How the Trump Administration Has the Upper Hand Against Harvard
Even against one of the nation’s oldest institutions, the Trump administration holds the levers of power — and it’s using them aggressively.
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What to Know About Trump Officials’ Latest Move Against Columbia
The federal government formally accused the university of violating civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students.
Nigeria: JAMB 2025 – The Need for a Evidence-Based Review and the Way Forward
[Premium Times] JAMB must continue to recalibrate, fine-tune its structure, and ensure it delivers excellently.
British students at Harvard report ‘growing anxiety’ over US government attacks
After uncertainty this year, the Trump administration has said it would revoke the university’s ability to enrol international students
British and international students at Harvard report “growing anxiety” over their fate, as the Trump administration’s latest attack on the university could see them forced to disrupt their studies and careers.
On Thursday, the administration said it would...
Fear on campus: Harvard’s international students in ‘mass panic’ over Trump move
Students at the oldest US university are feeling shocked and frightened by an attempt by the Trump administration to ban foreign scholars
Harvard’s foreign students described an atmosphere of “fear on campus” following an attempt by the Trump administration to ban international scholars at the oldest university in the US.
On lush, grassy quads filled with tents and chairs ready for end of year...
Religious Education Lost at the Supreme Court. But It’s Winning Everywhere Else.
The court rejected a religious charter school, but conservatives may get much of what they want in a school voucher program that passed the House this week.
Harvard v Trump: takeaways from university’s legal battle over international student ban
Ivy League school condemns Trump officials’ ‘blatant violation’ of constitution and ‘retribution’ in 72-page lawsuit
US university scholars and international students: are you considering working or studying elsewhere?
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would ban the institution from enrolling...
Ghana: Minister of Education Expresses Disappointment in SSA-UG Over Strike
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed disappointment in the strike action embarked upon by the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA-UoG), describing it as a show of bad faith.
Africa: Africa Day Celebration Highlights African Identity, Resilience, and Ownership in Health Sciences
[UCT] The early Africa Day celebration at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 19 May was more than just a ceremonial occasion – it served as a powerful call for reflection, unity, and decisive action.
¿Cómo puede el gobierno de EE. UU. impedir que Harvard inscriba a estudiantes internacionales?
El gobierno de Trump está recurriendo a una oscura palanca burocrática para detener a la universidad, la última de una serie de medidas agresivas.
‘Leap Together’: Kermit the Frog Gives a Graduation Speech
The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write your own ending,” he said.
Harvard University sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Ivy league school calls administration’s decision unconstitutional retaliation for defying White House’s demands
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Harvard University on Friday sued the Trump administration over its abrupt ban the day before on enrolling foreign students.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has accused Columbia University of violating civil rights laws, while overseas...
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Move to Bar International Students
Less than 24 hours earlier, the Trump administration had said it would block current and future international students from attending the university.
Belgium’s future queen caught up in Harvard foreign student ban
Princess Elisabeth has completed her first year but Trump administration’s crackdown may jeopardise her studies
Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on foreign students studying there could jeopardise her continued attendance.
The US president’s administration...
Nigeria: Only 7 of 195 Tertiary Institutions Comply With Minister’s Order, One Week to Deadline
[Premium Times] The statement said only the University of Lagos stood out positively for publishing consolidated financial statements from 2016 to 2023.
Zimbabwe: 3,400 Girls Forced Out of School As Early Marriages and Teenage Pregnancies Plague Education System
[New Zimbabwe] LAST year, 3,433 girls were forced out of school as a result of early marriages and adolescent pregnancies, the government has revealed.
Republicans Harness Tax Code to Punish Trump’s Political Nemeses
Immigrants and wealthy universities, as well as foreign companies, would see higher taxes under the House-passed bill.
In Attacks on Harvard, Chinese See Yet Another Reason to Write Off the U.S.
Beyond the shock for students, President Trump’s moves against higher education are being seen in China as a blow to one of the last admirable American institutions.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 23, 2025
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Nigeria: 2025 UTME Error, Retooling and Getting the Inherent Lesson
[Premium Times] As soon as it could no longer assuage public angst over the incident, JAMB quickly assembled a team of technical experts to conduct a forensic audit of the glitch, which identified the problem.
Africa: Trump Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enrol International Students
[Premium Times] The Ivy League university, however, denounced the allegations, describing them as retaliatory action that threatens its community.