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A new report examines how elite universities have become entangled with politics and the petroleum industry, looking at funding ties and political influence surrounding fossil fuels on campus. The piece traces how university endowments, research money and institutional relationships with oil interests have drawn criticism amid debates over climate responsibility and divestment.
- 2Harvard Official Urges Faster AI Adoption, No Mandate Planned●Deming Says Harvard Must “Move Faster” on AI, but Forthcoming Guidance Will Stop Short of Mandate
Harvard's Deming said the university must "move faster" on artificial intelligence, but forthcoming institutional guidance will stop short of requiring its use. The comments signal that Harvard intends to encourage, rather than compel, AI adoption across teaching and research, leaving individual schools and faculty latitude over how quickly they integrate the technology.
- 3American students blamed for classism at St Andrews●'It's like the Scottish Upper East Side': shame and snobbery as American students blamed for St Andrews classism https:/
The Guardian reports on a growing class divide at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where American students are being blamed for fuelling snobbery and shame around wealth. Critics compare the small Fife town's social scene to New York's Upper East Side, with wealthy US students accused of dominating the social hierarchy and squeezing out less affluent British students.
- 4Yale's $30 million restored golf course falls apart●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart?
The New York Times reports that Yale University's newly restored golf course, renovated at a cost of $30 million, has fallen into disrepair. The article examines how the elite university allowed a high-profile restoration project to deteriorate, raising questions about oversight, maintenance spending and accountability behind the expensive redesign.
- 5American students blamed for classism at St Andrews●‘It’s like the Scottish Upper East Side’: shame and snobbery as American students blamed for St Andrews classism
Students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland say the institution has become 'like the Scottish Upper East Side', with wealthy American students blamed for fuelling snobbery and a culture of shame around class. Critics describe an elite social scene dominated by rich internationals, squeezing out local and less affluent British students.
- 6Harvard and Yale miss top 10 for computer science in 2027 US ranking▼Harvard and Yale miss top 10 for computer science in 2027 US university ranking
A newly released 2027 ranking of US universities shows Harvard and Yale falling outside the top 10 for computer science, a notable shift for two of the country's most prestigious institutions. The result highlights how specialized programs at other universities, particularly technical institutes, are outpacing the Ivy League in this fast-moving field.
- 7US prosecutors reopen Cornell University gang rape case●US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
US prosecutors have reopened the case of an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in New York State, according to the BBC. The decision means investigators will revisit allegations that had previously not led to charges. The move has drawn attention to how sexual assault claims at elite universities are handled by both campus authorities and the criminal justice system.