Indonesia University Admissions Flaws Exposed by Graft Scandals

Corruption Investigation at Jenderal Soedirman University The investigation centers on Central Java’s Jenderal Soedirman University, known as Unsoed, where a sting operation on August 20 led to the naming of six suspects, according to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The suspects include rector Akhmad Sodiq and vice-rector Norman Arie Prayogo, alongside academic affairs head Eko … Read more

Israeli Arab Rights Group Accuses Universities of Post-Oct. 7 Discrimination

According to a report published on Monday by Adalah, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, Israeli universities have implemented discriminatory disciplinary policies against Arab students since the start of the war on October 7, 2023. The report, titled “Apartheid in Israeli Academia: Arab Students After October 7, 2023,” alleges that higher education … Read more

Stunning 10-Sided Pattern Discovered in Saturn’s Polar Clouds

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole, according to a Spanish-led research team publishing in the journal Science Advances. The spinning, meandering decagon spans distances where a single side exceeds 10,000 miles, marking the first time scientists have observed … Read more

Campus Antisemitism: McGill, York, and Toronto Fail Key Tests

B’nai Brith Canada has launched its Canadian Campus Climate Report Card, a structural evaluation tool created to measure Jewish student welfare and the overall environment on higher education grounds as classes resume. As explained by the advocacy group, this project is part of a wider initiative called Project Accountability, which stems from the view that … Read more

How to Watch the ‘Cradle of Coaches’ Miami Football Documentary

A new documentary exploring Miami University’s football coaching tree, known as the Cradle of Coaches, premieres on August 17 on Peacock, according to university announcements. The project captures rare archival materials and firsthand interviews detailing a lineage that produced coaches from Paul Brown to Sean McVay. Origins and History of the Cradle of Coaches at … Read more

Kuala Lumpur Ranks Among World’s Top 15 Best Student Cities (QS 2027)

Kuala Lumpur remains a top-tier destination for international students, securing 15th place in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2027. University Strength and Graduate Demand in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur’s academic reputation continues to drive its global standing. The city climbed two places to rank eighth globally for university strength. This growth is supported by … Read more

Knesset Approves Gender-Segregated University Programs Amid Uproar

The Knesset approved an amendment to the Student Rights Law on Thursday morning in a 52-43 vote, permitting higher education institutions to offer gender-segregated graduate degree programs. The legislation, known as Amendment No. 12, 2026, allows for separate study programs for master’s and doctoral degrees based on religious beliefs. Scope of Amendment No. 12, 2026 … Read more

New Anti-Racism Standards Require Universities to Define Antisemitism

The Australian federal government is mandating that universities adopt formal definitions for antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of a significant overhaul of higher education standards. Education Minister Jason Clare announced the measures, which also require institutions to publicly disclose vice-chancellor salaries, consultant spending, and governing body meeting … Read more

The Risks and Benefits of Rising Testosterone Use

A majority of men prescribed testosterone therapy do not meet clinical guidelines for safe treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. While the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has quadrupled over the last three decades to reach an estimated 11 million Americans, researchers warn that improper use increases the risk … Read more