University of Virginia among 6 schools to reject White House funding deal with demands

The battle for academic freedom and institutional sovereignty in higher education continues to play out as another university has rejected a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in return for agreeing to a series of demands....

Global interests lead USC grad to CNN, China

/upper st clair 1 / 3 USC resident Claire Zalla recently graduated from Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing as a Schwarzman Scholar. Courtesy of Claire Zalla 2 / 3 Claire Zalla walks through the Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon in...

National reactions to Texas Tech’s loss to Arizona State: ‘Big 12 just got spicy’

Despite the loss, still a gutsy effort by Texas Tech at Arizona State, without their starting quarterback. The #7 Red Raiders suffer their first loss, and are now 7-1. Still a Very good, and very fun team, that I expect to see in the college...

International Forum: ‘Can generational movements end systemic corruption? Lessons from Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.’

by Genevieve B. Kupang and Javier Tolcachier Youth-led protests by Generation Z are spreading across the globe, bringing down governments and causing major political upheaval. At the heart of this psycho-social wave is the awakening of a...

College football: Iowa edges Penn State in nail-biter

IOWA CITY -- When you have a team on the ropes, you can’t be afraid to go for the knockout punch. With that said, with risk comes reward. Or humiliating failure. A pair of long Mark Gronowski runs helped give Iowa a 25-24 win over Penn State on...

College Football Stadium Fills With Smoke After 10k Cigars Sold for Tennessee Game as Alabama Fans Refuse to Learn

Alabama wrapped up its clash with the Tennessee Volunteers in a cloud of cigar smoke as Crimson Tide fans began celebrating before the final whistle. The Tide secured a 37-20 win in the storied “Third Saturday in October” rivalry, extending their...

University of Montevallo to host NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Regional in 2027

The University of Montevallo has been selected to host an NCAA Division II Wrestling Super Regional in 2027, bringing some of the nation's top collegiate wrestlers to campus for one of the sport's most competitive postseason events. The Super...

University of Tokyo’s Microwave Method Cuts Chemical Energy Use by 4.5x

In the high-stakes world of industrial chemistry, where energy costs can make or break profitability, a breakthrough from researchers at the University of Tokyo is turning heads. They’ve developed a microwave-based heating method that targets heat...

College newspaper adviser fired for refusing to block stories

Tension between Indiana University and its student newspaper flared this week with the elimination of the outlet’s print editions and the firing of a faculty adviser, who refused an order to keep news stories out of a homecoming edition....

Global film industry shrugs off fresh Trump movie tariff threat

Star Wars: Starfighter is filming in Britain, soundstages in Hungary are packed and post-production houses in Australia are humming, as the global film industry keeps rolling despite US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to impose tariffs on...

College Football Championship Evolution Over the Decades

Columbia, MO — College football has seen significant changes in its national championship structure over the decades. Initially, teams were crowned champions by various polls, leading to disputes over who truly deserved the title. The landscape...

College football in the Middle East? 2025 Holiday Bowl almost moved to Saudi Arabia

College football sure loves to dip its toe into international waters these days. Seemingly every season, more international football games are posted on the schedule. The NFL's international slate is likely far more diverse and numerous than you...

Global experts unite to address surgical inequities in Indian urban slums

The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery estimates that five billion people worldwide lack access to safe and affordable surgical care, with common conditions such as hernias, cataracts, and traumatic injuries remaining untreated due to financial...

6 out of 10 international students experience anxiety, depression: survey

Roughly 3 out of 10 foreign nationals living in South Korea feel depressed or anxious, with the figure almost doubling for those staying on a student visa, a study indicated Sunday. Researchers from Hanyang University and Wonkwang University...

62% drop in new graduate enrolments: How Illinois universities are reeling from the loss of international students

For decades, Illinois’ universities have been magnets for international students, drawing talent from China, India, South Korea, and beyond. These students not only enrich academic life but also play a pivotal role in the financial sustainability...

Khawaja Fareed University shows academic and research prowess

Rahim Yar Khan - Khawaja Fareed University of En­gineering & Information Technol­ogy (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, has once again demonstrated its academic and research prowess on both national and interna­tional stages, securing prominent positions...

Turning Nigeria’s Youth Population into Engine for Global Competitiveness

Nigeria’s 200 million youthful, entrepreneurial citizens can vault the nation from demographic promise to global competitiveness if bold, synchronised reforms now turn their talent, trade, and technology into a seamless, predictable engine of...

World News | UoS, UAE Scouts Launch Global JOTA-JOTI Camp

Sharjah [UAE], October 19 (ANI/WAM): The University of Sharjah (UoS) has hosted the launch of the Global Jamboree on the Air and Internet (JOTA-JOTI) under the theme "A World Shaped by Youth." The event gathers over 100 rover scouts, young men,...

UoS, UAE Scouts launch global JOTA-JOTI camp

Sharjah [UAE], October 19 (ANI/WAM): The University of Sharjah (UoS) has hosted the launch of the Global Jamboree on the Air and Internet (JOTA-JOTI) under the theme "A World Shaped by Youth." The event gathers over 100 rover scouts, young men,...

US study dreams fading: Bengaluru colleges halt US tie-ups; Students turn to alternatives in the UK, Germany, and Australia

Bengaluru colleges are pausing US university tie-ups due to H-1B visa fee hikes and study program uncertainties. Students are now exploring alternatives like the UK, Germany, France, and Australia, seeking clearer post-study work options. Rising...