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URI Receives $65M Gift for Scholarships for STEM Majors

The University of Rhode Island received a $65 million gift to provide student scholarships, officials announced Friday. The donation comes...

Trump Considers NIH Critic as Agency’s Next Leader

The incoming Trump administration is considering appointing Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a vocal critic of COVID-19 restrictions who has accused the...
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As Trump Threatens Deportations, Campus Leaders Tread Carefully

Colleges are considering what supports they can offer undocumented students. Some leaders feel constrained in what they can publicly say or legally promise.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion

The order means that tens of thousands of college and university staffers are no longer guaranteed either a raise or overtime benefits.

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Program Innovation: Career Development Across Gen Eds

ElevateU at the University of Montana helps embed career competencies into all required courses for students, guaranteeing professional growth and skill building for every learner.

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’

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.

Trump Defense Secretary Pick Is a For-Profit College Advocate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has been a vocal advocate for for-profit colleges, pushing back on...

ABA Allows Law Schools to Bypass LSAT Requirement

The American Bar Association is creating a pathway for law schools to request an exemption from the organization’s standardized testing...