Tag #Higher Education

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Edinburgh University's £30m Link to Colonial Profits and Racist Theories Revealed

A University of Edinburgh review found that the institution received at least £30 million in funding linked to profits from colonial commodities like tobacco, sugar, and cotton, used to fund scholarships and buildings, while also promoting racist theories during the Scottish Enlightenment.

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Italy Abolishes Medical School Entrance Exams, Raising Concerns

Italy's new medical school admissions system eliminates entrance exams, resulting in 3,138 students enrolling at the University of Turin, with only 700 expected to proceed after a December exam; this reform aims to increase specialists in understaffed medical fields, but its long-term impact remains...

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White House Seeks Heavy Fines from Universities to Settle Antisemitism Investigations

The White House is pursuing large fines from Harvard and other universities to settle investigations into campus antisemitism, using a $200 million settlement with Columbia University as a model which includes stipulations on admissions, hiring, and faculty composition, marking a shift in how the go...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Plummeting University Entrance Exam Scores in Greece

Greek university entrance exam scores plummeted in education and humanities departments, with significant unfilled places due to low applicant interest, poor job prospects, and the Minimum University Entrance Score (EBE) policy. The situation is worse in regional universities.

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Trump Administration Blocks Most Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

The Trump administration has blocked student loan forgiveness under ICR, PAYE, SAVE, and IBR plans due to a legal challenge and the "Big, Beautiful Bill", impacting millions; however, PSLF remains available, although subject to potential future rule changes.

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Columbia Pays $200 Million to Settle Antisemitism Allegations

Columbia University will pay $200 million to the federal government to settle allegations of antisemitic discrimination and harassment, reinstating most of its federal funding that was cut by the Trump administration following student protests related to the 2023 Gaza war.

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Agentic AI Workflows: A Solution for Colleges to Meet US AI Action Plan

The US government's AI Action Plan, with over \$13 billion in funding, pushes colleges to rapidly develop AI programs, exemplified by Maricopa Community Colleges' successful semiconductor boot camp and UMass Lowell's AI mini-grants. Agentic workflows are key to program creation and grant acquisition...

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High-Profile Australians Condemn Australian University Fee Scheme

Over 100 prominent Australians are calling for the abolition of Australia's Jobs-Ready Graduates scheme, which has increased the cost of arts degrees to over \$50,000, impacting humanities departments and failing to shift student enrollment as intended.

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Duke University to conduct involuntary layoffs

Duke University will conduct involuntary layoffs after 599 employees accepted voluntary separation packages due to projected $500 million-$750 million in losses from reduced federal funding, increased endowment taxes, and healthcare reimbursement changes.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Columbia University Settles Antisemitism Allegations for $200 Million, Raising Concerns for Other Schools

Columbia University paid over $200 million to settle allegations of antisemitism, despite denying wrongdoing, prompting concerns about the impact on other schools facing similar investigations and raising questions about academic freedom.

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Columbia University Settles Discrimination Lawsuit for $221 Million

Columbia University will pay $221 million to settle federal allegations of discrimination, regaining access to billions in federal grants while maintaining academic autonomy, but agreeing to end diversity programs and limit consideration of race in admissions.

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Columbia University to Pay $221 Million to Settle Anti-Discrimination Lawsuit

Columbia University will pay $200 million over three years to settle federal investigations into anti-discrimination violations, including $21 million for separate Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigations, and will reinstate its federal research grants.

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