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    Section 117: US Colleges, Foreign Funding & Compliance

    Section 117: US Colleges, Foreign Funding & Compliance

    US colleges face increasing scrutiny over Section 117 compliance for foreign funding disclosures. Trump & Biden administrations' approaches, potential penalties, and reporting challenges are examined. Stricter rules are coming.


    Energy Dept. & Education Policy: Title IX Impact

    Energy Dept. & Education Policy: Title IX Impact

    The Energy Department's policy changes may impact Title IX protections in universities, circumventing typical education policy procedures and potentially affecting diversity and inclusion. Trump era.


    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.


    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    American academia faces uncertainty due to funding cuts and political pressures. Institutions focus on student support amidst instability and evolving regulations. International students are particularly vulnerable.


    Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts

    Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts

    A court halted Trump administration's Education Department workforce cuts, siding with Democratic states. The ruling prevents the transfer of education responsibilities, citing potential impairment of statutory functions.


    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.


    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.


    PhD Project Under Fire: DEI, Trump, and Diversity in Academia

    PhD Project Under Fire: DEI, Trump, and Diversity in Academia

    The PhD Project faces challenges after DEI scrutiny and Trump-era policies. Loss of funding and members threaten its mission to diversify business school faculty amid federal investigations.


    Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defending Academic Liberty

    Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defending Academic Liberty

    Harvard faces increased scrutiny and potential financial battles over academic liberty. Faculty pledge wages to support the university's defense against government intervention and protect academic freedom.


    Harvard Sues Trump Over Funding Freeze, Academic Control

    Harvard Sues Trump Over Funding Freeze, Academic Control

    Harvard sues the Trump administration over a funding freeze, alleging attempts to control academic decisions. The university rejects antisemitism claims and defends research funding.


    Student Visa Cancellations: Tracking Global Trainee Status

    Student Visa Cancellations: Tracking Global Trainee Status

    Tracking the cancellation of visas/legal status for international students and recent graduates since April. Many students and colleges are unaware of the terminations, creating uncertainty.


    Harvard Foreign Funding Probe: Trump Admin vs. Universities

    Harvard Foreign Funding Probe: Trump Admin vs. Universities

    The Education Department requests Harvard to disclose foreign gifts/contracts, echoing Trump's scrutiny of university funding & international ties. Harvard contests claims of non-compliance with federal law regarding foreign contributions.