Universities
A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.
Education Department is investigating whether Smith College’s admissions violate Title IX – but this law doesn’t actually apply to the case
Title IX’s language is clear that the 1972 law does not cover the admissions decisions private colleges and universities make.
More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career‑oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.