A federal judge ruled that the University of Pennsylvania must provide information sought in an EEOC investigation into alleged antisemitic harassment of Jewish employees. Penn says it will appeal on privacy and First Amendment grounds.
If HBCUs are going to stay competitive or at least shed that underfunded reputation, leveraging Black businesses for support will have to be central, according to Courtney Brunious, who teaches clinical management and organization at USC’s Marshall School of Business.
Students are taking new measures, such as dumbing down their work, spying on themselves and using AI “humanizer” programs, to beat accusations of cheating with artificial intelligence.
Young adults ages 18 to 28 are turning to hands-on careers such as electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians. Many cite financial stability without student debt, while others find purpose beyond the paycheck.
While a judge recently ordered federal funding restored, international students in particular remain anxious about immigration enforcement and political expression.
A court settlement has opened the door for schools to share revenue with athletes, but clarity hasn’t followed. Instead, political fights, payment caps and questions about athletes’ rights are fueling one of the messiest transitions in college sports history.
Several universities across the U.S. issued shelter-in-place alerts on the first day of fall classes after reports of armed individuals on campus. Police later determined most were hoaxes or “swatting” calls—using temporary numbers and voice-masking apps—with no evidence of gunmen or violence found.
A key office in the Department of Education responsible for fielding grievances about student loans has a backlog of more than 27,000 complaints after losing nearly two-thirds of its staff.
Rick Singer, 62, pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering, money laundering and other charges in connection with the college admissions cheating scandal. A federal judge recently ruled that Singer can work as a college consultant again so long as he discloses his criminal record to new clients.
Among U.S. adults, 44% said they think AI will make life better, while 42% think AI will make life worse. But most respondents don't hold strong feelings on the issue.
If the Trump administration succeeds in barring international students from enrolling at Harvard, it will benefit U.S. competitors such as China, experts say.
As schools like Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and more say their international students’ visas are being revoked, lawyers say it’s all part of the larger plan to reduce immigration.
