The Trump Administration’s abrupt withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University cast a pall over at least nine other campuses worried they could be next. The schools, a mix that includes both public universities and Ivy League institutions, have been placed on an official administration list of schools the Department of Justice…
The Trump administration has announced an immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to combat antisemitism on campus. According to a statement issued by four federal agencies, the funding cut was due to Columbia’s “continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students,” as reported by…
In the early weeks of the Trump administration’s push to slash funding that colleges and universities rely on, grants and contracts had been cut and, in a few cases, researchers had been laid off. In recent days, the fiscal pain has come to students. At the University of Pennsylvania, administrators have asked departments in the…
Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist who proposed that cities should grow food in high-rises, popularizing the term “vertical farming” — an idea that crossed over from the realm of the purely fanciful to become a reality around the globe — died on Feb. 7 in Manhattan. He was 84. His wife, Marlene Bloom, confirmed the death,…
World University Reputation Rankings 2025: The Times Higher Education (THE) has released the World University Reputation Rankings 2025 featuring the top global universities that have established their fame over the years. The ranking is determined by taking into account numerous factors such as vote counts, pairwise comparison, and voter diversity. Vote counts evaluate the number…
Every university has its own quirky traditions, urban legends, and bits of lore that keep students entertained, and Columbia University is no exception. If you’ve ever been on campus (or even just Googled it), you’ve likely heard of the secret owl hidden in the Alma Mater statue. But what’s the deal with it? Why is…
Universities have set up task forces, tightened discipline policies and used surveillance cameras to track protesters’ movements. They have hired private investigators to examine cases of anti-Israel speech and activism. These are just a few of the measures administrators have taken to curb criticisms that they have allowed antisemitism to fester as pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread…
With a White House directive that threw millions of federal dollars for education and research into uncertainty, President Trump and his allies proved they were not bluffing with their campaign threats to target universities. But before President Trump even returned to office, many of the nation’s well-known universities were already preparing to fight back. While…
Pursuing higher education is a critical step toward building a successful career, and it’s no surprise that many students set their sights on top-tier universities. Columbia University, consistently ranked among the world’s best, stands out as a prestigious institution many dream of attending.In the QS World University Rankings 2025, Columbia earned the 34th spot globally…
Columbia University and one of its longtime law professors, Katherine Franke, have severed ties after an investigation stemming from her advocacy on behalf of pro-Palestinian students. It was the latest fallout from student and faculty activism related to the Gaza War on a major university campus. Ms. Franke, a tenured professor known primarily for her…