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A photo of a pro-Palestinian protest on Columbia University's campus last year.

Columbia Settles With Trump Administration

Columbia University has reached a $221 million settlement with the federal government over claims of antisemitism that is expected to restore millions in federal research funding.

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Federal Grant Cuts Don’t Spare Red States, New Report Shows

The Center for American Progress says the Trump administration has targeted for termination more than 4,000 grants across over 600 institutions. Adjusting for statewide enrollment, South Dakota is hit harder than Massachusetts.

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The Leadership Skills Scientists Need Right Now

Jen Heemstra, chair of the chemistry department at Wash U. in St. Louis and author of a forthcoming book on leadership for scientists, has some advice for navigating the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to science policy.

A white cardboard sign on a picket displays the message "Hands off public media" in red and black ink

College-Affiliated Public Media Stand to Lose Big Under Cuts

The Trump administration’s cuts to public radio and television may create news deserts and limit experiential learning opportunities for students.

Illinois Budget Lists Funds for Defunct College

Illinois lawmakers budgeted $500,000 for Lincoln College in a state budget that went into effect July 1—even though the small...
A 2024 protest at Columbia University.

Columbia Expels, Suspends Student Protesters

The move comes during reports that the institution is nearing a deal with the Trump administration to restore hundreds of millions in federal funding.

A pedestrian walks by a glass facade that says “National Institutes of Health."

NIH to Limit AI Use, Cap PI Grant Applications at 6 per Year

The National Institutes of Health says its new policy comes after the agency “recently observed instances of Principal Investigators submitting large numbers of applications.”

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Judge Appears Skeptical of Harvard Funding Cuts

Harvard University blasted the Trump administration in federal court Monday, alleging that the federal government is illegally attempting to cut...