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Education Department to collect disaggregated admission data
Under a Trump administration directive, colleges will be required to report six years of application and admission data disaggregated by race and sex, encompassing information such as test scores,...
Harvard nears $500 million settlement with Trump administration
Harvard University and the Trump administration are reportedly close to a $500 million settlement that would restore the university’s access to federal funding and end ongoing investigations into...
MBA programs shift toward fresh admissions policies and ROI focus
Leading MBA programs like Stanford have modified their admissions policies, with implications for test score validity and application lengths. Meanwhile, business schools worldwide emphasize...
AI infrastructure growth tests U.S. power grid resilience
The expansion of AI-dependent data centers in the U.S. faces infrastructural challenges as power grid limitations and resource demands constrain development. Experts note that China has overcome...
Trump’s Export Deal Faces Constitutional Questions: Revenue-Sharing With Nvidia and AMD
The Trump administration's novel 15% revenue-sharing arrangement with Nvidia and AMD on chip exports to China has sparked debate over its legality under the U.S. Constitution's export clause,...
ComfortDelGro Expands Globally: Overseas Revenue Surpasses Singapore Base
ComfortDelGro, Singapore’s major transport operator, reported overseas revenue surpassed its domestic earnings for the first half of the year, reaching 54.3% of total revenue. The company’s...
White House Pushes AI Data Centers Expansion Amid Local Community Concerns
The Trump administration’s AI Action Plan promotes rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers critical for AI workloads, with Virginia hosting 35% of the world’s such facilities. However, local...
A-Level Results in England Normalize, Universities Increase Offers to Fill Places
As tens of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive their A-Level and vocational qualification results, expectations are for grades to align with pre-pandemic...
Apprenticeships Offer Work-Study Alternative Amid Rising Popularity and Pay Adjustments
Apprenticeships continue gaining traction as a valuable alternative to university, particularly among students seeking practical experience alongside study. Increases in minimum apprentice wages...
International Student Shifts: U.S. Policy Pushes Asian Institutions to Attract More Ph.D. Candidates
Amid restrictive U.S. visa policies and funding cuts dampening international doctoral student flows, universities in Asia, particularly in Singapore and Switzerland, are attracting greater...
Federal Judge Criticizes Education Department Over Civil Rights Staff Layoffs and Enforcement Lapses
A federal court has found the U.S. Department of Education noncompliant with an injunction mandating reinstatement of laid-off civil rights office staff responsible for enforcing...
Stanford Opts Out of California State Aid to Maintain Legacy and Donor Admissions Practices
Stanford University announced it will cease participation in state-funded student aid programs to continue considering legacy and donor connections in undergraduate admissions, defying a new...
Federal Review Targets Smithsonian Exhibits Over Historical Framing and Ideological Alignment
The Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits and educational content align with a directive emphasizing American exceptionalism and...
AMD CEO Prioritizes Mission and Employee Engagement Over Mega Salaries in AI Talent War
AMD’s CEO Lisa Su has rejected the trend of offering exorbitant $100 million pay packages to attract AI talent, emphasizing instead fostering workforce motivation and a sense of mission. Su argues...
Trump and Business Relations: CEO Engagements and Tariff Revenue Impact
Recent developments highlight complex interactions between major CEOs and the Trump administration. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan experienced public criticism from President Trump but later received praise...
Student Mobility and Visa Restrictions Challenge Global Business Schools
AACSB International's latest report reveals that visa regulations and geopolitical factors are significantly disrupting international student enrollment for business schools worldwide. Notably,...
Leadership Transitions in Higher Education Institutions
Several universities and colleges have announced major leadership changes as they prepare for the academic year. New deans and presidents are stepping into roles at institutions such as Pace...
AI Integration and Challenges in Education and Workplace
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape educational and professional landscapes. Schools increasingly use AI for communications, yet many lack formal policies or training, raising ethical...
Higher Education Policy and Legal Developments under Trump Administration
The Trump administration's influence on higher education policy continues to provoke legal action and institutional responses. Recent court rulings have challenged grant suspensions at...
Challenges in Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
Rising concerns about student mental health and safety are prompting action across educational institutions. In Kentucky, community colleges respond to increased reports of depression and anxiety...