DePaul University announced the permanent closure of its art museum on June 30 due to significant financial challenges. The university previously laid off 114 employees in December amid declining international graduate student enrollment and rising costs. The museum lost $500,000 in expected funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2025. Its 4,000-object…

Harvard University students are urging the removal of Les Wexner’s name from the Leslie H. Wexner Building at the Kennedy School due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner has contributed over $42m to the school since 2000. The call for action follows scrutiny of Wexner’s ties to Epstein, who died in 2019. Harvard is…

The Trump administration has initiated a federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging that UCLA administrators failed to address antisemitism complaints from Jewish and Israeli employees. The 81-page lawsuit asserts a ‘severe and pervasive’ antisemitism issue at UCLA, worsened by pro-Palestinian protests following the October 2025 Hamas attack on Israel. This legal action follows…

Following a burst sprinkler pipe on February 9, University of Massachusetts Boston students are being relocated to Emerson College due to extensive water damage in East Residence Hall. The incident has affected hundreds of students, with about 50 rooms sustaining damage. As repairs are underway, an agreement with Emerson allows affected students to move into…

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has opened a Career Closet to provide students with free professional attire, helping them secure internships and jobs. Launched on February 18, the initiative supports low-income students by offering gently used clothing to boost their confidence during interviews. The Career Closet features a variety of professional clothing and accessories donated…

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep has integrated artificial intelligence into its curriculum, recognizing the transformative potential of AI technologies like ChatGPT. Social studies teacher Jon Taus quickly adopted the platform, foreseeing a significant impact on education. The school leverages AI tools to revolutionize teaching methods and student engagement. This initiative reflects a trend in…