An emboldened GOP is reaching deeper into what colleges teach, banning ‘identity politics’ and theories of ‘systemic racism’ from core courses in Florida. Read more

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world, but an AI-powered app is being used to help patients in the UK to manage their symptoms. But how does it measure up? Read more

The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law. Read more

Average losses on doctoral training of over 50 per cent seen as ‘underestimate’, with gaps plugged by overseas student fees and quality-related funding Read more

Since President Donald Trump took office, the National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $3 million to studies on transgenderism or “gender-affirming care.” Read more

Teachers at a special school have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help their pupils find a voice. Read more

Columbia University is facing a near existential crisis. The federal government has cut off hundreds of millions in funding and has said billions more are at stake. Read more

As the administration continues its crackdown on noncitizens in higher ed, international academics face ICE raids, deportation and challenges at the border. Read more

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s investigation exposing “diversity, equity, and inclusion” grants from the National Science Foundation is coming under fire by some scholars, with one saying the research was “sloppy” and meant to “terrify a bunch of people.” Read more

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia alum, was detained by ICE for his role in leading pro-Palestinian protests at his former university last year. As Khalil’s case has captured the nation’s attention, free speech advocates see it as a test of the First Amendment. Read more