https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/colleges-and-universities Universities! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:31:19 +0000 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:08 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/colleges-and-universities https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/us/epstein-andrew-farkas-hasty-pudding-harvard.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/us/epstein-andrew-farkas-hasty-pudding-harvard.html At Harvard, students, alumni and professors debate whether a storied campus group should cut ties with one of Jeffrey Epstein’s closest associates, and whether Harvard itself should do the same. Debra Kamin Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:08 +0000 Colleges and Universities Organizations, Societies and Clubs Harvard University Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- ) Farkas, Andrew L https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/opinion/college-grade-inflation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/opinion/college-grade-inflation.html Easy A’s are an easy out. Frank Bruni Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:21:00 +0000 Colleges and Universities Grading of Students Duke University Harvard University Princeton University Yale University United States https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/style/gen-z-trade-school-careers-ai-college.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/style/gen-z-trade-school-careers-ai-college.html Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge. Callie Holtermann Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:43:47 +0000 Vocational Training Generation Z Careers and Professions Colleges and Universities Labor and Jobs Universal Technical Institute Inc Welding and Welders Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers United States https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/us/utah-valley-university-charlie-kirk-assassination.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/us/utah-valley-university-charlie-kirk-assassination.html Utah Valley University doesn’t want to be known as the place where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and even a discussion of memorializing that day has provoked division. Jack Healy Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:02:18 +0000 Colleges and Universities Utah Valley University Kirk, Charlie (1993- ) Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations Monuments and Memorials (Structures) Orem (Utah) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/books/kerri-greenidge-the-grimkes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/books/kerri-greenidge-the-grimkes.html Kerri K. Greenidge appeared to lose her professorship at Tufts University after scholars began scrutinizing her 2022 book, “The Grimkes,” which is no longer listed on its publisher’s website. Neil Vigdor Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:22:27 +0000 Greenidge, Kerri Books and Literature Colleges and Universities Tufts University Black People Writing and Writers History (Academic Subject) Slavery (Historical) American Historical Assn Norton, W W, & Co Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter (Book) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/us/ucla-library-theft-chinese-books-california.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/us/ucla-library-theft-chinese-books-california.html Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced in an elaborate scheme to switch Chinese manuscripts from a University of California library with dummy copies. Ali Watkins Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:46:30 +0000 Libraries and Librarians Colleges and Universities Robberies and Thefts California University of California, Los Angeles https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/nyregion/college-graduates-job-market.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/nyregion/college-graduates-job-market.html New York City’s public universities propel young graduates into the middle class. But some worry that a bleaker early career job market has added hurdles. Troy Closson Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:15:06 +0000 Colleges and Universities Center for an Urban Future City University of New York New York City Generation Z Hiring and Promotion Youth Careers and Professions Labor and Jobs Hunter College Queens College, City University of New York https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/florida-stop-woke-law-appeals-court.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/florida-stop-woke-law-appeals-court.html The law limits teaching on race, gender and other topics. Part of the law related to colleges was struck down. It remains in effect in K-12 schools. Vimal Patel Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0000 Freedom of Speech and Expression Law and Legislation Education (K-12) Civil Rights and Liberties Decisions and Verdicts Colleges and Universities DeSantis, Ron Florida https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000011017023/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-hearing.html https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000011017023/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-hearing.html Prosecutors questioned the lead investigator about Tyler Robinson’s interactions with members of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA during the second day of a preliminary hearing. Cynthia Silva Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:35:51 +0000 Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations Automobile Registration and License Plates Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Roofs Parking Garages and Lots Colleges and Universities Robinson, Tyler (2003- ) Turning Point USA Northeastern States (US) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/yale-law-school-dean-trump-deal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/yale-law-school-dean-trump-deal.html The university has been in talks to resolve investigations into its admissions practices. The law school’s dean and some faculty have argued a deal could compromise its independence. Alan Blinder and Michael S. Schmidt Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:40 +0000 Yale University Colleges and Universities Law Schools Academic Freedom Admissions Standards McInnis, Maurie Justice Department Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Federal Aid (US)