Texas Tech Medical School Cancels Talk on Health, Ethical Considerations in Late-Pregnancy Abortions

The cancellation at Texas Tech followed public pressure from anti-abortion activists and a conservative student group.

Mistrial Declared in the Case of Stanford Students Charged After Pro-Palestinian Protests in 2024

The trial was a rare instance of demonstrators facing felony charges from protests over the Israel-Hamas war that roiled campuses across the country.

Trump Administration Will Appeal Judge’s Order Reversing Federal Funding Cuts at Harvard

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled in September that the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights.

Judge Finds the Trump Administration Unconstitutionally Targeted Noncitizens Over Gaza War Protests

He also used his ruling to draw attention to what he sees as Trump’s broader effort to stifle dissent and attack anyone whom he disagrees while at the same time urging Americans to stand up to these threats.

Northwestern University President Says He Will Resign Following Tenure Marked by White House Tension

The funding freeze and uncertainty over its finances contributed to Northwestern’s decision to lay off around 200 people over the summer.

Privacy and Civil Rights Groups Urge US Colleges To End Campus Surveillance To Protect Protesters

The demands come as President Donald Trump has pressed schools to crack down on alleged antisemitism and take a harder line on demonstrations.

Trump Administration Ordered To Restore Some Withheld Grant Funding to UCLA

UCLA’s money as been frozen as part of a wider pressure campaign targeting universities that Trump says are out of step with his political agenda.

Trump Administration Seeks $1 Billion Settlement From UCLA, a White House Official Says

UCLA is the first public university to be targeted by a widespread funding freeze over allegations of civil rights violations related to antisemitism and affirmative action.