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The US government, led by the Trump administration, is escalating its actions against Harvard University, threatening its accreditation over alleged antisemitism and attempting to subpoena student data related to immigration and foreign students, amid ongoing negotiations and legal disputes.
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have notified Harvard University's accreditor that Harvard is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically Title VI, due to anti-Semitic incidents and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, which may jeopardize its accreditation status.
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have notified Harvard University's accreditor that Harvard is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically Title VI, due to persistent antisemitic harassment on campus, which may jeopardize its accreditation status.
Texas A&M University System is collaborating with other Republican-led state university systems to create a new accreditation agency called the Commission for Public Higher Education, aiming to provide a more transparent and objective accreditation process amid Republican criticism of existing agencies and their perceived promotion of liberal ideologies and diversity initiatives.
Six public university systems in the U.S. have formed the Commission for Public Higher Education, creating a pioneering accreditation model focused on academic excellence, efficiency, and student success to enhance accountability and innovation in public higher education.
The Department of Education is moving to revoke Columbia University's accreditation over allegations of antisemitism and failure to address harassment of Jewish students, leading to potential loss of federal funding and increased scrutiny of other universities.
The Trump administration is considering revoking Columbia University's accreditation over alleged violations of civil rights laws related to the harassment of Jewish students, citing failure to protect these students and potentially impacting federal funding. This move is part of broader efforts by the administration to scrutinize higher education institutions for issues like antisemitism and campus safety.
The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Columbia University by warning the accrediting body that the university's violation of civil rights laws concerning Jewish students could jeopardize its accreditation, which is essential for federal funding, though no immediate revocation is expected.
The Trump administration has declared Columbia University non-compliant with accreditation standards due to violations of federal anti-discrimination laws, particularly concerning the harassment of Jewish students, threatening its access to federal funding and escalating tensions with elite universities over issues of campus discrimination and independence.
The University of the Arts abruptly announced its closure due to cash flow issues, leading to frustration from its accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which emphasized that the university failed to meet deadlines and provide necessary information. The commission revoked the university's accreditation and set a deadline for a "teach-out plan" to ensure students can complete their education or transfer.
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close on June 7 after losing its accreditation due to financial instability and failure to comply with procedural requirements. The institution's officials cited declining enrollments, revenues, and unexpected expenses as key factors leading to the closure. The Board of Trustees confirmed the decision, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the affected community during the transition.
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close permanently on June 7 due to financial difficulties and the loss of accreditation. The sudden announcement has shocked students, faculty, and staff, who are now scrambling to make alternative plans. The university is working on transfer pathways to other local institutions, but the abrupt closure has left many feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their future.
Philadelphia's University of the Arts will close on June 7, 2024, after losing its accreditation due to financial instability, declining enrollments, and increasing expenses. The university will not enroll a new class in the fall and will assist current students in transferring to other institutions. Town hall meetings are planned to address the community's concerns.
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia will lose its accreditation and close on June 7, 2024, after failing to comply with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's requirements. This makes it the second Philadelphia art institution to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The university must now manage student and alumni records and provide transcripts for those seeking to transfer.
Pittsburgh Zoo officials addressed the recent deaths of several animals, stating that there was no human error linked to the deaths of the zoo animals. Three of the five animals that died were close to their maximum life expectancy, and the zoo is working to renew its accreditation while expressing the need for transparency and the impact of the recent deaths on its staff.