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• Applications open for Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University

  Applications for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford opened on Tuesday, officials said.

  

• Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum

  The gubernatorially appointed boards that oversee Texas universities soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.

  

• Chemistry teacher uses cat as teaching assistant

  A Chinese chemistry teacher has gone viral for using his cat as a visual aid during an online class, turning a routine lecture into an internet sensation. The amusing video, where the cat was held up like a diagram, drew laughter and admiration online. Viewers praised the creativity, calling the cat a “professor” and applauding the teacher’s fun, engaging approach.

  

• The jaw-dropping salary of the Harvard professor Francesca Gino fired for data manipulation

  Francesca Gino, a Harvard Business School professor, faced termination. She allegedly manipulated data in multiple studies. An investigation revealed intentional data alteration. Harvard dismissed her and revoked her tenure. Gino denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit. A judge dismissed the lawsuit. The case involved scrutiny of academic research and data integrity. The controversy began in October 2021.

  

• Harvard graduates cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong

  Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who emphasized maintaining a diverse and international student body and standing up for truth in the face of attacks by the Trump administration.

  

• Special Tony Award for educators goes to NYC high school teacher who urges students to 'step out the box'

  ​The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a New York public high school teacher who shows how theater skills can apply to a career in the arts - and also far away from it.

  

• US is now reviewing all Harvard affiliated visa holders

  The U.S. State Department is reviewing visa holders linked to Harvard University, extending beyond just students, according to Fox News. This follows earlier efforts by the Trump administration to revoke Harvard’s authority to enroll international students, which was blocked by a federal judge. Harvard called the attempt retaliation for resisting government policy demands.

  

• Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard's international students

  A federal judge said on Thursday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the administration.

  

• Need more electricians, plumbers and less LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University: White House

  The Trump administration is attempting to cancel federal contracts with Harvard, redirecting funds to trade schools, as stated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. This move prioritizes vocational skills over certain academic pursuits, like LGBTQ graduate majors, and addresses concerns about anti-Semitism and "anti-American" ideology at the university. Simultaneously, the State Department is tightening visa rules for foreign students, citing national security concerns.

  

• US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese students

  President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. The United States will "aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio said in a statement.

  

• Japan urges universities to accept students hit by US block

  The Japanese government has asked local universities to consider accepting students at US universities as President Donald Trump seeks to force Harvard to submit to unprecedented oversight. Japanese Education Minister Toshiko Abe said on Tuesday that her ministry has asked Japanese universities to do what they can to help those affected.