Harvard dean Rakesh Khurana defends diversity, calls it key to academic excellence amid Trump’s threats to DEI

by with No Comment Uncategorized

Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana has boldly defended the university’s commitment to diversity in a recent interview, challenging President Trump’s anti-DEI policies. He emphasized that diversity drives academic excellence, fostering new ideas crucial for societal advancement. Khurana also rejected the administration’s efforts to limit federal funding for research, highlighting the essential role such funding plays in academic progress. His comments underscore Harvard’s dedication to maintaining its values, regardless of external political pressures.

US colleges waiving TOEFL and GRE requirements for international applicants: Find out which ones

by with No Comment Uncategorized

Many US graduate schools are waiving TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT requirements for international applicants, making admissions more accessible. Programs like the University of Delaware’s Conditional Admissions Program and West Texas A&M’s English proficiency exemptions offer alternatives to standardized tests. Prestigious schools such as MIT and Johns Hopkins also allow applicants to skip the GRE, while MBA programs at institutions like the University of Redlands offer GMAT waivers, enabling students to focus on other application factors.

A picture of Kathleen deLaski beside the cover of her new book

A College Degree Isn’t for Everyone

by with No Comment Uncategorized

A College Degree Isn’t for Everyone

A picture of Kathleen deLaski beside the cover of her new book

Susan H. Greenberg

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

Kathleen deLaski unpacks her new book, which envisions higher education as a stepladder to skills that learners collect over a lifetime and present to employers.

Byline(s)
Susan H. Greenberg

A College Degree Isn’t for Everyone

Susan H. Greenberg

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

Kathleen deLaski unpacks her new book, which envisions higher education as a stepladder to skills that learners collect over a lifetime and present to employers.

Byline(s)

Susan H. Greenberg 

An aerial view of burned houses in the Los Angeles wildfires

Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students

by with No Comment Uncategorized

Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students

An aerial view of burned houses in the Los Angeles wildfires

Johanna Alonso

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago.

Byline(s)
Johanna Alonso

Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students

Johanna Alonso

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago.

Byline(s)

Johanna Alonso 

Vault empty

Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms

by with No Comment Uncategorized

Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms

Vault empty

Liam Knox

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be unavoidable.

Byline(s)
Liam Knox

Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms

Liam Knox

Mon, 02/24/2025 – 03:00 AM

The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be unavoidable.

Byline(s)

Liam Knox