A lost generation of Researchers
Cuts to the nation’s science funding are forcing future scholars to delay graduate study, continue it abroad, or forgo it entirely. Read more
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Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient city in Peru's northern Barranca province. Read more
They Want to Leave the U.S. Is a Master’s Their Ticket Out?
Young Americans unhappy with Trump’s leadership are going to graduate school abroad as a way of escaping, at least temporarily. Read more
The Impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on Students, Families, and Public Education
On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the final version of what has been called the "One Big Beautiful Bill," 218-214. This legislation moved through Congress as a "reconciliation bill," meaning that its journey to enactment did not go through the process that is typical with regular legislation, which would require 60 votes in the U.S. Senate to pass. Read more
ChatGPT drives rise of ‘flowery language’ in journal abstracts
Increased use of words such as ‘delves’, ‘underscores’ and ‘showcasing’ identified since popularisation of large language models Read more
Dept. of Ed. has sat on complaint against University of St. Thomas for nearly 6 years
A federal civil rights complaint against the University of St. Thomas has remained pending for almost six years now with the Department of Education. Read more
Punished for Following the Rules
President Trump’s campaign against accommodations for transgender students is targeting colleges that had tried to comply with federal law. Read more
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay off as many as 9,000 workers, in the technology giant's latest wave of job cuts this year. Read more
Moody’s Warns of Credit Risk for Colleges Reliant on International Enrollment
As the president’s campaign against international students persists, the ratings company says that certain institutions, especially those already operating on slim margins, may face financial consequences. Read more
Half of economists report ‘discrimination or unfair treatment’
Two-thirds of incidents not reported through official channels, with academics instead taking own measures such as not attending conferences, Read more
