The Harvard Math Department will pilot a new introductory course aimed at rectifying a lack of foundational algebra skills among students, according to Harvard’s Director of Introductory Math Brendan A. Kelly.| www.thecrimson.com
Stanford University plans to cut 363 jobs this fall, starting at the end of September, due to financial challenges driven by federal policy changes, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
The spending plan protects TRIO from Trump’s chopping block and boosts funding for the National Institutes of Health.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
The Trump administration has threatened to strip Harvard of its ability to host international students and is reportedly eyeing its tax-exempt status. But the legal path to do so is lengthy.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Faculty members feared George Mason’s board would fire its president Friday in the face of ongoing federal investigations they deem politically motivated. The board gave him a raise instead.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Data modeling shows 150,000 fewer students may enroll in U.S. higher education due to visa challenges.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
A new partnership between OpenAI and Instructure will embed generative AI in Canvas. It may make grading easier, but faculty are skeptical it will enhance teaching and learning.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
After a weeks-long standoff with the federal government over alleged antisemitism on campus, Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Monday over the $2.2 billion federal funding freeze enacted after the private institution rejected a far-reaching slate of reforms last week.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Higher ed leaders and experts say the Trump administration’s harsh list of demands of Harvard gave it no choice but to fight back. Will other institutions do the same?| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs