Why is Harvard becoming less diverse? Black and Hispanic enrollment declines as Asian American numbers rise

Harvard University’s latest enrollment figures reveal a significant shift in the racial composition of its first-year class, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on affirmative action. According to data released by Harvard College, Black students now make up 11.5 percent of the incoming class, down from 14 percent last year and 18…

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California school district sues US Education Department over slashed mental health grants: Here’s what’s at stake for students

The McKinleyville Union School District has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the abrupt termination of its federal mental health grant was unlawful. The district joins a growing number of schools confronting sudden funding withdrawals, though it is the first in California to take legal action independently, EdSource reports.The dispute…

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Students are hollering “6-7” in US classrooms and teachers are losing it: Here’s what it actually means

A peculiar new phrase is taking over classrooms across the United States, leaving teachers exasperated and students gleeful. “6-7,” pronounced “six-seveeeen,” is not a mathematics problem. It is, rather, the latest linguistic fad among Generation Alpha, an expression that seems to exist purely to unite peers in shared amusement.“It’s like a virus that has taken…

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Columbia stands alone as last Ivy League university to keep test-optional admissions policy

Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…

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‘President’s main priority is to put American workers first’: White House vows to fight lawsuits over $100K H-1B visa fee

The Trump administration is preparing to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, following a wave of lawsuits challenging the recently imposed $100,000 fee on new visa applicants. The fee, which represents a dramatic increase from the standard processing costs of a few thousand dollars, has sparked controversy across educational, business, and political circles.At…

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Harvard issues shelter-in-place alert after shooting near campus: Here’s what we know so far

Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place order on Friday morning after a reported shooting near the Radcliffe Quadrangle, according to alerts sent by the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD).The initial email alert from HUPD stated that an unidentified male fired at another person on Sherman Street, close to the Radcliffe Quad. The suspect was reportedly seen…

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