A Yale faculty survey found declining academic freedom, rising fears of complaints and retaliation, and growing self-censorship in teaching, research, and public engagement since 2025.
More than 1,100 UC STEM faculty are urging the restoration of SAT and ACT requirements, citing growing concerns over mathematics preparedness and student success.
Trump defended Chinese students in U.S. universities despite earlier STEM-related visa restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10043, exposing divisions over immigration, national security, university finances, and international education policy.
U.S. investigators identified over 10,000 suspected fraud cases linked to STEM OPT, uncovering shell companies, fake employers, and compliance loopholes in international student work authorization.
The US is nearing implementation of a rule requiring international students on F-1 visas to renew status after four years, potentially increasing costs, uncertainty, and administrative burdens.
Trump has removed all 22 members of the National Science Board, raising concerns over political influence in U.S. research governance while NSF funding operations are expected to continue.
Notre Dame students received promotional emails for Kerra, an AI study tool integrating with Canvas, prompting administrative action and sparking debate over academic integrity, AI assistance, and educational boundaries universities
Hampshire College’s closure reflects a wider crisis in small liberal arts institutions, where declining enrolments and financial pressures are forcing a wave of closures and mergers. Despite its experimental model, the college could not overcome structural funding challenges, mirroring cases such as Marlboro College. The decision highlights a growing sector trend toward managed “teach-outs” and raises questions about the sustainability of institutional diversity in higher education.
