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School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

May 21, 2026

The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad

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UNM Faculty Fight Back Against Big Health Cost Jump

May 20, 2026

The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist

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A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

May 19, 2026

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

science

Dangerous Dive: International Team Races to Find Missing Italian Divers

May 17, 2026

Three experienced Finnish cave divers from a global safety group landed in the Maldives to help search for four Italian tourists who died while exploring a sea cave. They will join local coast guard divers and specialists from Australia and the United Kingdom to devise a new plan. The mission follow

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Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

May 16, 2026

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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MIT Faces Drop in Funding and Students

May 15, 2026

MIT is dealing with a sharp decline in research money and graduate numbers. Last year, federal grants fell by more than 20 percent, cutting the university’s total research budget by about 10 percent. Other sponsors have stepped up, but not enough to cover the loss from government sources. Gra

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The UNM Board of Regents: A New Chapter for the University

May 15, 2026

A recent decision by the UNM Board of Regents has set the stage for a fresh leadership era at the university. The board’s search process was open and data‑driven, avoiding the usual political drama that often surrounds university appointments. The criteria they used focused on UNM’s long‑term

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Rutgers‑Newark Turns 80: A Story of City, College and Change

May 11, 2026

Rutgers‑Newark marks its eight‑decade milestone by looking back at a bold 1946 choice that turned an “urban” label into a promise of learning for all. The state’s legislature merged local schools into Rutgers, giving the campus a land‑grant heritage that insists higher education belongs to ordinary

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Celebrating a Teacher’s Journey at Buffalo State

May 10, 2026

Buffalo State University will honor Wendy A. Paterson, a 1975–76 alumna who now serves as interim dean of the School of Education and Applied Professions, with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is presented at the 154th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The un

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New Dean Leads Arkansas State Nursing College

May 9, 2026

Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi