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Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks
defense5 days ago

Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a sweeping policy to sever ties with nearly two dozen elite universities and seven prominent think tanks, banning military personnel from enrolling in those institutions starting in September and replacing programs with options at state universities and conservative schools; the move targets institutions the administration deems liberal-leaning and indoctrinating service members, and follows Harvard's earlier ban in this campaign, with 93 military students currently enrolled at affected programs.

via The New York Times|
#defense#defense-department#hegseth
Iranian Campus Protests Reignite as U.S. Forces Mass in the Region
world10 days ago

Iranian Campus Protests Reignite as U.S. Forces Mass in the Region

Protests returned to Tehran’s universities on Monday, with students chanting for exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and clashing with the Basij, signaling renewed unrest after a harsh crackdown. The demonstrations come as U.S. forces gather in the Middle East and indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program are set to resume in Geneva, amid ongoing disputes over the death toll of earlier protests and the government’s crackdown.

via AP News|
#iran#protests#reza-pahlavi
Iranian Campuses Reignite Anti-Regime Protests
world12 days ago

Iranian Campuses Reignite Anti-Regime Protests

As the new semester begins, students at multiple Iranian universities—including Tehran’s Sharif and Amirkabir—held anti-government demonstrations, reviving a nationwide movement that had been crushed in a deadly crackdown. Videos show chants like 'Death to the dictator' and reported tensions or arrests on campus, with state media noting limited incidents while rights groups say thousands were killed in the crackdown, highlighting ongoing dissent against the clerical regime.

via The New York Times|
#crackdown#iran#protests
Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent
education4 months ago

Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent

The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' to nine colleges, requiring them to adopt policies such as banning transgender students from restrooms and sports aligning with their gender, freezing tuition, limiting international students, and requiring standardized tests, in exchange for federal funds. Most schools have declined to sign, citing disagreements with the principles and concerns over academic integrity. The White House has held discussions with some institutions, but key universities like UVA and Dartmouth have also refused to sign, emphasizing the importance of merit-based funding and academic independence.

via NPR|
#compact#education#federal-funding
Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations
education4 months ago

Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations

The White House's attempt to get nine universities to sign a higher-ed compact aligned with Trump's political priorities has faced multiple rejections, with universities citing concerns over academic freedom and government overreach. The initiative aims to promote conservative values and secure federal funding, but has been met with widespread opposition from academia and political figures.

via Fortune|
#compact#education#higher-education
education4 months ago

Universities Reject Trump’s Federal Funding Deal Amid Controversy

Several universities, including Penn and USC, are declining a Trump administration offer for federal funding that would impose restrictions on tuition, international student enrollment, and campus policies, citing concerns over academic freedom and government intrusion. The offer, known as the 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' has not been accepted by any institution, with some universities reviewing or providing feedback on it.

via Politico|
#academic-freedom#education#federal-funding
Universities and Companies React to Trump’s H-1B Visa Policy Changes
education4 months ago

Universities and Companies React to Trump’s H-1B Visa Policy Changes

The Trump administration's new policies, including a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas and changes favoring older workers, threaten to significantly impact U.S. universities by increasing costs, reducing foreign faculty and graduate student recruitment, and complicating visa processes, potentially diminishing the U.S.'s attractiveness as a destination for top international talent.

via Forbes|
#education#foreign-students#h-1b-visa