Category: College and universities

College journalism thrives even without formal journalism programs

Student-run newspapers are flourishing across U.S. campuses, many of which lack dedicated journalism majors. While roughly 1,100 college papers exist, fewer than half are housed at schools with academic journalism programs. National data show only about 120 accredited…

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AI Programs, FAFSA Requirements, and the Rise of Student Journalism Shape Campus Priorities

Key developments: U.S. News has identified 27 universities leading the nation in undergraduate AI education, signaling a growing emphasis on AI curricula across campuses. At the same time, the federal FAFSA remains a yearly requirement for students seeking…

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Major Gifts and Student Activism Reshape U.S. Higher Education

A $3 billion donation from Citadel founder Ken Griffin to Carnegie Mellon University marks the largest private gift ever to a U.S. college, underscoring a wave of mega‑philanthropy aimed at revamping curricula for the AI era. The pledge, announced…

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Cornell Protests and Legacy Admissions Spotlight Shifts in U.S. Higher Education

Student activists at Cornell University have rallied against the university’s handling of a high‑profile sexual assault case, amplifying calls for accountability across campuses. The protests follow a September 18 article by the Cornell Daily Sun that reignited national…

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