The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of non-compliance with an investigation into its admissions practices. This legal action marks an escalation in the ongoing scrutiny of Harvard’s admissions policies, which have been under investigation for potential discrimination. The lawsuit could have significant implications for…

Kivlighan de Montebello, a third-year student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has filed a lawsuit against the university following a one-year suspension for organizing a protest. The protest, held on September 29, targeted defense contractor RTX during a campus career fair. De Montebello, a member of Students for Justice in Palestine, claims the suspension…

Several Florida universities have formed partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a move that is unusual for educational institutions. The nature and extent of these collaborations remain unclear, and it is not known if they have resulted in any deportations. This development has caused anxiety among students, particularly those who are undocumented or…

The Trump administration has determined that San Jose State University violated federal law by allowing a transgender athlete to compete on the women’s volleyball team. This decision follows an investigation by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which concluded that the university’s actions constituted discrimination against female athletes. The ruling may lead to…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state universities and agencies to suspend new H-1B visa petitions until the following year. This decision impacts the hiring processes for international talent at these institutions, potentially affecting research and academic programs reliant on skilled foreign workers. The halt is part of a broader state-level policy shift, reflecting ongoing…

A student from Myanmar, who left the U.S. for an internship, is unable to return due to the Trump administration’s travel ban and the suspension of visa appointments. This situation highlights the challenges international students face under current U.S. immigration policies. The travel ban, combined with halted visa services, creates significant barriers for students needing…