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Harvard University's lawsuit against Trump administration moves forward
The lawsuit concerns the Trump administration’s freeze of $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University programs and research.
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Federal judge agrees to expedite Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration
The frozen funds feud between Harvard University and the White House will go before a federal judge on Monday.
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Harvard vs. Trump administration lawsuit begins Monday
The frozen funds feud between Harvard University and the White House will go before a federal judge on Monday.
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Columbia protesters are a no-show after plans for new encampments were revealed
Thursday’s tent encampments would have been the first tent cities at the university since students took over a building last year.
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Harvard rejects Trump administration's demands
Harvard University has rejected demands brought by the Trump administration earlier this month to guarantee its nearly $9 billion in federal funding will continue, saying it won’t “surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.”
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Harvard won't accept ‘unprecedented' demands; federal task force freezes $2.2B
After Harvard’s president announced it wouldn’t accept Trump administration demands, the Education Dept.’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism’s froze billions in funding.
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Houston Cougars stage comeback to defeat Duke, punch ticket to Championship
After trailing for most of the game, the Houston Cougars clawed their way back in the final minutes to defeat Cooper Flagg and Duke. Houston will vie for a national title against Florida on Monday.
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Trump administration issues demands on Harvard to save its $9B in federal funding
Harvard president Alan Garber said in response the school had “devoted considerable effort to addressing antisemitism” and would provide a full accounting to the government.
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Columbia University alumni rip up their diplomas in protest of school and leadership
Instead of joining in Columbia University’s annual “Alumni Day” celebrations for the School of International and Public Affairs, several alumni gathered to denounce the school by ripping up their diplomas in protest.
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University of Minnesota says graduate student was detained by ICE
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Thursday at an off-campus residence, the school said in a statement, NBC News reported.
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Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation
The push to identify masked protesters using facial recognition and turn them in is blurring the line between public law enforcement and private groups
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Kermit the Frog is next commencement speaker of this university
Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog will be at the University of Maryland! The world’s most famous frog will deliver the university’s commencement address on Wednesday, May 21. The Muppet will share his words of wisdom with summer 2024, winter 2024 and spring 2025 graduates at the SECU Stadium. The Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from the university in 1960. He made...
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International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US
While international student enrollment has been on the rise, educators worry that could soon change under the Trump administration.
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Johns Hopkins University to let more than 2,000 workers go after Trump's USAID cuts
Johns Hopkins University said it would eliminate more than 2,000 jobs after President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded federal funding for thousands of international aid projects, NBC News reported.
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Cause of yellow, green flaming manholes, explosions at Texas Tech undetermined
Authorities at Texas Tech University say an explosion inside a manhole took out power across campus. Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday.
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Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding
At least two Ivy League schools, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, took the step as the Trump administration threatens to cut research grants.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump’s administration clamps down on pro-Palestinian protesters.
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Harvard, MIT issue hiring freezes amid uncertainty surrounding federal funding
The schools say they are pausing hiring as they await news on potential cuts in federal funding for things like scientific research under the Trump Administration.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters force their way into Barnard College building, injuring worker
Barnard College officials say pro-Palestinian protesters pushed their way into Milbank Hall, which houses the offices of the dean, and assaulted a school employee.
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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.