The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact
A balcony gave way in Cincinnati, Ohio, sending 10 people to the hospital. The incident took place at an apartment complex close to the University of Cincinnati. Authorities say the balcony, measuring 8 feet by 12 feet, couldn't handle the weight of so many people. It plummeted 20 feet to the ground
The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding.
A gathering of students turned into a scene of panic when a balcony gave way. The incident happened at an off-campus housing near the University of Cincinnati. It was a typical Friday night, but things took a sudden turn. The collapse was reported just after 10 PM. Emergency responders rushed to th
Recent events have sparked concerns about how universities might be influencing society's growing ideological divide. Dr. Corey Miller, the head of Ratio Christi, a group that promotes Christian apologetics on college campuses, has pointed out that universities play a significant role in shaping cul
Harvard University's investment fund, known as the endowment, hit a massive $56. 9 billion in 2025. This huge number is thanks to smart investments that paid off, even though the school faced some tough times with the government. The fund grew by nearly $4 billion in just one year, which is a lot of
The University of Missouri is on the hunt for developers to bring a new entertainment and hospitality district to campus. The goal? To make the area more lively, especially on game days, and give the local economy a boost. Think of places like the University of Tennessee or Iowa State University, an
The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, students and teachers are figuring out how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Some students, like Sarah Baisden, a nursing student, are careful. She worries that relying too much on AI might hurt her learning. She uses AI sometimes, like for making study plans or un
MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr
