Cornell University Faculty Begin No Confidence Vote Over Sexual Assault Case
Cornell University faculty have started a no-confidence vote regarding the school's response to an alleged gang rape.
Cornell University Faces Pressure Over Handling of Assault Allegations
Cornell University's president pledges reforms after a student sued the school over an alleged fraternity gang rape.
Cornell Students Protest Campus Rape Case as State Officials Take Control
New York officials appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a Cornell University rape case. Students continue to protest the school's handling of the matter.
Institutional Autonomy Under Siege: From Security Audits to Corporate Influence on Campus
Universities in the UK and US face mounting pressure to align their campus operations with the interests of defense contractors and federal security mandates.
Federal Funding and Campus Boycotts: Legal Implications of New Legislation
A new U.S. House bill seeks to tie federal student aid to a university's position on boycotts of Israel, sparking intense debate over federal overreach and academic freedom.
Mahmoud Khalil Initiates Legal Action Against Columbia University Over Alleged Discrimination
Former Columbia University student and activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a discrimination lawsuit, alleging the institution failed to address systemic racism against Palestinian students.
King’s College London Reinstates Student Following Suspension Over Pro-Palestine Advocacy
A student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding campus protest policies.
Afghan Medical Students Face Sudden Expulsion from Pakistani Universities
Hundreds of Afghan medical students in Pakistan are facing sudden expulsion and academic termination following a new directive from the national medical regulator.
Palestinian Students Trapped in Gaza Face Global Visa Hurdles Amid Academic Year
Palestinian students who have secured scholarships at international universities are finding themselves unable to leave Gaza due to tightening visa restrictions and impossible bureaucratic demands.
Report Alleges Systemic Discrimination Against Palestinian Students in Israeli Universities
A new report documents a systemic crackdown on Palestinian students in Israeli universities, alleging a two-track disciplinary system that restricts free speech and academic freedom.
US House Approves Legislation to Penalize Universities Over Israel Boycotts
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would strip federal funding from universities that boycott Israel, sparking intense debate over free speech and the First Amendment.
Canada Accelerates Academic Recruitment as US Research Environment Faces Uncertainty
Canada is actively recruiting dozens of top-tier researchers from US universities, backed by a significant federal funding initiative aimed at bolstering domestic scientific innovation.