A Turkish student pursuing her doctorate at a prestigious university in Massachusetts was suddenly detained by federal agents. This incident has sparked a legal battle and raised concerns about civil liberties and academic freedom. The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was grabbed by agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and whisked away to a detention center...
The Trump administration's push for control over universities hit a major milestone when Columbia University gave in to a list of demands. This move was seen by many as a significant turning point in how the federal government interacts with colleges across the country. The university's decision came after the Trump administration threatened to cut about 400 million...
A PhD student at Cornell University recently took legal action against the Trump administration. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, is one of three students suing to stop Trump's orders targeting foreign students accused of "antisemitism. " Taal is pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies and Research Center. He has been a vocal activist on campus, involved...
Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the U. S. , shows how much power the federal government c...
A researcher from Georgetown University found himself in a tough spot. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was grabbed by immigration agents outside his Virginia home. They claimed his visa was no good anymore. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, thinks this is all about his wife's Palestinian background and her right to speak her mind. Suri's wife, Mapheze Saleh, has been...
Last month, the University of Michigan ditched diversity statements in hiring and promotions, marking a notable shift from its past stance on campus free speech. This decision comes after years of criticism for restricting open inquiry. Prominent institutions like Michigan are starting to embrace neutrality on political issues not directly related to university funct...
Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty members, which violates its rules. Davidai, who is not teaching this semest...
Lately, college and university professors have been under a lot of scrutiny. Especially during political campaigns, they've faced criticism for teaching subjects that some people might find controversial. For instance, during the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump quoted Richard Nixon saying, "Professors are the enemy." This might seem surpri...
Higher education has long been plagued by a toxic mix of anti-Americanism, censorious leftism, and cultural radicalism. At the epicenter of this moral decay are the so-called "elite" institutions, where the notion of "progress" has become a euphemism for intellectual conformity. The recent case of University of Pennsylvania's tenured law professor, Amy Wax, serves as...
In the heart of the Palmetto State, a controversy has erupted over the use of digital content in South Carolina classrooms. The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus has taken a strong stance against the state's Department of Education's decision to partner with conservative digital media company PragerU. The partnership has sparked concerns about the accuracy of e...