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Politics · IsraelHouse report: APA leaders ignored antisemitism
A House of Representatives committee report accuses the American Psychological Association of perpetuating antisemitism. The report alleges APA leaders ignored prejudice and allowed antisemitism to fester, while the organization's president and CEO have rejected the findings.
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Politics · Asia-PacificJacinda Ardern takes new role at Sydney University
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has taken a new paid role at Sydney University. She will deliver guest lectures and masterclasses, rather than undertaking full-time teaching duties.
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Politics · United StatesUS Pentagon names Confucius Institutes national security threat
The US Department of Defense has designated Confucius Institutes as a threat to national security. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that 80 new propaganda cells were identified across 30 universities and have been dismantled.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Ends Legal Fight Over Student Loan Program
The Trump administration is ending its legal challenge to a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice had appealed federal judges' rulings against the administration's efforts to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Politics · United StatesJane Doe says Cornell president questioned her rape allegations
Jane Doe, who accused seven Cornell University students of rape, stated that President Michael Kotlikoff's questioning of her reporting timeline made her feel disbelieved. A letter she sent to the faculty senate is central to a potential no-confidence vote.
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John Paulson donates $250 million to Hebrew University
Philanthropist John Paulson has announced a $250 million donation to Hebrew University, the largest in its history. The funds will advance engineering, medicine, and trauma recovery programs, and the university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his and his wife's honour.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMinnesota State Considers Shifting $25 Million Annually from Colleges to Universities
Minnesota State is weighing a plan to move up to $25 million each year for four years from its two-year colleges to financially challenged universities. The proposal aims to address a systemwide deficit and is set for a Board of Trustees vote on October 14.
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Politics · United StatesEdward Waters University to build first new dorm since 1982
Edward Waters University is set to construct its first on-campus dormitory in over 40 years, with $25 million in financing from the Rice Capital Access Program. The project is part of $33 million in capital improvements, including a new track and field facility funded by the city of Jacksonville.
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Politics · United StatesFederal lawsuit filed against The New School over alleged antisemitic harassment of student Sophie Shabot
On 7 October 2026 a federal suit was lodged in Manhattan’s Southern District of New York on behalf of Parsons student Sophie Shabot. The complaint says The New School did not stop antisemitic harassment and mentions a $300 payment by former president Donna Shalala. Lawyer Ziporah Reich of the Lawfare Project represents the student.
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Media · United StatesTexas Campuses Address Antisemitism Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary
Texas college campuses are addressing antisemitism ahead of the three-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Students are participating in educational programming focused on the history and rise of modern antisemitism, developed by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
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University of Michigan to pilot program hiding first-semester grades
The University of Michigan is launching a pilot program in fall 2027 that will prevent first-semester letter grades for some first-year students from appearing on transcripts or affecting their GPAs. University officials say the aim is to help students acclimate and explore academics, while students have expressed mixed reactions.
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Politics · United StatesThree-year college degrees gain popularity amid affordability concerns
Three-year college degree programs are increasing in the US, aiming to make higher education more affordable and accessible. While proponents highlight time and cost savings for students, critics express concerns about the quality of education and potential career limitations.
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Politics · European UnionGhent University suspends researcher over plagiarism claims against late professor
Ghent University has suspended US researcher Nathan Cofnas, who had accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism. The university cited a preliminary disciplinary investigation. US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White condemned the suspension, calling it retaliation.
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Politics · United StatesSean Duffy told daughter Harvard would 'corrupt' her, reality show episode shows
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told his daughter in a YouTube reality series episode that Harvard University would 'corrupt' her mind. The remarks, filmed during a family road trip to tour colleges, drew criticism after the episode aired on 14 August 2024.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research ties by 31 August 2026
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
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MediaCanadian survey finds antisemitism widespread among Jewish university students
A survey of Jewish university students in Canada, conducted late last year, found that the vast majority reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitism on campus. Outlets disagreed on the exact proportion, while no centre-rated publication covered the story.
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