Tag: academic freedom
March 21, 2025
World News
Columbia University agrees to ban masks on campus after $400M funding freeze by Donald Trump
Columbia University has agreed to implement a mask ban and expand campus police powers following demands from the Trump administration,…
March 21, 2025
Education
Why Trump’s ultimatum to Columbia could reshape higher education across the US – The Times of India
Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum…
March 21, 2025
Education
Colleges cut ties with nonprofit as anti-DEI investigations heat up – The Times of India
Until recently, The PhD Project operated largely outside public discourse, quietly fostering diversity in business academia by supporting Black and…
March 20, 2025
World News
French scientist denied entry to US over private messages criticising Donald Trump
A French scientist travelling to the United States for a conference was denied entry to the country on March 9…
February 28, 2025
Education
New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies job listing amid backlash – The Times of India
New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies professor job listing amid controversy. (Getty Images) New York…
February 12, 2025
Education
Kansas bill could strip away tenure rights, sparking nationwide debate over faculty protections – The Times of India
Proposed Kansas bill could dismantle tenure protections, raising concerns over academic freedom. (Getty Images) Kansas lawmakers recently introduced a new…
February 06, 2025
Education
Universities strike back: US higher education groups sue Trump over anti-DEI crackdown – The Times of India
Elon Musk says he wants to replace DEI with MEI — “merit, excellence and intelligence” rather than “diversity, equity and…
January 24, 2025
Education
Harvard antisemitism settlement stirs controversy: A breakthrough for protection or a blow to free speech? – The Times of India
Harvard’s antisemitism settlement divides campus: A win for Jewish students or a threat to free speech? Harvard University’s recent settlement…
January 10, 2025
Education
Is academic freedom on the decline? 35% of US college professors say yes, finds survey – Times of India
Is academic freedom on the decline? 35% of US higher education faculty say yes, survey finds. (Representative Image, Getty Images)…