Ensino Superior

Centenas de faculdades e universidades americanas estão sob forte pressão financeira, apesar do foco público em instituições de elite. Uma pesquisa nacional revela que as percepções sobre o ensino superior são enviesadas para viés liberal e ativismo, ignorando desafios prosaicos como aumento de custos e queda nas matrículas. Essa distorção ofusca as vulnerabilidades subjacentes do setor.

30 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Documents reveal that discussions about replacing Columbia College's Claim Jumpers mascot have been ongoing for at least four years, driven by concerns over its ties to gold rush-era colonialism and cultural insensitivity. Interim President Chad Redwing has voiced support for the change, though he frames a recent survey as addressing low merchandise sales and school spirit. A workgroup is now reviewing survey responses to select a new symbol aligned with the college's core values.

The government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a unified regulatory commission with three councils to guide universities toward independence and self-governance, emphasizing excellence through accreditation and autonomy, in line with National Education Policy 2020.

12 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Jawaharlal Nehru University's teachers' association has accused the vice-chancellor of advancing a plan to hand over the Gomti Guest House to the Indian Council of World Affairs under the Ministry of External Affairs amid financial difficulties. The administration has denied the charges, noting that a committee is examining optimal use of resources. The issue arises as the university seeks new revenue without raising fees.

Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University approved on Monday an increase in registration fees for some non-EU students, despite strong opposition. Adopted under budget constraints, the measure exempts exiled students and those from the least developed countries. Teachers and students denounce it as discriminatory and unrealistic.

29 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA Verificado

A Northwestern University concordou em pagar US$ 75 milhões ao governo dos EUA em um acordo com a administração Trump que restaurará o acesso a centenas de milhões de dólares em financiamento federal congelado. O acordo resolve investigações federais, incluindo apurações sobre o manejo do antissemitismo no campus, e exige novas medidas de políticas e treinamento, enquanto a universidade não admite irregularidades.