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July 7, 2026
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
The university has been in talks to resolve investigations into its admissions practices. The law school’s dean and some faculty have argued a deal could compromise its independence.
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June 26, 2026
Yale Seeks Trump Administration Deal in Inquiry Over Race and Admissions
The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices hurt white and Asian applicants.
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June 8, 2026
Want an A.I. Degree? Here’s What You Should Think About.
The programs are popping up on campuses across America. What they teach varies.
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June 8, 2026
A.I. Degree Programs Surge as Colleges Seek Students and Relevance
Colleges from North Dakota to New Jersey are trying to get students to sign up for A.I. degrees. What they teach varies widely.
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June 5, 2026
Spelman College Names Ayanna Howard, an A.I. Expert, as President
The appointment of Ayanna Howard, a roboticist, was a departure for the top-ranked H.B.C.U., which has a liberal arts focus.
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May 14, 2026
U.C.L.A. Considers New Tactics to Combat Antisemitism
The Trump administration has sued the university, saying it didn’t do enough to protect Jews on campus.
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May 5, 2026
U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
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April 27, 2026
Judge Delays Order to Force Penn to Turn Over List of Jews to Trump Administration
The Trump administration had said it needed the information for an antisemitism investigation.
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