The Trump administration has taken a bold step by halting $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania. This action is a direct response to the university's policies that permit trans women to participate in women's sports. This decision is part of a broader campaign promise mad
There is a lot of tension in the world of higher education. The spotlight is on Columbia University. The reason? A mix of funding cuts and crackdowns on student protests. President Trump's administration has put the university in a tough spot. It all started with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khali
Students today spend a lot of time sitting. This is a problem because being active is good for the brain and body. Bike desks are a new idea. They let students pedal while they work. The hope is that this will make them more alert and improve their memory. A recent experiment looked at how bike
The recent protests in Serbia have a lot of people talking. It all started with a tragic accident at the Novi Sad train station. This station, built way back in 1964, was finally getting some much-needed upgrades. The upgrades were part of China's big plan, the Belt and Road initiative. This plan ai
Harvard University has made a significant change. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, families earning less than $200, 000 per year will not pay tuition. This is a big deal. It means that about 86% of U. S. families could qualify for financial aid at Harvard. The median household income in the U.
College life can be tough, and it's even tougher for students who have faced hard times as kids. These tough experiences, known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can leave a mark on a person's mind and emotions. ACEs include things like abuse, neglect, or growing up with a family member who
In the quiet town of Moscow, a chilling 911 call has been made public. The call, lasting just over four minutes, captures the panic and confusion of a group of University of Idaho students. The first voice heard is a woman crying, urgently telling the dispatcher, "Something is happening in our house
The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious unive
The recent arrest of a second individual linked to pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University has added fuel to the fire of a long-standing debate. The person in question, Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian from the West Bank, was detained by U. S. immigration agents in Newark. Kordia's student visa h
In 2024, the University of Texas found itself in hot water. Five individuals from the athletic department were caught breaking NCAA rules. They were caught gambling on sports. This is a big no-no in college sports. The violations happened between July and November 2024. The people involved inclu
