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ULB Students Blockade Campus Over Tuition Fee Hike
ULB students blockade campus against the minerval hike and Paysage decree, joining a CGSP strike as anger over FWB austerity grows.
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SocietyUnited States
MacArthur Foundation Names 2026 'Genius Grant' Fellows
The MacArthur Foundation named its 2026 class of 20 fellows, each receiving an $800,000 no-strings-attached grant, on the fellowship's 45th anniversary.
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PoliticsEducation
Xi Replies to Sichuan University, Stressing West Talent
Xi Jinping sent a reply letter to Sichuan University on its 130th anniversary, urging it to leverage its strengths to serve national strategy.
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EducationEurope
A Year of Study Away From Home Now Costs 18,000 Euros
A year of higher education for a Flemish student living away from home now costs at least 18,229 euros, up nearly 50% in a decade, CEBUD finds.
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EducationChina
China to Add 76,000 Seats at Top Universities
China's Ministry of Education will expand undergraduate enrollment at Double First-Class universities by an additional 76,000 seats from 2027 to 2030.
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EducationUnited States
500 Colleges Where Taxpayers Often Foot the Bill
New federal data shows 424 for-profit colleges where at least 40% of borrowers aren't repaying loans, putting taxpayers on the hook.
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EducationPolitics
Antwerp Rector Outraged Over Inaction on 13 Gaza Students
University of Antwerp rector Herwig Leirs voices outrage as Belgium's federal government fails to agree on letting 13 Gaza scholarship students study.
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EducationBelgium
Belgian Students Weigh Success Rules and Rising Fees
As Belgium's French-speaking academic year begins, students face strict success criteria under the décret Paysage and a tuition fee rise to €1,194.
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EducationPolitics
40 Foreign Students Blocked from Ghent University by Visas
Around 40 foreign students cannot start at Ghent University as visa delays deepen a political row over international talent and Gaza.
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PoliticsEducation
Trump Admin Targets College Tax Exemptions Over DEI Policies
Treasury and IRS propose rule to strip tax-exempt status from private schools with race-based policies, affecting up to 18,000 institutions.
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Education
Over 6,800 Candidates Compete for 1,947 Medical Study Places
More than 6,800 candidates registered for Belgium's medical and dentistry entrance exam, competing for just 1,947 available places in the French Community.
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LegalEducation
Judge Dismisses Trump Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, ruling the government failed to prove ongoing Title VI violations.
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EmploymentEconomy
Brussels Youth Struggle for Jobs Despite Master's Degrees
Brussels youth with master's degrees struggle to find work as youth unemployment rises 17%, raising questions about the value of higher education.
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LegalEducation
DOJ: Duke Law Illegally Considered Race in Admissions
The Justice Department found Duke Law illegally considered race in admissions, the first law school cited for violating the Supreme Court's 2023 ban.
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Education
Jilin University Marks 80 Years: Far More Than Just Its Size
Jilin University marks its 80th anniversary on September 16, 2026, showcasing a legacy of academic excellence and national service.
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Education
Anhui University Probes PhD Candidate for Misconduct
Anhui University investigates a PhD candidate flagged for plagiarism after a journal retracted their paper for translating a US master's thesis.
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EducationEconomy
Will New Student Loan Limits Actually Drive Down Tuition?
As new federal student loan caps take effect July 1, economists are divided on whether the limits will reduce tuition or have unintended consequences.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Scores Out; Universities Offer Guidance
China's 2026 Gaokao scores begin releasing June 23. With 12.9 million candidates, universities offer guidance amid demographic shifts and fraud warnings.
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EducationTechnology
Chinese Universities Add 100,000+ Seats as AI Majors Surge
Chinese universities announce major enrollment expansion as Gaokao results drop, with AI and embodied intelligence majors leading the new wave.
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EducationTechnology
Chinese Universities Expand Enrollment, AI Leads New Majors
Chinese Double First-Class universities announce major enrollment expansion, with AI and smart technology as top new majors under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Results Released; Universities Guide Applicants
China releases 2026 Gaokao results for 12.9 million students. Universities offer expert guidance on balancing school, city, and major choices.
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Education
China's Education Ministry Hosts Gaokao Guidance Live Event
China's Ministry of Education held a live-stream to help millions of Gaokao students navigate college applications with expert guidance and digital tools.
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EducationTechnology
AI Student Cheating: Why Detection Is No Longer the Answer
AI tools have made student cheating nearly impossible to detect. As universities abandon flawed software, educators rethink academic integrity.
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EducationTechnology
China Adds 38 New Undergraduate Majors for 2026
China's Ministry of Education approves 38 new undergraduate majors for 2026, featuring brain-computer science, deep earth engineering, and AI.
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Education
Chinese Universities Ditch Thesis-Only Model for Degrees
Chinese universities now let students earn degrees through practical achievements instead of traditional theses, a historic shift in graduate education.
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EducationPolitics
UC Rethinks SAT/ACT Ban After Faculty Warn of Math Gaps
UC launches a formal review of its test-blind admissions policy after 1,400 professors warn of severe math deficits in incoming freshmen.
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EducationFinance
Major Student Loan Changes Coming July 1: What to Know
Federal student loan overhaul hits July 1: SAVE plan ends, new repayment plans begin, and borrowing limits tighten for graduate and Parent PLUS borrowers.
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EducationChina
China's 2026 Gaokao Admissions Reshape Talent Strategy
China's 2026 Gaokao admissions reveal a shift in talent strategy: Qiangji Plan expansion, single-subject weighting, and STEM-focused growth.
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EducationImmigration
Belgium Tightens Rules for Non-EU Student Visas
Belgium introduces stricter rules for non-EU students requiring faster proof of academic progress and limiting program changes to prevent visa abuse.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Roasts Trump at Harvard Amid DOJ Lawsuit
Conan O'Brien delivers a biting Harvard commencement address as the Trump administration's DOJ antisemitism lawsuit and a worker strike converge on campus.
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PoliticsEducation
Harvard Jewish Life Thrives Amid Trump Antisemitism Probe
Harvard's Jewish life thrives as Trump investigates antisemitism claims, with Conan O'Brien's commencement speech adding pointed critique.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Zings Trump at Harvard Commencement
Conan O'Brien mocked Trump's empathy deficit at Harvard's commencement as the university faces lawsuits, funding cuts, and a graduate worker strike.
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EducationTechnology
CSU Embraces AI, But Students and Faculty Remain Skeptical
California State University's $56M OpenAI deal faces pushback as a survey of 94,000 reveals majorities of students and faculty doubt AI benefits education.
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Education
China Approves 34 New Universities, 22 Vocational
China's Ministry of Education approves 34 new universities including 22 vocational schools, expanding access in central and western regions.
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EducationChina
Gao Song Appointed President of Peking University
China appoints Gao Song as new president of Peking University, replacing Gong Qihuang in a major leadership change at the nation's top university.
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EducationHealth
25 States Sue Over Student Loan Limits on Nursing Degrees
A coalition of 25 states sues the Education Department over loan limits that exclude nursing and healthcare graduate programs from higher borrowing caps.
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Human InterestEducation
Billie Jean King, 82, Earns College Degree After 65-Year Gap
Tennis legend Billie Jean King graduates from Cal State LA at age 82, earning her history degree 65 years after first taking classes.
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Education
Harvard Faculty Votes to Cap A Grades, Combat Inflation
Harvard faculty voted 458-201 to cap A grades at 20% per course in the most aggressive attempt in decades to reverse grade inflation.
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EducationTechnology
Graduates Boo AI Speakers at Commencement as Job Fears Rise
College students across the US are booing commencement speakers who focus on AI, reflecting deep anxiety about job prospects in a weak entry-level market.
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