Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers. They sent a letter to Columbia's acting president, Claire Shipman, ...

Penn University has made some big changes to its sports policies. The school has agreed to stop letting transgender women compete in women's sports. This comes after a dispute with the federal government about Title IX, a law that's supposed to make sure women have equal chances in sports. The university has promised to fix some things. They will take back swimming ...

Gaming is everywhere these days. It's not just a hobby; it's a culture. But what makes some people pick up a controller while others don't? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on Italian university students. The goal? To see if there are any psychological differences between current gamers, those who used to game, and those who never have. The study look...

Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism on campus since October 2023. The federal task force didn't mince wor...

During the Nazi regime, pharmacology played a significant role. The importance of chemical warfare agents became clear during World War I. Medicines were crucial for treating diseases like malaria and typhoid fever. The goal was to keep soldiers fighting for as long as possible. A recent study looked at the directors of university pharmacology institutes in Germany ...

Cooper Flagg is a name that's been on everyone's lips lately. This 18-year-old basketball sensation from Duke University is not just making waves on the court but also in the classroom. With an impressive 4. 0 GPA during his fall semester, Flagg is proving that he's a force to be reckoned with in both academics and athletics. Flagg's journey to stardom began at Mont...

In Iran, picking the right leaders for medical universities is a big deal. These leaders also run the health systems in their areas. So, it's important to get it right. But how do they choose them? And what skills should these leaders have? This piece looks at how Iran does it and compares it to other countries. It also suggests ways to improve the process. First, l...

A major breakthrough in HIV prevention has just been approved by the FDA. The drug, called Yeztugo, is based on research done by a biochemist from the University of Utah. This drug is special because it can protect people from HIV for a long time, up to six months. It works by stopping the virus from building its protective shell, which is crucial for it to spread. ...

Harvard University has been in a legal battle with the Trump administration over its international students. This fight has caused a lot of stress and uncertainty for students from other countries who want to study at Harvard. The latest development is a federal judge's decision to block the Trump administration's attempt to stop Harvard from hosting these students. ...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to look at the current situation. Many health students in Latin Americ...