four out of five universities are considering job cuts amid a financial crisis, described as a 'complete disaster.' The situation highlights widespread financial strain in higher education institutions.

Italy has extradited Xu Zewei, a 34-year-old Chinese national, to the United States over allegations of cyber-espionage. U.S. prosecutors claim he hacked into universities to steal vaccine research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Chinese national impersonated a U.S. researcher in a spear-phishing campaign targeting NASA and other U.S. entities, including government agencies, universities, and private companies, to steal sensitive information and violate export control laws.

Indian physicists have expressed solidarity with academics in Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon, condemning attacks on universities in these Middle Eastern countries.

A poll reveals AI is influencing students' major decisions, with 47% considering switching majors significantly. Universities face challenges in adapting to AI's impact on higher education trends.

CAR-T-cell therapy successfully treated three autoimmune diseases in a single patient, as reported in Nature. The article also covers experiences with Artemis II scientists and debates on university misconduct record-keeping.

A previously undocumented threat cluster named UAT-10362 is targeting Taiwanese NGOs and universities with a new Lua-based malware called LucidRook, which uses a sophisticated method involving a DLL to deploy Rust-compiled libraries.