Category : Universities


University of Greater Manchester Under Fraud Inquiry

England's higher education regulator launches investigation into the University of Greater Manchester following serious allegations of financial misconduct, bribery, and bullying. Learn the full story.

Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91

Professor Michael Twyman, who founded the University of Reading's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his lasting legacy in design education.

$50M Gift Covers Tuition for Medical Lab Students

An anonymous $50 million donation will fund tuition for University of Washington medical laboratory science students for 50 years, addressing a critical workforce shortage. Discover how this transforms healthcare education.

Harvard hires ex-student charged in protest assault

Harvard University has hired a former graduate student, Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, who faced assault charges after a pro-Palestine protest confrontation. Discover the full story and its implications.

Northwestern University in $75m federal settlement

Northwestern University agrees a landmark $75m settlement with the US government over alleged discriminatory admissions and a hostile environment for Jewish students. Discover the details.

Northwestern University pays $75m in US deal

Northwestern University agrees to a $75m settlement with the US government, restoring $790m in research funding after antisemitism investigations. Discover the details of this landmark higher education agreement.

US international student numbers plunge 17%

New international student enrolment in US universities has fallen by 17%, costing an estimated $1.1 billion and 23,000 jobs amid tightened visa rules. Discover the impact on global education competition.

University Professor Fired for In-Class Drinking

A George Mason University adjunct professor was dismissed after drinking alcohol with undergraduate students during a lesson. One student required medical attention. Read the full investigation details.

Chinese families move to US for elite universities

Ambitious Chinese mothers are uprooting their lives and moving to America to bypass the ultra-competitive gaokao exam and boost their children's chances of attending top-tier universities like Stanford.

Time to Stop Worshipping the Liberal Arts

Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market reform. Critical thinking isn't their sole domain; STEM fields demand equal intellectual rigour. Discover why change is essential.

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