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Obama Defends Academic Freedom Amidst Federal Crackdown on Universities
On Thursday, Barack Obama addressed threats to academic freedom at Hamilton College, urging universities to resist government pressure, coinciding with the federal government's announcement to freeze \$510 million in Brown University grants due to concerns over antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiments.
Obama Defends Academic Freedom Amidst Federal Crackdown on Universities
On Thursday, Barack Obama addressed threats to academic freedom at Hamilton College, urging universities to resist government pressure, coinciding with the federal government's announcement to freeze \$510 million in Brown University grants due to concerns over antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiments.
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36% Bias Score
Coalition's Plan to Hike International Student Visa Fees and Cap Numbers Sparks Criticism
The Australian Coalition proposed a policy to cap international student numbers at 240,000 and increase visa application fees to $2500 (or $5000 for Group of Eight universities), aiming to reduce strain on housing while critics argue this will harm Australia's education sector and international repu...
Coalition's Plan to Hike International Student Visa Fees and Cap Numbers Sparks Criticism
The Australian Coalition proposed a policy to cap international student numbers at 240,000 and increase visa application fees to $2500 (or $5000 for Group of Eight universities), aiming to reduce strain on housing while critics argue this will harm Australia's education sector and international repu...
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64% Bias Score
Supreme Court Blocks Reinstatement of $65 Million in Frozen Education Grants
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order reinstating $65 million in frozen education grants, siding with the Trump administration's claim that the lower court lacked authority, despite dissenters' concerns about swift intervention and insufficient briefing.
Supreme Court Blocks Reinstatement of $65 Million in Frozen Education Grants
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order reinstating $65 million in frozen education grants, siding with the Trump administration's claim that the lower court lacked authority, despite dissenters' concerns about swift intervention and insufficient briefing.
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52% Bias Score
ADL Upgrades 19 University Grades on Antisemitism Response
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) raised the grades of 19 universities in its second annual report on campus antisemitism, after those schools implemented new policies or revealed existing ones to combat antisemitism; however, the report does not include recent incidents of pro-Palestinian student pr...
ADL Upgrades 19 University Grades on Antisemitism Response
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) raised the grades of 19 universities in its second annual report on campus antisemitism, after those schools implemented new policies or revealed existing ones to combat antisemitism; however, the report does not include recent incidents of pro-Palestinian student pr...
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36% Bias Score
Harvard Faces Billions in Funding Cuts Over Antisemitism Concerns
The Trump administration demanded that Harvard University implement sweeping changes, including eliminating DEI programs and banning masks at protests, to avoid losing billions in federal funding due to alleged failures in combating antisemitism.
Harvard Faces Billions in Funding Cuts Over Antisemitism Concerns
The Trump administration demanded that Harvard University implement sweeping changes, including eliminating DEI programs and banning masks at protests, to avoid losing billions in federal funding due to alleged failures in combating antisemitism.
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56% Bias Score
Spain's Higher Education Policies Under Fire Amidst Concerns of Inequality
The Spanish government is facing criticism for its policies towards private universities, perceived as discriminatory and counterproductive to improving higher education quality. Data suggests private university graduates have better employment outcomes than those from public universities.
Spain's Higher Education Policies Under Fire Amidst Concerns of Inequality
The Spanish government is facing criticism for its policies towards private universities, perceived as discriminatory and counterproductive to improving higher education quality. Data suggests private university graduates have better employment outcomes than those from public universities.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Transfers $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Program to SBA
President Trump's executive order shifts the $1.6 trillion federal student loan program from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA), impacting 43 million borrowers; however, individual loan terms remain legally protected.
Trump Transfers $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Program to SBA
President Trump's executive order shifts the $1.6 trillion federal student loan program from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA), impacting 43 million borrowers; however, individual loan terms remain legally protected.
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40% Bias Score
NI Universities Increase Mental Health Spending by 40% Since Covid
Northern Ireland universities have significantly increased mental health spending since 2020, with St Mary's University College seeing an 85.5% rise to £231,691, Stranmillis a 62% rise to £89,208, Queen's a 52% rise to £1,417,539, and Ulster a 32% rise to £2,535,553, reflecting increased student nee...
NI Universities Increase Mental Health Spending by 40% Since Covid
Northern Ireland universities have significantly increased mental health spending since 2020, with St Mary's University College seeing an 85.5% rise to £231,691, Stranmillis a 62% rise to £89,208, Queen's a 52% rise to £1,417,539, and Ulster a 32% rise to £2,535,553, reflecting increased student nee...
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36% Bias Score
UC San Diego Faces Potential $500 Million Budget Shortfall
UC San Diego faces a potential budget shortfall of $75 million to $500 million due to federal budget cuts, grant cancellations, and payment delays, leading to a hiring freeze, postponement of capital projects, and potential job losses.
UC San Diego Faces Potential $500 Million Budget Shortfall
UC San Diego faces a potential budget shortfall of $75 million to $500 million due to federal budget cuts, grant cancellations, and payment delays, leading to a hiring freeze, postponement of capital projects, and potential job losses.
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32% Bias Score
Bavarian Ministry Intervenes in Würzburg University Accusations
The Bavarian Ministry of Science is intervening in a conflict at the University of Würzburg involving accusations of antisemitism and right-wing extremism against Professor Peter Hoeres's chair, lacking concrete evidence but fueled by a student parliament resolution and his past criticism of postcol...
Bavarian Ministry Intervenes in Würzburg University Accusations
The Bavarian Ministry of Science is intervening in a conflict at the University of Würzburg involving accusations of antisemitism and right-wing extremism against Professor Peter Hoeres's chair, lacking concrete evidence but fueled by a student parliament resolution and his past criticism of postcol...
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52% Bias Score
Harvard Faces $9 Billion Funding Cut Threat Over Antisemitism Concerns
Harvard University faces the potential loss of nearly $9 billion in federal funding following demands from a federal task force to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and ban masks at campus protests, amid a broader review of universities' handling of antisemitism.
Harvard Faces $9 Billion Funding Cut Threat Over Antisemitism Concerns
Harvard University faces the potential loss of nearly $9 billion in federal funding following demands from a federal task force to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and ban masks at campus protests, amid a broader review of universities' handling of antisemitism.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in African Students Studying in China
The number of African students studying in China has significantly increased due to expanded scholarships, China's affordability, and the rising demand for Chinese language proficiency, leading to contributions in various sectors in African countries and fostering stronger bilateral ties.
Surge in African Students Studying in China
The number of African students studying in China has significantly increased due to expanded scholarships, China's affordability, and the rising demand for Chinese language proficiency, leading to contributions in various sectors in African countries and fostering stronger bilateral ties.
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40% Bias Score
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