Columbia llega a un acuerdo de $221 millones con el gobierno federal y recupera acceso a fondos

La universidad pagará una multa durante tres años y aplicará medidas contra el antisemitismo La Universidad de Columbia ha llegado a un acuerdo de 221 millones de dólares con el Gobierno federal de Estados Unidos tras una serie de investigaciones y largas negociaciones. El acuerdo restablece el acceso de la universidad a aproximadamente 1300 millones de dólares en fondos federales previamente congelados e incluye el compromiso

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Nueva Ley Federal Redefine el Panorama Educativo de EE. UU.

Key Changes for Students, Schools, and Higher Education A sweeping new law, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed by the President, brings major reforms to education, social assistance, and tax policy. These changes will affect students at all levels, public schools, colleges, and several federal assistance

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Celebrations, Protests and Record Travel: July Fourth 2025 Reflects a Divided America

Festivities meet political demonstrations and immigration fears This Independence Day, Americans are participating in a wide variety of events that reflect the complex mood of the country. While millions are preparing for barbecues and fireworks, others are planning or attending demonstrations. Safety concerns, immigration enforcement and economic pressures are influencing

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U.S. to Require Social Media Review for Foreign Student Visa Applicants

The State Department will resume student and scholar visa processing, adding public access to social media accounts as a new vetting requirement. The U.S. Department of State announced it will begin processing visa applications for international students and visiting scholars once again, with a new requirement: applicants must make their

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Supreme Court Ruling Eases Disability Lawsuits Against Schools

The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities will face fewer legal obstacles when suing schools to enforce their educational rights. This decision lowers the legal threshold for pursuing claims under certain federal disability laws. Case centers on student with rare epilepsyThe decision stems from the case

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Federal Budget Proposal May Impact Educational Support for Homeless Students

The 2026 federal budget proposal includes significant changes to how educational funds are distributed, particularly affecting programs aimed at supporting homeless students. If approved, the changes could impact how school districts provide essential services to students experiencing housing instability. The current funding structure is supported by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

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U.S. Colleges Hit with New Federal Actions Under Trump

The administration of former President Donald Trump initiated a series of regulatory and financial measures targeting U.S. higher education institutions, particularly elite universities like Harvard and Columbia. These actions involve cuts to federal research funding, new restrictions on international students, challenges to accreditation status, and proposed changes to tax policies

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Federal Court Halts Executive Order to Close Department of Education

A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon from implementing an executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education. The court also directed the administration to reinstate approximately 1,300 employees who had been informed in March that

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

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AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures

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