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Trump Nominee Seeks to End OPT, Contradicting President's Stance
Joseph Edlow, President Trump's nominee to head U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, wants to end Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT, impacting 242,782 international students and contradicting President Trump's support for granting green cards to foreign graduates.
Trump Nominee Seeks to End OPT, Contradicting President's Stance
Joseph Edlow, President Trump's nominee to head U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, wants to end Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT, impacting 242,782 international students and contradicting President Trump's support for granting green cards to foreign graduates.
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52% Bias Score
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten U.S. Research and Innovation
The Trump administration's proposed FY2026 budget cuts non-defense discretionary spending by 23%, resulting in significant reductions to the NSF (56%) and NIH (40%), jeopardizing thousands of research projects, impacting jobs, and potentially hindering future innovation and economic growth.
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten U.S. Research and Innovation
The Trump administration's proposed FY2026 budget cuts non-defense discretionary spending by 23%, resulting in significant reductions to the NSF (56%) and NIH (40%), jeopardizing thousands of research projects, impacting jobs, and potentially hindering future innovation and economic growth.
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52% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Universities Secure Millions in DFG Research Funding
Thirteen Baden-Württemberg universities received millions in DFG funding for research projects across various fields, strengthening the region's international research standing but leaving some universities, like Konstanz, vulnerable to losing their 'University of Excellence' status.
Baden-Württemberg Universities Secure Millions in DFG Research Funding
Thirteen Baden-Württemberg universities received millions in DFG funding for research projects across various fields, strengthening the region's international research standing but leaving some universities, like Konstanz, vulnerable to losing their 'University of Excellence' status.
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Allocate €687 Million to Research Clusters, Impacting "Excellence University" Status
Germany will announce €687 million in annual funding for 57 research clusters crucial for universities to achieve the "Excellence University" title, with the federal government covering 75%, impacting competition for researchers and students and potentially influencing university rankings.
Germany to Allocate €687 Million to Research Clusters, Impacting "Excellence University" Status
Germany will announce €687 million in annual funding for 57 research clusters crucial for universities to achieve the "Excellence University" title, with the federal government covering 75%, impacting competition for researchers and students and potentially influencing university rankings.
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52% Bias Score
Three Universities Launch AI Initiative for Sustainable Future
Fudan University, Korea University, and the National University of Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday in Shanghai to enhance AI cooperation for sustainability, focusing on joint PhD supervision and leveraging AI in education and research to address global challenges, building o...
Three Universities Launch AI Initiative for Sustainable Future
Fudan University, Korea University, and the National University of Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday in Shanghai to enhance AI cooperation for sustainability, focusing on joint PhD supervision and leveraging AI in education and research to address global challenges, building o...
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40% Bias Score
New US Unit to Investigate Universities' Diversity Policies
The US Justice Department formed a new unit to investigate universities with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, using the False Claims Act; this follows inquiries into Harvard's admissions and grant cancellations, escalating the administration's challenge against universities it claims promo...
New US Unit to Investigate Universities' Diversity Policies
The US Justice Department formed a new unit to investigate universities with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, using the False Claims Act; this follows inquiries into Harvard's admissions and grant cancellations, escalating the administration's challenge against universities it claims promo...
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68% Bias Score
House Passes Bill to Repeal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, Cut Education Spending
The House passed a bill to repeal several federal student loan forgiveness programs and cut over $300 billion in education spending, reflecting a broader Republican effort to reduce the federal deficit; the bill now moves to the Senate.
House Passes Bill to Repeal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, Cut Education Spending
The House passed a bill to repeal several federal student loan forgiveness programs and cut over $300 billion in education spending, reflecting a broader Republican effort to reduce the federal deficit; the bill now moves to the Senate.
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52% Bias Score
TU/e Thwarts Ransomware Attack, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Eindhoven University of Technology averted a ransomware attack in January by shutting down its network after detecting suspicious activity; the hackers gained access via compromised accounts and weak VPN security, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges despite collaborative efforts and past e...
TU/e Thwarts Ransomware Attack, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Eindhoven University of Technology averted a ransomware attack in January by shutting down its network after detecting suspicious activity; the hackers gained access via compromised accounts and weak VPN security, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges despite collaborative efforts and past e...
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32% Bias Score
College Enrollment Surges 3.2%, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
National college enrollment increased by 3.2% this spring to 18.4 million students, nearing pre-pandemic levels, with community colleges and vocational programs showing the strongest growth, while undergraduate enrollment remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
College Enrollment Surges 3.2%, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
National college enrollment increased by 3.2% this spring to 18.4 million students, nearing pre-pandemic levels, with community colleges and vocational programs showing the strongest growth, while undergraduate enrollment remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Universities Face £77 Million Deficit, Restructuring Underway
Welsh universities reported a £77 million deficit in 2023-24 due to increased costs and fewer international students; however, immediate closures are not expected, and restructuring plans are underway.
Welsh Universities Face £77 Million Deficit, Restructuring Underway
Welsh universities reported a £77 million deficit in 2023-24 due to increased costs and fewer international students; however, immediate closures are not expected, and restructuring plans are underway.
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40% Bias Score
Existential Crisis in American Higher Education: Closures and Mergers on the Rise
Plummeting enrollments, ballooning costs, and growing public skepticism are creating an existential threat to America's higher education system, leading to college closures and mergers, as evidenced by a 1 million student drop during the pandemic and a 56% average tuition discount at private college...
Existential Crisis in American Higher Education: Closures and Mergers on the Rise
Plummeting enrollments, ballooning costs, and growing public skepticism are creating an existential threat to America's higher education system, leading to college closures and mergers, as evidenced by a 1 million student drop during the pandemic and a 56% average tuition discount at private college...
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48% Bias Score
Conference Highlights Clash Over Government Intervention in Universities Amid Antisemitism Debate
A New York conference on Jews and elite universities saw scholars protest the inclusion of Bill Ackman, a vocal critic of Harvard's response to antisemitism allegations, while speakers debated government intervention in higher education, particularly President Trump's actions against universities an...
Conference Highlights Clash Over Government Intervention in Universities Amid Antisemitism Debate
A New York conference on Jews and elite universities saw scholars protest the inclusion of Bill Ackman, a vocal critic of Harvard's response to antisemitism allegations, while speakers debated government intervention in higher education, particularly President Trump's actions against universities an...
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48% Bias Score
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