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Brown University Agrees to $50 Million Deal to Restore Frozen Federal Funding

Brown University will pay $50 million over 10 years to restore frozen federal funding, agreeing to support its local Jewish community, restrict transgender student recognition, and provide data on student applications as part of a deal with the Trump administration, following similar agreements with...

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Regional University Transforms Anxious Student into Confident Leader

Sam Laing's decision to attend the University of New England's geoscience program in Armidale, six hours from her Sydney home, transformed her from an anxious high school graduate to a confident university leader, highlighting the benefits of regional university life and community.

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UCLA Settles $6.5M Lawsuit Alleging Antisemitic Discrimination During Pro-Palestinian Protests

UCLA will pay $6.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Jewish students and a professor alleging antisemitic discrimination during last year's pro-Palestinian protests on campus, admitting shortcomings in addressing the issue and agreeing to fund Jewish student groups and antisemitism initiatives.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Edinburgh University's Racism Inquiry: One Black Professor, Systemic Issues

Tommy Curry, Edinburgh University's first Black philosophy professor, led a review exposing the institution's deep-rooted racism, revealing less than 1% of staff are Black despite a diverse student body; recommendations include establishing a center for studying racism and prioritizing Black recruit...

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Soaring Student Housing Costs in Portugal Exacerbate Access to Higher Education

Portugal's average private student room rent hit €415, exceeding €400 for the first time, impacting affordability; Lisbon's average is €500, while Guarda's is €180, highlighting regional disparities and the need for increased public housing.

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Australia to Cut Student Debt by 20%, Addressing Rising Costs

The Australian government will cut student debt by 20%, impacting 3 million graduates by an average of \$5,500; this follows a one-third increase in average Hecs/Help debt among young Australians between 2009 and 2024, despite inflation, and coincides with repayment periods nearing a decade.

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Trump Administration's Student Loan Policy Shift Causes Financial Hardship and Workforce Shortages

The Trump administration's decision to reinstate interest on student loans under the SAVE plan, impacting nearly 8 million borrowers, will cause loan balances to increase and delay major life events for many, adding to workforce shortages in critical sectors.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Harvard to Comply with DHS Subpoena, Withholds Student Employment Records

Harvard University will provide the Department of Homeland Security with I-9 employment forms for its staff, but is delaying the release of forms for student employees, amid a broader legal dispute over frozen federal funds and threats of further cuts.

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Trump Administration Probes Duke University for Alleged Racial Discrimination

The Trump administration launched an investigation into Duke University and its law journal for allegedly using race as a factor in editor selection, potentially resulting in federal funding cuts and raising concerns about academic freedom.

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Private University Expansion in Spain Exacerbates Higher Education Imbalance

In Spain, private universities are rapidly expanding, enrolling 25% of students despite holding 47% of total 2025/2026 places, fueled by underfunded public universities and increased student demand.

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theguardian.com
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Edinburgh University's Slavery Report: £30 Million in Funding Tied to Slavery, Demands for Reparations

The University of Edinburgh acknowledges receiving at least £30 million from donors linked to slavery and its past role in promoting racist ideologies, prompting recommendations for reparative justice and diversification.

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Agentic AI Workflows: A Solution for Colleges to Meet US AI Action Plan

The US government's AI Action Plan, with over \$13 billion in funding, pushes colleges to rapidly develop AI programs, exemplified by Maricopa Community Colleges' successful semiconductor boot camp and UMass Lowell's AI mini-grants. Agentic workflows are key to program creation and grant acquisition...

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