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Trump recklessly accepting a plane from Qatar is the type of unnecessary risk that could ruin his presidency
Over the years, numerous studies, speeches and books have focused on a phenomenon known as self-sabotage.
Trump admin finds UPenn violated Title IX by letting trans athletes compete in women’s sports
The Trump administration gave UPenn 10 days to “voluntarily resolve these violations or risk a referral to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement proceedings.”
Anti-DEI fight just beginning, NIH cuts won’t kill bioscience and other commentary
Amid the Trump anti-DEI push, notes City Journal’s Heather Mac Donald, “private and public entities are also calibrating their language to preserve as much of the pre-Trump status quo as...
America’s Hamas helpers, inflammatory, anti-cop coverage and other commentary
A new lawsuit reveals “a fair amount of evidence” that groups like Students for Justice in Palestine “aren’t merely pro-Hamas in outlook but that they coordinate their messaging and actions...
Cash is king at America's lefty universities — and Trump is hitting them where it hurts
The screaming headline was prophetic: “Trump’s Policies Shake Academic World and May Reshape U.S. Culture.”
Lia Thomas' former UPenn teammates react to $175M federal funding pause: 'Cost to openly harming female students'
President Trump's administration has ramped up its crackdown on trans athlete inclusion in women's sports, and many women impacted by the issue are speaking out in support.
Trump administration freezes $175M in UPenn funding for letting trans athletes compete in women's sports
UPenn took roughly $1 billion in federal funds in 2024, but more taxpayer money could be yanked amid a broader probe by the Trump admin into other possible Title IX...
Dems defending Columbia anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil is yet another example of how they and elite schools failed Jewish students
Watching Democrats try on different arguments to thwart Donald Trump, I’m reminded of a story involving the late Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight.
President Trump, keep up the crackdown on campus antisemites
The speed and scope of actions coming from Donald Trump’s White House remain breathtaking.
Former UPenn athletes sue to vacate Lia Thomas' records as Trump signs order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
UPenn alum Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski and Ellen Holmquist filed the suit on Tuesday, a day before President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning biological men from competing in...
Team Trump can stop ‘Socialist’ Ivy League profs from cheering Luigi Mangione by defunding endowments
A professor at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s allegedly premier Ivy League colleges, took a break from her job the other day to praise Luigi Mangione.
Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
Couples who were fans of “Rocky” dressed up for the Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest on Friday.
Jews were key to Dave McCormick's win in Pa. after he stood up for Israel and against antisemitism
In a year where moral clarity in the fight against antisemitism and outspoken support of Israel was too often viewed as controversial, McCormick’s bold approach was critical.
UPenn donor redirects $5M to Israeli universities after cutting ties with alma mater
After halting donations to his alma mater last year, a former University of Pennsylvania donor has redirected $5 million to Israeli universities instead, citing the Ivy League institution's refusal to address...
Vance leaves Harris in the dirt, Penn’s dishonorable bribe and other commentary
If you hadn’t noticed, Sen. JD Vance is “extremely online,” observes Steve Krakauer at The Hill — and that’s a “good thing.”
Kamala missed 'big opportunity' with one campaign decision, polling expert says — and it could cost her the election
As of Tuesday, Nate Silver's model gave former President Donald Trump, 78, a 64.4% chance of winning the election, a new high for the Republican nominee since President Biden ended...
Why no one wants to be a college president: 'You could not pay me enough'
"Student protests, those are just the cherry on top of the crap sandwich that you're dealing with as president," said one educator who says he has turned down recruiters.
Hedge fund boss who yanked $100M UPenn gift over antisemitism sued for 'millions in unpaid bonuses'
UPenn alum Ross Stevens, the CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management, is accused of breaching the terms of a 2018 exit package struck with one of his co-founders.
UPenn student left 'homeless' after suspension over anti-Israel camp comes from wealthy family who boasts about lavish lifestyle
The family enjoys flaunting their wealth in social media posts showing their motorcycle collection, first-class flights with private showers and caviar service and hobnobbing with celebrities.
Columbia's Minouche Shafik & other college chiefs must refocus on their core mission: education
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik says university leaders across the country need to do some “serious soul searching.”