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Rick Steves argues that England’s two historic university towns, Oxford and Cambridge, each offer distinct charms. Oxford is a bustling, substantial town with plenty to see, while Cambridge feels calmer and more garden‑friendly. Both are easy day trips from London, so your best plan is to pick one to focus on rather than trying to do both in a short visit.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville settled for $1.9 million with Tamar Shirinian, a former anthropology professor fired after criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media; Shirinian sued, claiming her dismissal violated First Amendment rights, and the case underscores ongoing campus free-speech battles without reinstating her position.
The U.S. Education Department has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy of admitting transgender women, arguing that the law’s single-sex admissions exception applies to biological sex rather than gender identity and that trans students’ access to women‑only spaces is under review. The inquiry follows a 2025 complaint by Defending Education, and Smith College began admitting trans women in 2015, stating its policy reflects its founding mission while evolving with the changing world. Responses from peer women’s colleges were not immediately provided.
Incoming Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger urged resignations from several University of Virginia board members, including its leaders and a major donor, prompting at least four resignations as Democrats take top state posts; UVa rector Rachel Sheridan described the university's efforts as being 'paralyzed through purposeful political warfare.'
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger asked UVA board members and several appointees from the previous Republican administration to step down, prompting the University of Virginia board leaders to resign as Democrats unwind Youngkin-era college changes.