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Global Decline in Humanities Enrollment Prompts Program Restructuring

A global decline in humanities enrollment, driven by perceived poor career prospects, is prompting universities worldwide to restructure their programs; however, the enduring value of critical thinking and communication skills remains significant.

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Lower Saxony Students Petition for Financial Relief

Over 5,000 students in Lower Saxony, Germany, petitioned for financial aid and resource increases, resulting in a public hearing on June 25, 2024, to discuss abolishing administrative fees, long-term study fees, and increasing student support services.

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Endowment Tax Debate Highlights Tuition Costs at Wealthy Universities

A new endowment tax proposal targets wealthy universities with large endowments, sparking debate about the high cost of tuition and the need for increased transparency in the use of university resources; the author proposes a tiered tax system that would incentivize using endowments to directly supp...

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Student Loan Rates Fall for 2025-26 School Year

Federal undergraduate student loan interest rates for the 2025-26 school year are 6.39%, down from 6.53% in 2024-25; private lenders offer fixed rates as low as 3.29% and variable rates from 4.39%, but strong credit or a co-signer is often required.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Limit Student Loan Forgiveness Under PSLF

President Trump issued an executive order to restrict student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by excluding organizations involved in activities he deems contrary to his administration's interests; the Department of Education is now drafting regulations to im...

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Harvard President Defies Trump Administration, Receives Standing Ovation

Harvard President Alan Garber received an eight-minute standing ovation at the May 29th graduation for defiantly filing suit against the Trump administration's attempts to control universities under the guise of fighting campus antisemitism, rejecting demands to expel foreign students, cut research ...

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Colleges Issue Record Debt Amidst Trump Administration's Higher Education Policies

American colleges and universities are issuing a record amount of debt in 2025, totaling $20.8 billion so far, due to the Trump administration's attacks on higher education funding and concerns about potential tax law changes affecting their access to tax-exempt bonds; this includes elite schools su...

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Bangor University Vice Chancellor's £30,000 Pay Rise Amidst Job Cuts

Bangor University's vice chancellor received a £30,000 pay rise to £273,000 in 2023/24, while the university is cutting 78 jobs due to financial challenges, sparking criticism from the UCU union.

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Harvard's Ideological Tightrope Walk Under Trump Administration Pressure

Harvard removed portraits of mostly white male doctors in 2018, sparking internal debate and later facing a Trump administration pressure campaign questioning its funding and accusing it of discrimination; the university sued and made policy adjustments.

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AI's Impact on Sinology: Ninth World Conference Highlights Technological Advancements and Cross-Cultural Exchange

The ninth World Conference on Sinology, held in Shenzhen from October 27-28, 2023, focused on the impact of AI on Sinology, launching a new postdoctoral program and emphasizing the need for both technological proficiency and deep language understanding in Chinese studies.

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Universities Must Adapt to Cultivate Human Skills in AI Era

Universities must adapt education models to cultivate critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability—human skills increasingly crucial in an AI-driven job market, as confirmed by research and employer demand.

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Trump's Harvard Visa Suspension: Escalating Conflict and Impact on International Students

President Trump's proclamation suspending visas for new international students at Harvard, temporarily blocked by a judge, reflects escalating conflict and raises concerns about broader immigration policies impacting US universities.

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