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A photograph of the Penn State law school branch in Carlisle and a photograph of the one at the University Park/State College campus.
A photograph of the Penn State law school branch in Carlisle and a photograph of the one at the University Park/State College campus.

Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.

November 25, 2024

The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.

A photograph of Dr. Peter Hotez in a white lab coat, surrounded by technology.
A photograph of Dr. Peter Hotez in a white lab coat, surrounded by technology.

This Professor Has Taken on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Opposing Vaccines

November 22, 2024

A Q&A with Dr. Peter Hotez, who has clashed with the new health and human services secretary nominee. Hotez himself helped develop low-cost vaccinations.

A photograph of demonstrators, with high rises in the background, holding signs supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers Union.
A photograph of demonstrators, with high rises in the background, holding signs supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers Union.

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs

November 19, 2024

The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.
A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’

November 15, 2024

Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.

A photograph of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry standing in front of a couple of microphones outside the U.S. Supreme Court building.
A photograph of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry standing in front of a couple of microphones outside the U.S. Supreme Court building.

LSU Student Jailed for Allegedly Tweeting Threat to Tiger-Toting Governor

November 14, 2024

An LSU student is in hot water after the state’s governor brought a live tiger to a football game.