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Cambridge University accused of bullying ‘cover-up’ as internal survey revealed

The Guardian Higher Education

Only a quarter of staff are satisfied with how their department tackles bullying and harassment, FoI requests reveal Only a quarter of staff at Cambridge University are satisfied with how their department tackles bullying and harassment, according to an internal survey seen by the Observer. Cambridge undertook its staff culture survey in January 2024 and is now facing accusations from academics that it tried to cover up the grim results, which have been released through freedom of information (F

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US Department of Education's Failure to Address Food Insecurity Among College Students (Government Accountability Office)

Higher Education Inquirer

Nearly 25% of college students in 2020 reported limited or uncertain access to food. Despite being potentially eligible, most didn't receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefitsformerly known as "food stamps"which could help them pay for food. A recent law gave the Department of Education authority to share students' Free Application for Federal Student Aid data with federal and state SNAP agencies to identify and help students who may be eligible for benefits.

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Harvard University faculty sue to block Trump review of nearly $9bn in funding

The Guardian Higher Education

Lawsuit filed along with motion for temporary restraining order calls threats an existential gun to the head Harvard University professors are suing to block the Trump administration s review of nearly $9bn in federal contracts and grants awarded to the Ivy League school as part of a crackdown on what the White House says is antisemitism on college campuses.