Universities in the U. S. are in a tough spot. The government is offering money, but only if they follow certain rules. This money is important. It pays for a big part of university research and student help. But many universities are saying no to the deal. They might be realizing that the government isn't the best partner. Back in the day, universities were differe...
In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake. But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, making it unsafe for others. Signs ask them to stay off, but many ignore...
The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would clash with the school's mission and values. The compact, called the "...
The University of Minnesota made a bold move recently. They said no to a deal from the Trump administration. This deal was called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. ” It promised extra federal funding to universities. But there was a catch. Schools had to agree to certain conservative policies. The University Senate voted overwhelmingly to rej...
The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact" that ties research money to support for certain policies, like stri...
The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding. However, the response has been less than enthusiastic. So far, no u...
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MIT's president, Kornbluth, said the compact goes against the universit...
Harvard Divinity School's Religion and Public Life program has faced significant changes recently. The program, which aimed to promote understanding of religion's role in society, has been restructured. This shift comes after allegations of bias and antisemitism. Students and faculty involved in the program have mixed feelings. Some believe the program was fair and ...
The persecution of Jewish and dissenting German pharmacologists during the Nazi era (1933-1945) had a profound impact on their professional lives. The oldest pharmacological journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, was established in 1873. It has a rich history and has published numerous historical studies, including some marking its 150th anniversary...
The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in remaining federal contracts. Agencies have until June 6 to report which...