Tag #Higher Education

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China's Universities Need 'Three Musts and Two Changes' to Boost Innovation

China's universities face challenges in commercializing research and cultivating top talent, necessitating a 'three musts and two changes' approach to boost innovation, including creating a public transformation platform, fostering risk tolerance in state-owned enterprises, and reforming the educati...

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60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitism

The Department of Education is investigating 60 universities for alleged antisemitism following the cancellation of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University for its inaction regarding similar incidents, setting a precedent for further funding cuts.

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BGU Lifts Suspension of Lecturer Who Criticized IDF Online

Ben-Gurion University lifted the suspension of Dr. Sebastian Ben-Daniel, who used an alias to post online criticism of the IDF, after he apologized; the suspension had drawn a petition from 550 faculty members protesting what they called an attack on free speech.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Gazan Student Finds Online Education Amidst War's Devastation

The October 2023 war in Gaza forced 88,000 college students from their homes and studies; one student, Shyama, lost her university campus but found an alternative in the tuition-free online University of the People, highlighting both the devastation and the adaptive capacity of students.

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US Attorney Threatens Georgetown Law Students Over DEI Curriculum

Acting US Attorney Ed Martin threatened to block Georgetown Law students from government jobs unless the school removes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its curriculum; Dean William Treanor condemned this as an unconstitutional attack on academic freedom.

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Work Experience Trumps College Degrees in New Hiring Trend

Kathleen deLaski's new book, "Who Needs College Anymore?", argues that relevant work experience is the key hiring factor, proposing an "experience-first" college model integrating work experience with traditional education to address the skills gap and declining college enrollment.

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Federal Government Warns Universities Over Antisemitism

The US Department of Education warned 60 universities, including many Ivy League schools, for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, potentially initiating enforcement actions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, following President Trump's executive order and amid a broader crackd...

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HBCU Funding Matters Campaign Launched to Counter Federal Funding Threats

The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation launched the HBCU Funding Matters campaign to address threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) funding caused by the Trump administration's executive orders; the campaign uses digital advocacy, grassroots organizing, and partnerships to secure f...

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French Students Protest Austerity in Higher Education

On March 11, 2024, over 5,000 students and teachers protested in France against higher education budget cuts, citing a €8 billion funding shortfall leading to university deficits, infrastructure decay, and potential program cuts.

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German Student Housing Costs Rise, Exposing Regional Disparities

A new report reveals that average student room rental costs in German university cities are 93, up from the previous semester and year-over-year, but costs vary greatly (µ in Chemnitz vs. \800 in Munich), highlighting affordability concerns and the need for increased student housing and adjustments ...

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Trump's NIH Cuts Threaten Duke University's Research Funding

Duke University faces potential losses of hundreds of millions in federal funding due to Trump administration cuts to NIH grants, resulting in hiring freezes, scaled-back research, and uncertainty around future projects; the university received $580 million in NIH grants last year, the 11th most amo...

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Trump Cuts \$400M in Grants to Columbia Over Antisemitism

The Trump administration cut over \$400 million in federal grants to Columbia University due to concerns about its handling of antisemitism, following months of anti-Israel protests and harassment of Jewish students; Columbia's interim president stated willingness to cooperate.

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