International students at Columbia Law School must now explain why they want to study in the US: Here’s why Trump is involved

Columbia Law School has introduced a new requirement for international Juris Doctor (JD) applicants: a statement explaining why they wish to study in the United States. The change, set to take effect for the fall 2026 admissions cycle, comes as part of the University’s $220 million settlement with the federal government, finalized on July 23,…

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‘We look forward to more dialogue’: White House meets universities still on the fence over Trump’s ‘compact’

The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American colleges. By late afternoon, the University of Virginia had already declined to sign, marking the fifth rejection since the initiative…

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University of Virginia becomes the latest to reject Trump’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’

The University of Virginia has joined a list of American institutions declining to sign the White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education — a document offering preferential federal funding to universities that adhere to a set of administration-backed conditions.Interim president Paul G. Mahoney confirmed the decision late Friday, marking Virginia as the…

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University of Virginia becomes the latest to reject Trump’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’

The University of Virginia has joined a list of American institutions declining to sign the White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education — a document offering preferential federal funding to universities that adhere to a set of administration-backed conditions.Interim president Paul G. Mahoney confirmed the decision late Friday, marking Virginia as the…

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Is maintaining a separate work identity crucial for success? Americans say yes

In the modern American workplace, identity has become a curated commodity. Employees are increasingly navigating a fine line between authenticity and survival, crafting personas that satisfy professional expectations while suppressing aspects of their true selves. According to Zety’s Workplace Identity Report, based on a survey of 1,000 US workers, nearly 60% of employees believe maintaining…

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