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High Cut-Off Scores for Spanish University Entrance Exams Reflect Systemic Issues"

Spain's university entrance exams (PAU) show extremely high cut-off scores in fields like mathematics, medicine, and data science due to limited public funding, high employment rates, and a booming private sector, leaving many qualified students without places.

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Madrid Public University Rectors Denounce Underfunding, Seek State-Level Agreement

Six Madrid public university rectors denounced underfunding, increased private university competition, and declining social relevance, requesting a state-level agreement for increased funding and support following a recent 4.2% budget increase.

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TU/e Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network for a Week

Eindhoven University of Technology experienced a cyberattack on January 11-12, 2024, forcing a week-long shutdown of its network to prevent data theft. The attack originated from three compromised accounts, and the university's swift action, including implementing alternative communication methods, ...

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Federal Intervention Amidst Pro-Hamas Attacks on Jewish Students

Pro-Hamas mobs are violently attacking Jewish students on college campuses, disrupting classes, and issuing death threats, leading to federal intervention to protect students and defund universities that fail to ensure their safety; however, some former Jewish leaders criticize this response.

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University of Parma Unveils Five New Degree Programs for 2025/26

The University of Parma announces five new degree programs for 2025/26: one undergraduate program in English on development, international cooperation, and peace, and four graduate programs, including two in English on data science and molecular sciences, one online program in public administration,...

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Student Loan IDR and PSLF Buyback Application Processing Backlog: First Status Report Shows Slow Progress

The Department of Education's first status report on student loan IDR and PSLF Buyback application processing reveals that only a small fraction of the applications have been processed, leaving a massive backlog of nearly two million IDR applications and nearly 50,000 PSLF Buyback applications.

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Greece Orders University Security Overhaul After Attack

Following a violent attack at the University of Athens Law School, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis demanded all Greek universities implement comprehensive security plans by the end of 2025, prompting discussions on potential legislation and disciplinary actions against non-compliant university le...

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Politicized Commencement Speeches Spark Controversy and Disciplinary Actions

Students at several U.S. universities used commencement speeches to condemn the war in Gaza and criticize U.S. involvement, leading to disciplinary actions and protests, amid growing political and economic pressures on higher education.

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TU/e Suffers Week-Long Network Outage After January Ransomware Attack

A hacker accessed the Eindhoven University of Technology's network on January 6th, 2024, remaining undetected until January 11th when an attempt to disable backups triggered an alert. The subsequent network shutdown disrupted university operations for a week; however, no data was stolen, and no rans...

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Strategic College Funding: Maximizing Aid and Minimizing Costs

The average cost of a four-year college ranges from \$29,910 to \$62,990 annually; however, financial aid, scholarships, and careful planning, including maximizing academic performance and strategically managing savings withdrawals, can significantly reduce the net price, though proposed changes to ...

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Turkish University Awards Contract Amidst Allegations of Threats and Mafia Links

Following threats and alleged mafia links, a Turkish university awarded a contract to an individual who openly threatened officials; despite the threats, the contract was awarded, raising concerns about oversight and employee safety.

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Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit

Harvard University settled a lawsuit filed by Orthodox Jewish student Alexander Kestenbaum for alleged antisemitism on campus; the settlement, announced Thursday, follows two similar lawsuits resolved four months prior and reflects a broader trend of antisemitism allegations at American universities...

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