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Federal judge in Boston courtroom grants injunction blocking Trump administration's race data order for universities, as state attorneys general celebrate.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s order requiring public universities in 17 states to submit race-related admissions data

4. april 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI Faktasjekket

A federal judge in Boston granted a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a new requirement that public universities submit detailed admissions data to show they are not considering race, after a lawsuit brought by 17 Democratic state attorneys general.

Egyptian ministers discuss start-up financing fund

Ahmed Rostom and Abdel Aziz Konsowa met to enhance coordination on innovation and entrepreneurship in Egypt. The discussion focused on supporting university researchers and transforming ideas into businesses. It aligns with directives from Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

Qatar's funding of US universities raises influence concerns

23. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

New reports from JINSA and other watchdogs detail billions in Qatari donations to American colleges, including specific contracts at Georgetown University and partnerships at Northwestern.

Teknologi

Princeton University to resume proctored exams starting July 1

Asia

CHED extends deadline for GE curriculum position papers to June 15

Asia

Ched postpones pilot test of reframed general education curriculum

Criticism directed at social work program at Dalarna University

The Swedish Higher Education Authority has criticized the social work program at Dalarna University. The institution is now reviewing measures to improve quality.

Erika Kirk honors late husband in hillsdale commencement speech

9. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Erika Kirk delivered an emotional commencement address Saturday at Hillsdale College, paying tribute to her late husband Charlie Kirk while urging graduates to pursue purpose and truth.

Efforts intensify to increase students advancing to higher education in central Ethiopia

The Central Ethiopia Region's Education Bureau is working to increase the number of students transitioning to higher education institutions. In collaboration with the MasterCard Foundation, a pilot program to improve student performance has started in Werabe town.

EFF Youth Command demands student debt at UCT be scrapped

17. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

A group of students from the EFF Youth Command protested at the University of Cape Town on Tuesday, calling for the scrapping of student debt and an academic boycott until their demands are met. They also seek registration for financially excluded students. UCT management reports assisting most vulnerable students amid campus disruptions.

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