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NYPD Assault on CUNY Gaza Encampment Shows Why We Need Sanctuary Universities
My lived experience of Chile under Pinochet’s dictatorship drives my opposition to the current US crackdown on dissent.

What Borrowers Need to Know About the Return of Student Loan Debt Collection
Starting May 5, those in default could have tax refunds withheld or wages garnished if they don’t start making payments.

How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Crackdown
Slammed with lawsuits, the administration paused its student visa revocations, but students still aren't in the clear.

Facing 100 Lawsuits, Trump Admin Walks Back Student Visa Record Terminations
The administration says that it is restoring student visa records while it drafts a new policy to allow terminations.

Yale Voids Pro-Palestine Group’s Status After Protest of Israeli Police Minister
Itamar Ben-Gvir, who leads Israel’s police, has called for the resettlement of Gaza numerous times.

Over 200 Higher Education Institutions Pledge to Resist Trump Attacks
The academic leaders vowed to resist Trump’s efforts for “retribution, censorship, or deportation.”

Boards and Administrators Won’t Defend Higher Ed From Trump. It’s Up to Us.
To fight fascism, university faculty, staff and students must show our power.

Underfunded HBCUs Ponder Future Amid Trump’s Education Cuts
Most students at historically Black colleges and universities rely on Pell Grants or other federal aid.

Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better.
We cannot conduct business as usual if Columbia’s administrators won't defend academic freedom or student rights.

Trump Moves to Revoke Federal Funds From Brown University, Citing “Antisemitism”
Trump’s attacks on universities are “dangerous and politically motivated,” said New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler.