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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

McCarthy Attacked Individual Professors. Trump Is Going After Entire Campuses.

The Trump administration's policies present a significant threat to academic freedom, described as worse than McCarthyism by historian Ellen Schrecker.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Texas lawmakers moving to greatly increase control of state universities

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would enable state intervention in university curricula, raising concerns about academic freedom and faculty independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

McCarthy Attacked Individual Professors. Trump Is Going After Entire Campuses.

The Trump administration's policies present a significant threat to academic freedom, described as worse than McCarthyism by historian Ellen Schrecker.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Texas lawmakers moving to greatly increase control of state universities

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would enable state intervention in university curricula, raising concerns about academic freedom and faculty independence.
more#higher-education
#freedom-of-speech
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Education Chief Gives Stunning Reply To Holocaust Denier' Question At Hearing

Linda McMahon advocates for viewpoint diversity on campuses, emphasizing free speech rights amid contentious debate about limits and hiring practices.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Education Chief Gives Stunning Reply To Holocaust Denier' Question At Hearing

Linda McMahon advocates for viewpoint diversity on campuses, emphasizing free speech rights amid contentious debate about limits and hiring practices.
more#freedom-of-speech
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Jewish organizers are increasingly confronting Trump: The repression is growing, but so is the resistance'

As a Jewish person, I'm really appalled at the idea that they are trying to make it sound as if opposing genocide is somehow antisemitic.
Left-wing politics
#harvard-university
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration cuts another $450m in Harvard grants in escalating row

Trump administration cuts $450M in grants to Harvard amid ongoing feud over anti-Semitism and academic freedom.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration piles on pressure on Harvard with $450m more in cuts

The Trump administration is terminating $450m in grants to Harvard, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump administration reportedly set to cancel last Harvard contracts US politics live

Harvard risks losing $100 million in federal contracts due to Trump's administration cancelling them.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list

Trump demands Harvard reveal foreign student info and proposes capping their enrollment at 15%.
Concerns over foreign student populations and potential ties to anti-American activities dominate Trump's remarks.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making'

Harvard is suing the Trump administration over threats to its funding and academic autonomy.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

The Trump administration revoked Harvard's ability to admit new international students, affecting current students' visa statuses.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration cuts another $450m in Harvard grants in escalating row

Trump administration cuts $450M in grants to Harvard amid ongoing feud over anti-Semitism and academic freedom.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration piles on pressure on Harvard with $450m more in cuts

The Trump administration is terminating $450m in grants to Harvard, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump administration reportedly set to cancel last Harvard contracts US politics live

Harvard risks losing $100 million in federal contracts due to Trump's administration cancelling them.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list

Trump demands Harvard reveal foreign student info and proposes capping their enrollment at 15%.
Concerns over foreign student populations and potential ties to anti-American activities dominate Trump's remarks.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making'

Harvard is suing the Trump administration over threats to its funding and academic autonomy.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

The Trump administration revoked Harvard's ability to admit new international students, affecting current students' visa statuses.
more#harvard-university
#harvard
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar Harvard's International Students as Protests Mark Commencement

The court order blocking the Trump Administration's attempt to restrict Harvard's enrollment of international students was extended amid strong support from the university community.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar Harvard's International Students as Protests Mark Commencement

The court order blocking the Trump Administration's attempt to restrict Harvard's enrollment of international students was extended amid strong support from the university community.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Attack on Harvard Marks a New Phase in the Culture War

Populist opposition against elite institutions like Harvard is complicated by political agendas threatening academic freedom.
more#harvard
fromNature
1 week ago

'Science saved my life' - and it must save other at-risk scholars

Eligibility criteria for support are often too stringent. Many people flee at short notice and cannot retrieve degrees or transcripts required by host institutions as proof of qualifications.
Women in technology
#free-speech
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
more#free-speech
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Complicated History of Government Influence Over Universities

The executive order aims to reshape historical narratives in American education, raising concerns over academic freedom and government influence.
#political-commentary
more#political-commentary
#immigration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denied, detained, deported: the most high-profile cases in Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is escalating deportations and targeting dissenting voices, particularly among foreign-born students and academics involved in protests.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denied, detained, deported: the most high-profile cases in Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is escalating deportations and targeting dissenting voices, particularly among foreign-born students and academics involved in protests.
more#immigration
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
#education
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Battles Universities, but Especially Harvard and the Ivy League

Trump critiques the Ivy League, viewing it as elitist, while sparking support from his base over perceived liberal trends.
His comments reveal a complex relationship with elite academia amidst accusations of political indoctrination.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Battles Universities, but Especially Harvard and the Ivy League

Trump critiques the Ivy League, viewing it as elitist, while sparking support from his base over perceived liberal trends.
His comments reveal a complex relationship with elite academia amidst accusations of political indoctrination.
more#education
#research-funding
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

EU seeks to attract American scholars as Trump freezes funds DW 04/23/2025

The EU aims to attract US researchers facing political pressures by offering academic freedom and resources in Europe.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

EU seeks to attract American scholars as Trump freezes funds DW 04/23/2025

The EU aims to attract US researchers facing political pressures by offering academic freedom and resources in Europe.
more#research-funding
#human-rights
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors Will Not Prosecute Paul Chambers, American Accused of Insulting Monarchy in Thailand

Thai prosecutors won't pursue charges against an American academic accused of insulting the monarchy, signaling a potentially favorable outcome in the case.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors Will Not Prosecute Paul Chambers, American Accused of Insulting Monarchy in Thailand

Thai prosecutors won't pursue charges against an American academic accused of insulting the monarchy, signaling a potentially favorable outcome in the case.
more#human-rights
#philosophy
philosophy
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago

Academic Freedom, Including Free Discussion for Students

Academic freedom is essential for both faculty and students in university communities.
more#philosophy
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

EU tells US scientists to dump Trump for a lab in Europe

The European Commission is promoting Europe as a premier destination for researchers amid US academic freedom concerns.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

When foreign governments took aim at universities - Harvard Gazette

Current tensions between U.S. universities and government echo historical conflicts, particularly reminiscent of the McCarthy era.
#macron
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France politics

France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe

France and the EU aim to attract US scientists affected by Trump's academic policies.
more#macron
#scientific-integrity
Europe politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.
Europe politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.
more#scientific-integrity
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown

Federal judges ruled against Trump administration's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools, emphasizing academic freedom and legal compliance.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown

Federal judges ruled against Trump administration's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools, emphasizing academic freedom and legal compliance.
more#trump-administration
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