Education

President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration policies are reshaping American higher education, and with it, the country’s long-term innovation ecosystem. Stricter visa vetting, suspended embassy interviews, and expanded travel restrictions across 19 countries have made the United States a significantly tougher destination for international students. What began as a border-control initiative is now reverberating through research…

At the University of Waterloo, students are sounding the alarm over Bill 33, warning that it could change life on campus in ways that hit close to home. From mental health services to emergency food programs and independent student newspapers, the services many rely on could be at risk. The provincial government says the bill,…

Campus shootings continue to alarm communities nationwide, with students increasingly at risk during what are supposed to be celebratory events. Just this weekend, a deadly shooting at Lincoln University during its homecoming left one person dead and six others injured, underscoring the growing threat of violence near college campuses. On Saturday night, this worrying trend…

As New York City prepares to elect its next mayor in 2025, education has emerged as a decisive issue for voters, particularly those with school-age children. Despite hosting some of the nation’s most recognised schools, the city has seen a notable decline in public school enrolment in recent years, reflecting broader concerns over safety, instruction…

As Alberta’s education crisis enters its fourth week, the debate around classroom conditions, fair funding, and teachers’ rights has moved from legislative corridors to community streets.Over the weekend, protesters from across Alberta gathered in Calgary’s West Springs neighbourhood, part of the Calgary-Bow constituency, held by Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides since 2019. The rally, organised by…

Scott Baulier (image credit: scottbaulier.com) Northern Michigan University recently passed over an accomplished scholar for its president role after controversy erupted over his past academic work, according to The College Fix. Scott Beaulier, an NMU alumnus and current dean of the University of Wyoming’s business school, had applied to lead his alma mater. Despite his…

Minneapolis school board moves toward possible school closures amid declining enrollment The Minneapolis School Board has formally directed Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams to gather information that could pave the way for potential school closures in the next few years. The decision, first reported by The 74, comes as the district faces shrinking enrollment, rising costs,…

Harvard University’s conservative student magazine, The Harvard Salient, has been temporarily suspended by its board of directors following the publication of material described as “reprehensible, abusive, and demeaning.” In an online statement on Sunday, the magazine’s 10-member board — comprising alumni and four ex officio advisers — announced that operations would be paused while an…

Harvard, MIT and US universities reduce Ph.D. intake amid international student decline US Ph.D. admissions shrink as international students and funding declines threaten STEM leadership globallyThe pipeline for Ph.D.s out of US universities is shrinking at an unprecedented rate, with spots disappearing and interest fading. Top institutions are reducing admissions in both STEM and humanities…

University of Washington professor criticises mandatory DEI statement in faculty hiring. process (Getty Images) A University of Washington professor has criticised the institution’s mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement for new faculty, warning it could discourage highly qualified candidates from applying. Stuart Reges, a non-tenured teaching professor at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of…