Several U.S. universities with campuses in the Middle East, including those in Qatar, have transitioned to online learning due to escalating regional conflicts. This shift affects thousands of students and faculty members, prompting logistical challenges and necessitating swift adaptation to remote education platforms. The immediate consequence is a disruption in traditional educational delivery, potentially impacting…

The University of New Mexico School of Law has received a historic $4.5m donation to fund up to 10 full-tuition scholarships for law students. This largest donation in the school’s history will enhance its ability to attract talented students deterred by financial constraints. The scholarships will be available starting in the upcoming academic year, increasing…

DePaul University announced the permanent closure of its art museum on June 30 due to significant financial challenges. The university previously laid off 114 employees in December amid declining international graduate student enrollment and rising costs. The museum lost $500,000 in expected funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2025. Its 4,000-object…

Harvard University students are urging the removal of Les Wexner’s name from the Leslie H. Wexner Building at the Kennedy School due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner has contributed over $42m to the school since 2000. The call for action follows scrutiny of Wexner’s ties to Epstein, who died in 2019. Harvard is…

The Trump administration has initiated a federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging that UCLA administrators failed to address antisemitism complaints from Jewish and Israeli employees. The 81-page lawsuit asserts a ‘severe and pervasive’ antisemitism issue at UCLA, worsened by pro-Palestinian protests following the October 2025 Hamas attack on Israel. This legal action follows…

Following a burst sprinkler pipe on February 9, University of Massachusetts Boston students are being relocated to Emerson College due to extensive water damage in East Residence Hall. The incident has affected hundreds of students, with about 50 rooms sustaining damage. As repairs are underway, an agreement with Emerson allows affected students to move into…