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June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Trump Cuts Student Loan Interest Rates by 1% for Borrowers
The Trump administration is introducing a temporary 1% federal student loan interest rate cut for eligible Direct Loan borrowers using automatic payments, helping reduce monthly payments, student debt costs, and repayment burdens.
May. 20, 2026
Michigan State University’s New Ethics Policy Sparks Debate Over Trustee Free Speech and Loyalty
May. 18, 2026
Justice Department Accuses Yale Medical School of Illegal Race-Based Admissions
May. 8, 2026
Cyberattack Disrupts Canvas System Used by Thousands of Schools Before Finals
May. 6, 2026 · 4 min read
University of Michigan Professor Faces Backlash Over Speech Supporting Pro-Palestinian Students
A University of Michigan professor is facing criticism and public backlash after delivering a speech praising pro-Palestinian student activists, sparking renewed debate over free speech, campus activism, political expression, and tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict in higher education institutions.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Brown University police chief placed on leave after fatal shooting, feds launch investigation
Brown University places its police chief on leave after a fatal shooting as federal authorities launch a civil rights investigation.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Trump-Era Student Arrests Face Legal Challenge That May Redefine Protest Rights
A federal lawsuit challenges the legality of arrests made during campus protests against Donald Trump’s immigration policies, raising questions about free speech, racial discrimination, and the criminalization of dissent.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure
The legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump-era federal government intensifies, as new filings and strategies emerge ahead of a landmark court hearing with major implications for civil rights and academic freedom.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction
Nigerians celebrate the release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers after a mass abduction, renewing focus on school safety and security.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Columbia University Expels and Suspends Students Over Hamilton Hall Takeover
Columbia University has taken disciplinary action against students involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, expelling several and suspending others as tensions persist on campus.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Federal Judge Presses Trump Administration Over Threats to Harvard’s Funding
A federal judge questions the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke federal funding from Harvard University over its admissions policies, highlighting concerns about political interference and the rule of law.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 4 min read
State Department Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa Revocations
A senior State Department official acknowledged that public criticism of Israel or U.S. policy may be considered grounds for revoking foreign students’ visas, raising constitutional and free‑speech concerns amid a Trump-era crackdown.