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Iranian police 'besiege' university dorms, four arrested, one beaten

Tehran University students began protesting over the death of a student during a robbery next to the university, leading to a crackdown by Iranian police.

100 years of Technion: Herzog presented with commemorative stamp

As the university celebrates its 100th anniversary, it continues to expand its impact on the global stage.

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

A study of Hebrew grammar's noun genders was flagged as "woke" in Senator Cruz's new database of federal grants, one of seven Israel-linked projects targeted despite his strong support for Israel.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
13/02/2025
 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House last week. Im

Trump's 'Mar-a-Gaza' plan breaks academia's two-state dogma

The plan will either be used to further demonize Trump and Israel, or it could set a precedent for thinking outside the box – not only in the Middle Eastern domain but across other academic areas.

By SABRINA SOFFER
12/02/2025

Columbia University students hold lecture teaching ‘lessons’ of First Intifada

Columbia University stated that CUAD was not 'recognized, authorized, or supported' by the institution and that the University rejects 'materials that glorify violence.'

Hebrew Union College’s New York campus will relocate to the Upper West Side

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion revealed that it has purchased 56 West 66th Street, the former First Battery Armory.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
08/02/2025

Feeling down? University College London explains why mornings boost mood

Well-being is highest in summer and varies by day of the week, analysis of 49,000 adults shows.

 Infographic: Examples of Qatar’s influence arms

Watchdogs sue US government over Qatar’s billions in university funding

Watchdog groups are suing the US government to uncover Qatar’s multibillion-dollar funding of top universities, raising concerns over foreign influence in academia.

02/02/2025

Technion honors 'Hebrew Language Day' by remembering 'The War of the Languages'

Following the revival of Hebrew, there was a struggle to implement the language into universities, leading to "The War of the Languages."

Achievements of Israeli students are at an alarming decline

This trend is concerning, given that Israel’s economic engine, the hi-tech industry, heavily relies on graduates’ mathematical skills.

By REFAEL FEUERSTEIN
19/01/2025
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