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US campuses erupt in protest over Trump’s higher education compact

More than a hundred college campuses across the United States became centers of political activism on Friday as students, faculty, and staff joined forces to oppose what they called an unprecedented intrusion of political ideology into higher education. The coordinated demonstrations, held under the nationwide campaign “Students Rise Up,” were a direct response to the Trump administration’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a new federal initiative that criti

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08 Nov 2025 13:25 PM 318 views

US campuses erupt in protest over Trump’s higher education compact

More than a hundred college campuses across the United States became centers of political activism on Friday as students, faculty, and staff joined forces to oppose what they called an unprecedented intrusion of political ideology into higher education. The coordinated demonstrations, held under the nationwide campaign “Students Rise Up,” were a direct response to the Trump administration’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a new federal initiative that criti

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University of California challenges Trump’s science grant cancellations

University of California faculty members and researchers have filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump and a wide array of federal agencies, challenging what they describe as politically motivated and unlawful cancellations of approved research grants. The lawsuit, submitted to a federal district court, marks a significant escalation in the growing conflict between public universities and the current federal administration over science funding and academic independence.

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06 Jun 2025 08:18 AM 647 views

University of California challenges Trump’s science grant cancellations

University of California faculty members and researchers have filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump and a wide array of federal agencies, challenging what they describe as politically motivated and unlawful cancellations of approved research grants. The lawsuit, submitted to a federal district court, marks a significant escalation in the growing conflict between public universities and the current federal administration over science funding and academic independence.

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UK urged to act swiftly to attract scientists amid US academic crisis

The ongoing assault on science and academic independence in the United States is creating a concerning vacuum in the global research landscape, but also an unparalleled opportunity for other nations. Under the current administration, American research funding has suffered deep cuts, and universities—particularly elite institutions—are facing increasing political pressure for resisting government interference. Recent visa freezes for international students signal a shift toward eve

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02 Jun 2025 02:25 AM 480 views

UK urged to act swiftly to attract scientists amid US academic crisis

The ongoing assault on science and academic independence in the United States is creating a concerning vacuum in the global research landscape, but also an unparalleled opportunity for other nations. Under the current administration, American research funding has suffered deep cuts, and universities—particularly elite institutions—are facing increasing political pressure for resisting government interference. Recent visa freezes for international students signal a shift toward eve

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University of Houston Defends Academic Freedom Amid 'Lived Hindu Religion' Course Controversy

The University of Houston has responded to controversy surrounding a course titled Lived Hindu Religion, which was criticized by a student as being “Hinduphobic” and politically biased. In an official statement released via ANI on March 28, the university firmly reiterated its support for academic freedom and the role of scholarly inquiry in addressing complex and sometimes controversial issues. The backlash originated when Vasant Bhatt, a political science major and Hind

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29 Mar 2025 03:29 AM 943 views

University of Houston Defends Academic Freedom Amid 'Lived Hindu Religion' Course Controversy

The University of Houston has responded to controversy surrounding a course titled Lived Hindu Religion, which was criticized by a student as being “Hinduphobic” and politically biased. In an official statement released via ANI on March 28, the university firmly reiterated its support for academic freedom and the role of scholarly inquiry in addressing complex and sometimes controversial issues. The backlash originated when Vasant Bhatt, a political science major and Hind

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US campuses erupt in protest over Trump’s higher education compact

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US campuses erupt in protest over Trump’s higher education compact

US campuses erupt in protest over Trump’s higher education compact

University of California challenges Trump’s science grant cancellations

University of California challenges Trump’s science grant cancellations

UK urged to act swiftly to attract scientists amid US academic crisis

UK urged to act swiftly to attract scientists amid US academic crisis

University of Houston Defends Academic Freedom Amid 'Lived Hindu Religion' Course Controversy

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