College life can be tricky, but some books from 2025 offer great advice to help students and educators. "Hacking College" talks about how students can make the most of their college experience by focusing on their interests and not just their major. It's like a guide to making college work for you,
On a recent Saturday, the Yale University campus buzzed with excitement. The 141st football showdown between Harvard and Yale was about to kick off. Fans, both young and old, gathered for a lively tailgate party. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the smell of grilled food. People wore tea
Universities in the U. S. are in a tough spot. The government is offering money, but only if they follow certain rules. This money is important. It pays for a big part of university research and student help. But many universities are saying no to the deal. They might be realizing that the governmen
In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake. But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, mak
The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would c
The University of Minnesota made a bold move recently. They said no to a deal from the Trump administration. This deal was called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. ” It promised extra federal funding to universities. But there was a catch. Schools had to agree to certain cons
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
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.
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI
Harvard Divinity School's Religion and Public Life program has faced significant changes recently. The program, which aimed to promote understanding of religion's role in society, has been restructured. This shift comes after allegations of bias and antisemitism. Students and faculty involved in th
