Former Columbia University president Lee C. Bollinger on the importance of free speech
Lee C. Bollinger, former president of Columbia University, emphasizes the critical role of free speech in universities amidst ongoing protests.
US defense industry giant enters Lithuania - opens a branch
Lockheed Martin has established a branch in Lithuania focused on technical consulting activities, with discussions on collaboration with local universities underway.
As US universities retreat from China partnerships, who is filling the academic void?
The article discusses how American universities are reducing partnerships in China due to geopolitical tensions, leading to the emergence of new academic programs offered by local institutions like SJTU.
Bishops and students rebel: Notre Dame withdrew the appointment of an abortion advocate
The University of Notre Dame faced significant internal upheaval after appointing a professor known for promoting abortion, leading to unprecedented rebellion from students, faculty, and donors.
"Bullets, tanks, and weapons no longer have an effect on us": protests resurge in Iranian universities
In Iran, university students are reviving anti-regime protests more than forty days after a violent crackdown on demonstrations.
Iran tries to curb protests held at universities for three consecutive days
Iran is attempting to suppress ongoing student protests that have persisted for three days in universities amid rising tensions from U.S. military deployments in the region.
Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike
Anti-government protests in Iran have intensified, with reports of gunfire and tear gas as students gather to commemorate those killed in previous demonstrations.
Iranian students protest at universities amid tensions with US
Iranian students are protesting at universities in the country, spurred by increasing tensions with the United States.
Iranian students clash with security forces during protests amid Trump warning
Iranian students protested against the government at Tehran universities, clashing with security forces, while warnings of military action from Donald Trump hovered over the situation.
Protests Against the Government Erupt Again in Iran
Students organized protests against the Iranian government in various universities across Iran, commemorating those who died in previous demonstrations.
Iran, new protests in universities, clashes with the Basij. Khamenei and his son under the US crosshairs
Protests erupt across Iranian universities as commemorations for repression victims lead to clashes, drawing U.S. attention towards Khamenei and his family amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether
Purdue University in Indiana reportedly has an unofficial policy to reject Chinese students, aligning with a concerning trend among U.S. universities pressured by legislators.
End of affirmative actions changes racial profile of American universities
The US Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning colleges from considering racial criteria in admissions has led to a decrease in Black and Latino students at elite universities, while public universities have seen an increase in minority enrollments.
Epstein's Connections with Academics Reveal the Dark Side of University Fundraising in the US
The article discusses how American universities, in their quest for funding, have connected with Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by these institutions due to his controversial history.
US judge rejects Trump's effort to deport pro-Palestinian student
A US judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to deport Tafts University PhD student Rameesa Ozturk, who was detained last year as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists at universities.