Education Dept. Says Native History Doesn’t Count as DEI
Government officials reassured tribal education advocates that they recognize tribes’ unique political status. That gives tribal colleges hope, but they want to see tangible support. Read more
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How a Trump-fueled brain drain could be the rest of the world’s brain gain
Growing up in Brazil, neuroscientist Danielle Beckman always dreamed of moving to the US for work. So, in 2017, when Beckman got the opportunity to work at the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis, she jumped on it. Read more
Overseas students ‘vulnerable for years’ if social media vetted
Students fearful of taking trips home or travelling to international events in case they are left stranded amid Donald Trump’s latest crackdown Read more
U. Nebraska student’s graduation project mocks Catholic Mass with drag performance
A doctoral student at the University of Nebraska recently orchestrated a drag performance appropriating the Catholic Mass for the final recital of his musical degree. Read more
Illinois bill to allow bachelor’s degrees at community colleges has been revived
A bill that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields has been revived in the House. Read more
The Weaponization of Accreditation
Trump’s reforms seek to impose political conformity on colleges. Read more
Never before seen images of our Universe
Perched high up in the Chilean Mountains is the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world’s largest digital camera. The James Webb telescope is providing never before seen insights into our Universe. This video is from Tech Now, the BBC’s flagship technology programme. Watch now
UCLA survey suggests 2.6 million Californians are victims of ‘hate incidents’ – much of it ‘verbal abuse’
Around 2.6 million Californians were victims of “hate incidents” in one year, according to a survey by the University of California Los Angeles and the state. Read more
For Fulbright applicants, a DEI disqualifier
The Trump administration staged an unprecedented intervention in this year’s Fulbright selection process, rejecting finalists whose research deals with race, gender or climate change. Read more
