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Iran vows to burn US troops and target campuses as conflict widens
world12 days ago

Iran vows to burn US troops and target campuses as conflict widens

Iran’s parliament speaker warned the U.S. against a ground invasion, saying American troops would be set on fire and vowing to punish regional partners, while the Revolutionary Guard called Israeli and American university facilities legitimate targets unless Iran’s university bombardments are condemned. In response, regional universities have moved online (including the American University of Beirut), and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad cautioned that American universities in Iraq could be targeted as tensions escalate in the widening Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict.

via CBS News|
#iran#middle-east#revolutionary-guard
middle-east13 days ago

IRGC Threatens Western Universities Across West Asia in Retaliation

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would target American and Israeli universities in West Asia in retaliation for a reported strike on Tehran's Iran University of Science and Technology, giving the U.S. until Monday to condemn the attack and imposing a 1-kilometer exclusion zone around campuses; observers note security forces have used civilians as cover, raising tensions across the region.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#iran#irgc#middle-east
Trump Reignites Campus Antisemitism Push, Sparking Debate Over Universities
politics20 days ago

Trump Reignites Campus Antisemitism Push, Sparking Debate Over Universities

The Trump administration has renewed actions against antisemitism on elite campuses, suing Harvard and UCLA, seeking disclosure from Penn, and surveying at Cornell. Proponents say it protects Jewish students; critics warn the tactics could pressure universities to curb dissent and push conservative aims, highlighting ongoing tensions among government actions, academe, and Jewish communities.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#civil-rights#higher-education
Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks
defense1 month ago

Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a sweeping policy to sever ties with nearly two dozen elite universities and seven prominent think tanks, banning military personnel from enrolling in those institutions starting in September and replacing programs with options at state universities and conservative schools; the move targets institutions the administration deems liberal-leaning and indoctrinating service members, and follows Harvard's earlier ban in this campaign, with 93 military students currently enrolled at affected programs.

via The New York Times|
#defense#defense-department#hegseth
Iranian Campus Protests Reignite as U.S. Forces Mass in the Region
world1 month ago

Iranian Campus Protests Reignite as U.S. Forces Mass in the Region

Protests returned to Tehran’s universities on Monday, with students chanting for exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and clashing with the Basij, signaling renewed unrest after a harsh crackdown. The demonstrations come as U.S. forces gather in the Middle East and indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program are set to resume in Geneva, amid ongoing disputes over the death toll of earlier protests and the government’s crackdown.

via AP News|
#iran#protests#reza-pahlavi
Iranian Campuses Reignite Anti-Regime Protests
world1 month ago

Iranian Campuses Reignite Anti-Regime Protests

As the new semester begins, students at multiple Iranian universities—including Tehran’s Sharif and Amirkabir—held anti-government demonstrations, reviving a nationwide movement that had been crushed in a deadly crackdown. Videos show chants like 'Death to the dictator' and reported tensions or arrests on campus, with state media noting limited incidents while rights groups say thousands were killed in the crackdown, highlighting ongoing dissent against the clerical regime.

via The New York Times|
#crackdown#iran#protests
Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent
education5 months ago

Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact Amidst Growing Dissent

The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' to nine colleges, requiring them to adopt policies such as banning transgender students from restrooms and sports aligning with their gender, freezing tuition, limiting international students, and requiring standardized tests, in exchange for federal funds. Most schools have declined to sign, citing disagreements with the principles and concerns over academic integrity. The White House has held discussions with some institutions, but key universities like UVA and Dartmouth have also refused to sign, emphasizing the importance of merit-based funding and academic independence.

via NPR|
#compact#education#federal-funding
Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations
education5 months ago

Universities Reject White House's Higher-Ed Compact Invitations

The White House's attempt to get nine universities to sign a higher-ed compact aligned with Trump's political priorities has faced multiple rejections, with universities citing concerns over academic freedom and government overreach. The initiative aims to promote conservative values and secure federal funding, but has been met with widespread opposition from academia and political figures.

via Fortune|
#compact#education#higher-education
education5 months ago

Universities Reject Trump’s Federal Funding Deal Amid Controversy

Several universities, including Penn and USC, are declining a Trump administration offer for federal funding that would impose restrictions on tuition, international student enrollment, and campus policies, citing concerns over academic freedom and government intrusion. The offer, known as the 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' has not been accepted by any institution, with some universities reviewing or providing feedback on it.

via Politico|
#academic-freedom#education#federal-funding