Harvard College has consolidated its Women’s Center and the Office for BGLTQ Student Life into a new "Harvard Foundation" within the Office of Culture and Community. This restructuring, prompted by the closure of these offices, aims to centralize support services. The Foundation will prioritize inclusive programming open to all undergraduates, potentially impacting funding for affinity groups.
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Harvard College has consolidated its Women’s Center and the Office for BGLTQ Student Life into a new "Harvard Foundation" within the Office of Culture and Community. This restructuring, prompted by the closure of these offices, aims to centralize support services. The Foundation will prioritize inclusive programming open to all undergraduates, potentially impacting funding for affinity groups.
The Trump administration has directed 40 US states, the District of Columbia, and five territories to remove references to "gender ideology" from federally funded sex education materials or risk losing $81 million in grants. The funding supports vulnerable adolescents, including LGBTQ+ groups. California has already lost $12 million in funding. The move has drawn criticism from state officials and medical organisations, while conservative states have expressed support, as reported by the... Expand
Columbia University has admitted its largest-ever freshman class, increasing enrolment by 20% despite visa restrictions and political challenges under the Trump administration. The university boosted admissions from its waiting list and expanded campus resources to accommodate 1,806 new students, maintaining a stable proportion of international students amid stricter visa policies and federal funding freezes. Columbia’s approach highlights strategic adaptation to uncertainty in US higher... Expand