Academia
Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will
Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million to settle allegations that it did not create a safe environment for Jewish students during Palestinian rights protests in 2024, and will also share detailed statistics about student applicants […]
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Teachers using AI tools more regularly, survey finds
Teachers using AI tools more regularly, survey finds Teachers are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for assignments. A recent survey found that many instructors are now more regular users of these programs. This trend comes as students face criticism and punishment for using similar AI tools themselves. The use of AI tools in education […]
Technology
Lifecycle of a research grant – behind the scenes of the system that funds science
Lifecycle of a research grant – behind the scenes of the system that funds science Research grants are awarded to support specific research projects, and the process involves careful review by experts to ensure high standards of scholarship and financial integrity. The grant application process typically includes a literature review, a detailed description of the […]
Science
Harvard University Rejects Trump Administration’s Demands
Harvard University Rejects Trump Administration’s Demands Harvard University has rejected a list of demands from the Trump Administration, which included changes to its governance, hiring practices, and admissions procedures, in an effort to combat antisemitism on campus. The university’s president, Alan Garber, stated that Harvard will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights, […]
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Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted
Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted Two groups representing Harvard University professors have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging that the threat to cut federal funding violates free speech and First Amendment rights. The Trump Administration had previously announced plans to send a list of demands to unfreeze […]
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Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence
Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence The Trump administration’s intervention into higher education governance echoes historical attempts to bring universities under state influence or control. The administration’s actions, including withholding federal funding and launching investigations, aim to eradicate “discriminatory” DEI policies and fight […]
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