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A doctoral student who completed her PhD while fighting deportation has chosen to return to Turkey, ending a legal battle that began with her arrest during Ramadan. Her case became a symbol of international students facing consequences for pro-Palestinian advocacy.
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Former education minister and diplomat Naledi Pandor takes the helm at Nelson Mandela University, pledging to champion youth empowerment and academic freedom. Her appointment brings decades of leadership experience to advancing education and opportunity in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Nigerian scholar Professor Biodun Jeyifo passed away at 80, leaving behind decades of impact as an educator, activist, and champion for student rights. His fearless advocacy changed lives across continents.
Professor Biodun Jeyifo, who died at 80, transformed how the world understands African literature while fighting for academic freedom across Nigeria. His legacy lives on through the union he founded and the countless scholars he inspired.
After months of persistent effort, University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer successfully removed 41 of 43 YouTube channels spreading AI-generated deepfakes of him. His victory reveals both the challenges and possibilities of fighting back against AI impersonation.
Seventy-four university professors just restored their academic freedom through the courts. Their legal victory in November reversed unconstitutional restrictions on research and teaching.