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This University Will Be Investigated Over Foreign Funding
On Tuesday, the Department of Education (ED) announced that it opened an investigation into foreign funding at the University of Michigan. On X, the agency confirmed that this investigation “follows DOJ complaints alleging Chinese nationals...

University Under Federal Investigation of Foreign Funding After Biohazard Smuggling Case Raises Red Flags
Two Chinese nationals tied to the University of Michigan were arrested for smuggling biohazards, prompting President Trump’s Education Department to launch an investigation into the school’s foreign funding and research ties. Key Facts: The...

College sports shouldn't get too excited about Trump executive order on NIL
It’s not a great sign for President Trump’s potential involvement in college sports when people who work in college sports are caught off-guard after word of a forthcoming executive order leaks out of the White House. And yet that was the case...
Global AIDs prevention funding exempted from spending cuts being debated in Congress
WASHINGTON –– As Republican congressional leaders work to pass the Trump administration's request for $9 billion in spending cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, it seemed Wednesday that funding for a flagship global health program focused...
University gives research funding to fire ant conspiracy theorist
Southern Cross University is providing research funding to a conspiracy theorist who has wrongly claimed fire ant bait causes ADHD, autism, and low fertility in humans. The university has confirmed it has allocated funding to Trevor Hold, an...

University Beach resort coming to Northport partners with Marriott
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - University Beach, a luxury resort coming to Northport, has partnered with Marriott Autograph Collection. The hotel and beach club is being built by Northport based Harrison Construction and is expected to finished in the...

Global South can provide world with diverse solutions: general director of CLACSO
General director of the CLACSO Pablo Vommaro Photo: Shan Jie/GT Editor's Note: The 17th BRICS Summit convenes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 6-7, 2025 - a pivotal moment for Global South cooperation. Before the summit, the "Global Times...

International research consortium using AI to boost mining sector
An international team is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize laser metal deposition (LMD), a crucial technique for repairing and coating wear parts in industries like mining. The AI-SLAM project aims to optimize...

College Station City Council Receives Outside Funding Requests From 10 Outside Agencies
Screen shot from a city of College Station document. A part of the process the College Station city council uses in developing their yearly budget is hearing funding requests from outside agencies. Representatives of ten organizations made their...

National Medical Commission approves 9,263 medical seats for Karnataka this year
According to the sources from the department, NMC has not permitted fresh admissions at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, which is a Deemed-to-be-institution and the few seats filled at that college will not be available this year. Last...

Global Cryptocurrency Payment Apps Market Projected To Reach $2.4 Billion By 2033 As Demand Rises - Financial News Media
(MENAFN- Financial News Media) data-id="165ecfe1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content"> Palm Beach, FL – July 16, 2025 – Worldwide, there is a growing demand for cryptocurrency payments applications. A report from Grand...

Global tracking study reveals marine megafauna hotspots lie largely unprotected
A global study tracking nearly 13,000 marine animals representing 111 species reveals they spend 80% of their time in just 63% of their range, yet only about 5% of these high-use ocean areas are currently protected. The research identifies...

National Champion Tigers Highlight 2025 All-Louisiana Baseball Team
LSU and LSU Shreveport dominate the 2025 All-Louisiana Baseball Team, capturing all major awards. LSU's Jared Jones took Hitter of the Year, while Kade Anderson received Pitcher of the Year, and Anthony Eyanson was named Newcomer of the Year....
Nevada State University president to step down for national community college role
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The president of Nevada State University will step down later this year to take a new role with a national organization representing community colleges. Dr. DeRionne Pollard's official last day as president of Nevada State is...

University of Michigan faces federal investigation after two Chinese students arrested for smuggling biological materials
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UK’s University of Southampton becomes first foreign university to operationalise campus in India
Gurugram: UK’s University of Southampton launched its Indian campus in Gurugram Wednesday, becoming the first foreign university to operationalise a full-fledged campus in the country under UGC norms, officials said. Union Education Minister...

24 Taiwan universities in Japan to attract foreign students
Tokyo, July 16 (CNA) A total of 24 universities from Taiwan and the Taiwan Mandarin Educational Resources Center took part in an exhibition to attract foreign students in the Japanese city of Kumamoto on Kyushu Island on Wednesday. It was the...
Columbia University Pledges New Campus Antisemitism Reforms
A pro-Palestinian protester holds a sign that reads, “Faculty for justice in Palestine,” during a protest urging Columbia University to cut ties with Israel, Nov. 15, 2023, in New York City. Photo: Sipa USA via Reuters Connect Columbia University...

POWER IN ACTION: DELTA SIGMA THETA HOSTS 57TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
Thousands Convene in Washington, DC, Celebrating 112 Years of Public Service, Empowerment, and Impact WASHINGTON – More than a century of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action will take center stage as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,...

Aoun and Dattagupta share full-circle journeys with global admissions leaders
Northeastern’s president and chief enrollment officer reflect on their paths from international students to higher ed leaders at the 2025 International Association for College Admission Counseling conference. Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun...