Tag #Higher Education

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Columbia University Nears Settlement with Trump Administration to Restore Funding

Columbia University is close to a deal with the Trump administration to regain over $400 million in federal funding after months of negotiations, involving a multimillion-dollar settlement for alleged civil rights violations and policy changes, potentially setting a precedent for other universities.

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Japan to End Financial Aid for Foreign PhD Students, Sparking Outcry

The Japanese government plans to end financial aid for foreign PhD students in fiscal 2027, impacting 39% of current recipients (3,151 Chinese students), despite a goal to increase international doctoral students to 33% by 2033; this has prompted protests citing discrimination and potential harm to ...

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ANU to Close Australian National Dictionary Centre

The Australian National University will close its Australian National Dictionary Centre, a 40-year-old institution dedicated to documenting Australian English, due to budget cuts and strategic realignment, impacting the study of Australian language and culture.

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Málaga's Housing Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Rental Costs

The soaring cost of rent in Málaga, exceeding €15.6 per square meter on average, is creating a housing crisis for students, with limited affordable options and discriminatory practices, while two new private universities add 1,300 students this year.

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Washington University Faces \$37 Million Endowment Tax Hike

The Congressional budget bill signed into law increases the excise tax on Washington University in St. Louis's \$12 billion endowment from 1.4% to 4%, resulting in a \$37 million annual tax increase, starting January 2026, forcing the university to find ways to preserve resources.

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Columbia University Faces Trump Administration's Antisemitism Demands

Columbia University faces demands to comply with Trump administration's Title VI directives on campus antisemitism following a trustee's letter detailing alleged inaction, financial penalties, and released text messages suggesting biased leadership decisions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bafög Reforms in Rhineland-Palatinate Fail to Reverse Decline in Recipient Numbers

Despite recent increases in Bafög benefits in Rhineland-Palatinate, including a 5% rise in basic rates and a €20 increase in the housing allowance, the number of recipients decreased from about 16,500 in 2019/20 to roughly 14,300 in 2024/25, prompting calls for further reforms to address affordabili...

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Cal State LA Offers Remote Class Option Amid ICE Raids, Protests

Due to student fears stemming from recent ICE raids in Los Angeles and ongoing protests, California State University, Los Angeles is giving professors the option of holding classes remotely, balancing community concerns with a commitment to on-campus learning.

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Harvard Doctoral Candidate Deported Under New US Visa Restrictions

A Sierra Leonean doctoral candidate at Harvard is denied a non-immigrant visa and barred from returning to defend her dissertation and graduate, due to new June 2025 restrictions targeting several nationalities, despite meeting all prior legal and academic requirements. This impacts her critical res...

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Gender Equality
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Overhauled US Student Loan System: New Repayment Plans, Caps, and Pell Grant Changes

The new "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" overhauls the US federal student loan system, reducing repayment plans to two, imposing borrowing caps, tightening Pell Grant eligibility, and impacting millions of Americans. Interest will resume on August 1st, 2024, for 7.7 million SAVE plan participants.

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Andalusian University Degree Approvals Raise Concerns About Fairness and Transparency

An independent report reveals inconsistencies in Andalusia's approval of Loyola University's Biochemical Engineering degree, contrasting with rejections of similar programs at public universities due to excessive teaching loads, insufficient evaluation standards, and discrepancies in required Englis...

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Greece Implements Stricter University Access and Security Measures

A new Greek law requires university students to use student IDs for access, starting by the end of the year, implementing stricter penalties for campus disruptions, including potential 10-year sentences for severe violence, and offering more opportunities for students who exceeded the maximum study ...

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