# university news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover university news. Page: Feed: --- ## [GCSE success for teenagers taking part in pioneering university and college project to reduce South West “NEET” numbers](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-humanities-arts-and-social-sciences/gcse-success-for-teenagers-taking-part-in-pioneering-university-and-college-project-to-reduce-south-west-neet-numbers/) _2026-08-21 · Kerra Maddern · University of Exeter News_ Teenagers who took part in a pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the... GCSE success for teenagers taking part in pioneering university and college project to reduce South West “NEET” numbers appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Amid pageantry of USC new student convocation, Trojans are urged to boldly ask challenging questions](https://usc.edu/amid-pageantry-of-usc-new-student-convocation-trojans-are-urged-to-boldly-ask-challenging-questions/) _2026-08-21 · Buddy Chung · USC_ “That spirit of inquiry is how we advance our academic research, learning and excellence,” USC President Beong-Soo Kim said during his welcome address. The post Amid pageantry of USC new student convocation, Trojans are urged to boldly ask challenging questions appeared first on USC . ## [Brown Corporation employs leadership consulting firm in presidential search](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/a7gu3z8atbph) _2026-08-20 · Emily Feil · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ The Corporation - the University's highest governing body - will employ leadership search firm Spencer Stuart for guidance in finding a replacement for President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20, according to a Wednesday announcement by Chancellor Brian Moynihan '81 P'14 P'19 and Vice Chancellor Pamela Ress Reeves '87. Paxson announced her decision to step down from her role as University president… ## [During move-in week, Trojans settle in for a new year of growth and opportunity](https://usc.edu/during-move-in-week-trojans-settle-in-for-a-new-year-of-growth-and-opportunity/) _2026-08-20 · David Medzerian · USC_ More than 8,000 students have moved into USC’s residential colleges. Fall semester classes begin Monday. The post During move-in week, Trojans settle in for a new year of growth and opportunity appeared first on USC . ## [USC students excel in D.C. summer internships](https://usc.edu/usc-students-excel-in-d-c-summer-internships/) _2026-08-19 · Buddy Chung · USC_ This summer, USC students interned across the public, private and nonprofit sectors in the nation’s capital, working in a variety of industries ranging from business to government to medicine and beyond. The post USC students excel in D.C. summer internships appeared first on USC . ## [USC Viterbi doctoral student builds a safer, more reliable future for AI and robotics](https://usc.edu/usc-viterbi-doctoral-student-builds-a-safer-more-reliable-future-for-ai-and-robotics/) _2026-08-19 · Buddy Chung · USC_ “It is a really exciting time for robotics,” Yusuf Umut Ciftci says. “There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of room for improvement and a lot of room for impact.” The post USC Viterbi doctoral student builds a safer, more reliable future for AI and robotics appeared first on USC . ## [Genetic risk score identifies nearly one in five MODY referrals with hidden type 1 diabetes](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/genetic-risk-score-identifies-nearly-one-in-five-mody-referrals-with-hidden-type-1-diabetes/) _2026-08-19 · Louise Vennells · University of Exeter News_ Incorporating a genetic risk score into standard testing for a genetic form of diabetes which... Genetic risk score identifies nearly one in five MODY referrals with hidden type 1 diabetes appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/health-visitor-support-helps-postnatal-mothers-stay-smoke-free/) _2026-08-19 · Louise Vennells · University of Exeter News_ Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to... Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Trump admin pushed for settlement despite lacking evidence in Brown Title VI investigation, whistleblower alleges](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/trump-admin-pushed-for-settlement-despite-lacking-evidence-in-brown-title-vi-investigation-whistleblower-alleges) _2026-08-19 · Jeremiah Farr · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ The Trump administration continued to pursue a settlement agreement with Brown over antisemitism allegations despite a lack of evidence, a complaint released on Tuesday alleges. In the complaint, former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Haley Van Erem and her colleagues, whose names were redacted, allege that the outcomes of the Trump administration's investigations into antisemitism at Brown,… ## [36 Indonesian Students Sit for the International HAMZA Arabic Language Test at Al-Madinah International University](https://news.mediu.edu.my/36-indonesian-students-sit-for-the-international-hamza-arabic-language-test-at-mediu/) _2026-08-19 · muhammad · MEDIU News_ In a new achievement added to the journey of students participating in the Arabic Language Mastery Programme (ALMP), 36 students from Dar Al-Irfan Islamic Senior High School in Indonesia sat for the International HAMZA Standardised Arabic Language Test at Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU). The HAMZA Test is an international standardised assessment that measures Arabic language … ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iPVgZsUd4CJu) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Why you move — not just how often — could affect dementia risk](https://usc.edu/why-you-move-not-just-how-often-could-affect-dementia-risk/) _2026-08-18 · Buddy Chung · USC_ USC research finds that physically strenuous work may not offer the same brain protection as voluntary leisure-time exercise and may even increase dementia risk. The post Why you move — not just how often — could affect dementia risk appeared first on USC . ## [New set of international rules needed to protect health of fishing stocks, study shows](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-humanities-arts-and-social-sciences/new-set-of-international-rules-needed-to-protect-health-of-fishing-stocks-study-shows/) _2026-08-18 · Kerra Maddern · University of Exeter News_ The global community should work at establishing an array of new international legal rules to... New set of international rules needed to protect health of fishing stocks, study shows appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [How we found Haida Gwaii’s first marbled murrelet nest in more than 30 years](https://news.ubc.ca/2026/08/how-we-found-haida-gwaiis-first-marbled-murrelet-nest-in-more-than-30-years/) _2026-08-18 · UBC Media Relations · UBC News_ By Sonya Pastran, PhD Candidate, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. ## [Air pollution linked to distinct brain changes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease](https://usc.edu/air-pollution-linked-to-distinct-brain-changes-in-regions-vulnerable-to-alzheimers-disease/) _2026-08-18 · Buddy Chung · USC_ USC researchers found that exposure to common air pollutants was associated with different patterns of cortical thickness in two groups of older adults, pointing to a potentially complex relationship between pollution, aging and brain health. The post Air pollution linked to distinct brain changes in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease appeared first on USC . ## [USC EdTech Accelerator named one of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators for 2026 by TIME magazine](https://usc.edu/usc-edtech-accelerator-named-one-of-americas-best-incubators-accelerators-for-2026-by-time-magazine/) _2026-08-18 · Buddy Chung · USC_ The program, entering its ninth year, competed against accelerators across all industries to earn the national recognition. The post USC EdTech Accelerator named one of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators for 2026 by TIME magazine appeared first on USC . ## [Iconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 years](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/research/iconic-bluefin-tuna-tagged-in-northeast-england-after-returning-for-first-time-in-60-years/) _2026-08-17 · Tom Seymour · University of Exeter News_ Atlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised waters off northeast England for the first time in 60 years – and a... Iconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 years appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Al-Madinah International University Organises Educational Visit for Indonesian Students to the National Mosque to Explore Malaysia’s History and Islamic Heritage](https://news.mediu.edu.my/mediu-organises-educational-visit-for-indonesian-students-to-the-national-mosque-to-explore-malaysias-history-and-islamic-heritage/) _2026-08-17 · muhammad · MEDIU News_ Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) organised an educational and cultural visit for its Indonesian students participating in the Arabic Language Programme to Masjid Negara (National Mosque of Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur. The visit was held as part of the “Get to Know Malaysia” programme accompanying the students’ training programme. The visit was attended by 36 Indonesian … ## [Al-Madinah International University Strengthens Efforts to Transform Research and Innovation into Practical Solutions](https://news.mediu.edu.my/mediu-strengthens-efforts-to-transform-research-and-innovation-into-practical-solutions/) _2026-08-17 · muhammad · MEDIU News_ The Research Management Centre of Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) participated in a university capacity-building programme on transforming innovations into marketable products and solutions, organised by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) on Monday, 10 August 2026, at the corporation’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya. The university was represented at the programme… ## [Al-Madinah International University Receives CEO of Iqra Arabia from Umm Al-Qura University to Strengthen Cooperation in Arabic Language Education](https://news.mediu.edu.my/mediu-receives-ceo-of-iqra-arabia-from-umm-al-qura-university/) _2026-08-17 · muhammad · MEDIU News_ Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) in Kuala Lumpur welcomed Sheikh Abdullah Ali Bawazir, Chief Executive Officer of Iqra Arabia, an initiative affiliated with Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for academic and educational cooperation in the field of Arabic language education and to strengthen the presence of the Arabic … ## [Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/outdoor-play-research-centre-launches-at-exeter-with-landmark-study-into-childrens-play/) _2026-08-17 · Tom Seymour · University of Exeter News_ The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a... Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SuKlDCAISj4u) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [National Grid announces £5 million fund to boost youth employability](https://theboar.org/2026/08/national-grid-announces-5-million-fund-to-boost-youth-employability/) _2026-08-16 · Patrick Denton · News – The Boar_ National Grid has announced a £5 million fund to improve the employability of up to 5,000 young people. The announcement came on Sunday 2 August 2026, with the Prime Minister’s Office describing it as one of the earliest industry backings of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s education reforms. National Grid CEO Zoe Yujnovich has echoed this... ## [Middle East University Concludes the 2026 Summer Club, Celebrating the Graduation of School Students Nationwide.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/middle-east-university-concludes-the-2026-summer-club-celebrating-the-graduation-of-school-students-nationwide/) _2026-08-16 · media · Middle East University_ The Innovation and Career Development Centre, in collaboration with STEAM Village, concluded the activities of the 2026 Summer Club, now in its fifth consecutive year. The ceremony celebrated the graduation of dozens of school students from across the Kingdom following an innovative educational journey where participants engaged in an interactive experience blending theoretical knowledge with ## [Middle East University and the Arab Thought Forum Launch Applied Research Track to Foster Knowledge Exchange.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/middle-east-university-and-the-arab-thought-forum-launch-applied-research-track-to-foster-knowledge-exchange/) _2026-08-16 · media · Middle East University_ Middle East University and the Arab Thought Forum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing an institutional framework for joint collaboration across intellectual, scientific, research, and cultural domains. The agreement was signed on behalf of the university by President Professor Salam Al-Mahadin in the presence of MEU’s legal advisor, Prof. Anis Al-Mansour. Representing the… ## [Scientists increasingly depend on ‘black-box’ tools they cannot control or fully understand](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/research/scientists-increasingly-depend-on-black-box-tools-they-cannot-control-or-fully-understand/) _2026-08-15 · Russell Parton · University of Exeter News_ Scientists are increasingly relying on powerful data sources and tools that they often cannot fully... Scientists increasingly depend on ‘black-box’ tools they cannot control or fully understand appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Reform plans to end student loans for ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees](https://theboar.org/2026/08/reform-plans-to-end-student-loans-for-mickey-mouse-degrees/) _2026-08-15 · Manhaa Adley Ismail · News – The Boar_ Suella Braverman, Education Spokesperson for Reform UK, has said that they would end student loans for ‘woke’ university degrees. According to Braverman, such courses will not be offered taxpayer-funded loans under a Reform government – and will have to be paid for privately “Young people have been conned into tens of thousands of pounds worth of... ## [Summertime for these Trojan undergrads means diving into research](https://usc.edu/summertime-for-these-trojan-undergrads-means-diving-into-research/) _2026-08-14 · Buddy Chung · USC_ USC offers unique opportunities for students to do hands-on, lifesaving research alongside faculty mentors. The post Summertime for these Trojan undergrads means diving into research appeared first on USC . ## [Record breaking A-level results for Exeter Maths School pupils](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/flash-story/record-breaking-a-level-results-for-exeter-maths-school-pupils/) _2026-08-14 · Kerra Maddern · University of Exeter News_ Pupils at the pioneering Exeter Maths School have secured record-breaking A-level results. Staff and students... Record breaking A-level results for Exeter Maths School pupils appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Eight in 10 young people prefer degree apprenticeships, ACCA finds](https://theboar.org/2026/08/eight-in-10-young-people-prefer-degree-apprenticeships-acca-finds/) _2026-08-14 · Nour Hegazy · News – The Boar_ Eight out of every 10 young people prefer to do a degree apprenticeship after leaving school. A survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which had nearly 300 respondents aged 14–18, has found that 80% are very or somewhat likely to begin a degree apprenticeship after leaving school. 37% of respondents said they... ## [University of Exeter celebrates new milestone in pioneering Egypt partnership](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/university-of-exeter-celebrates-new-milestone-in-pioneering-egypt-partnership/) _2026-08-14 · Duncan Sandes · University of Exeter News_ The University of Exeter, National Ain Shams University and Ain Shams University have marked a... University of Exeter celebrates new milestone in pioneering Egypt partnership appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [How old are you really? Study explains what makes ‘epigenetic clocks’ tick, debuts new prediction tools](https://usc.edu/how-old-are-you-really-study-explains-what-makes-epigenetic-clocks-tick-debuts-new-prediction-tools/) _2026-08-13 · Buddy Chung · USC_ USC-led research reveals what aspects of cellular function are measured by popular biological age assessments. The post How old are you really? Study explains what makes ‘epigenetic clocks’ tick, debuts new prediction tools appeared first on USC . ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DEzzuZYNryTN) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Waves](https://usc.edu/good-vibrations-the-healing-power-of-waves/) _2026-08-13 · Buddy Chung · USC_ Surfers Jason Kutch and Peter Westwick — both USC scholars — discuss the science and mysteries of the ocean’s primordial force. The post Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Waves appeared first on USC . ## [Fishing nets main cause of death among Cornwall’s stranded common dolphins](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/research-networks/exeter-marine/fishing-nets-main-cause-of-death-among-cornwalls-stranded-common-dolphins/) _2026-08-13 · Russell Parton · University of Exeter News_ Fishing nets remain the most common cause of death among common dolphins that strand on Cornwall’s coast,... Fishing nets main cause of death among Cornwall’s stranded common dolphins appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Government resists calls to raise student loan income threshold](https://theboar.org/2026/08/government-resists-calls-to-raise-student-loan-income-threshold/) _2026-08-13 · Patrick Denton · News – The Boar_ The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed it will not be increasing the household income threshold to access the maximum maintenance loan for students in England. This has come after a recommendation from the House of Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee to raise income thresholds to reflect inflated living costs. The DfE has rejected the recommendation,... ## [Sugar molecule could help protect against a dangerous hospital fungus](https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/sugar-molecule-could-help-protect-against-a-dangerous-hospital-fungus/) _2026-08-13 · Louise Vennells · University of Exeter News_ Researchers have developed a potential new approach against the highly drug resistant hospital fungus Candida... Sugar molecule could help protect against a dangerous hospital fungus appeared first on University of Exeter News . ## [Brown among universities to back Harvard lawsuit against federal research funding cuts](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/brown-among-universities-to-back-harvard-lawsuit-against-federal-research-funding-cuts) _2026-08-13 · Roma Shah · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ Brown, along with 35 other colleges and universities, joined an amicus brief on July 22 emphasizing the importance of federal funding in conducting Harvard's academic research. The brief comes in response to a district judge's decision that Harvard's funding should be maintained, urging the appeals court to uphold that ruling. In April 2025, Harvard sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human… ## [UBC-developed ‘wood foam’ enters production as Indigenous-led pilot plant opens in Vancouver](https://news.ubc.ca/2026/08/ubc-wood-foam-indigenous-led-pilot-plant-vancouver/) _2026-08-12 · Lou Bosshart · UBC News_ A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging. ## [Middle East University Explores Pathways of Cooperation with the Omani Ambassador in Areas of Mutual Interest.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/middle-east-university-explores-pathways-of-cooperation-with-the-omani-ambassador-in-areas-of-mutual-interest/) _2026-08-12 · media · Middle East University_ Professor Salam Khalid Al-Mahadin, President of Middle East University, met with His Excellency Sheikh Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Ojaili, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to discuss avenues for establishing new channels of institutional communication aimed at strengthening educational ties between both sides. Held at the Omani Embassy, the meeting ## [Middle East University Launches 7 High-Impact Academic Programmes to Align with Evolving Market Demands and Shape Future Careers.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/middle-east-university-launches-7-high-impact-academic-programmes-to-align-with-evolving-market-demands-and-shape-future-careers/) _2026-08-12 · media · Middle East University_ Middle East University has announced the launch of a new suite of academic programmes starting from the first semester of the upcoming academic year. This initiative comes as part of a forward-looking strategy focused on forecasting future professions and preparing qualified graduates equipped with competitive skills and applied knowledge across vital sectors. To that end, ## [MEU IT Student Represents University with Research Paper at International IEEE Conference.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/meu-it-student-represents-university-with-research-paper-at-international-ieee-conference/) _2026-08-12 · media · Middle East University_ Issam Al-Kalaldeh, a student at the Faculty of Information Technology, participated in the international IEEE AEECT conference by presenting a research paper titled “HATS-Edge: A Workload-Aware Proactive Warm-Up Framework for Cold Start Mitigation in Serverless Edge Computing.” The paper introduced a new research framework that looks at workloads in advance to help reduce the cold ## [University launches new office to aid students directly affected by Dec. 13 shooting](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/university-launches-new-office-to-aid-students-directly-affected-by-dec-13-shooting) _2026-08-11 · Alejandro Ruiz · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ On August 1, the University launched the Office of Student Recovery and Care - housed in the Division of Campus Life - to provide a resource for students who self-identify as being most directly affected by the events of the Dec. 13 shooting. The initiative, led by the Integrated Student Support and Recovery Team, the Student Support Services team, the interim SSS deans and University partners, is… ## [Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange](https://news.ubc.ca/2026/08/new-location-for-ubc-learning-exchange/) _2026-08-11 · Erik Rolfsen · UBC News_ Targeted for completion in 2029, the accessible building will enhance Learning Exchange programs. ## [UCAS launches new budget calculator amid cost-of-living concerns](https://theboar.org/2026/08/ucas-launches-new-budget-calculator-amid-cost-of-living-concerns/) _2026-08-10 · Aditi Kotwal · News – The Boar_ UCAS has launched an interactive budget calculator to help prospective students estimate the cost of living at more than 100 UK towns and cities. The tool is available through students’ UCAS Hub accounts, and allows applicants to build a personalised monthly budget by comparing average costs for accommodation, food, transport, bills and other everyday spending.... ## [Government resists calls for university insolvency regime](https://theboar.org/2026/08/government-resists-calls-for-university-insolvency-regime/) _2026-08-07 · Nour Hegazy · News – The Boar_ Ministers have rejected calls for an insolvency regime to support universities at risk of financial collapse. The response follows a House of Commons Education Committee report on higher education funding, published on 12 May. It also comes as Baroness Jacqui Smith, the Higher Education Minister under Keir Starmer, has been confirmed to remain in her... ## [New federal rule caps visa durations for international students, scholars](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/new-federal-rule-caps-visa-durations-for-international-students-scholars) _2026-08-05 · Zarina Hamilton · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ On July 17, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will replace the "duration of status" model for F and J visa holders and their dependents with fixed-period visa allocations. Currently, the DHS admits F-1 students and J-1 exchange scholars for a flexible amount of time known as " duration of status ." This system allows visa holders to reside in the United States as long as they are… ## [MP warns West Midlands must not be overlooked in devolution plans](https://theboar.org/2026/08/mp-warns-west-midlands-must-not-be-overlooked-in-devolution-plans/) _2026-08-05 · Max Martin · News – The Boar_ A Conservative MP has called for the West Midlands to be taken into consideration as the government advances its new devolution plans. Saqib Bhatti, MP for Meriden and Solihull East, has said that attention may be directed too heavily towards the Greater Manchester region, leaving areas such as the West Midlands without similar political gains.... ## [UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge](https://news.ubc.ca/2026/08/ubc-seaweed-coating-keeps-strawberries-fresher-than-a-fridge/) _2026-08-04 · Sachi Wickramasinghe · UBC News_ The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration ## [Paxson to step down at end of 2026-27 academic year](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/paxson-to-step-down-at-end-of-2026-27-academic-year) _2026-08-03 · Cate Latimer · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20 will step down from her role as University president at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, she announced in a message shared with the Brown community Monday. The Brown Corporation - the University's highest governing body - will begin a nationwide search for Brown's next president, Chancellor Brian Moynihan '81 P'14 P'19 wrote in a second campuswide… ## [MEU Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Orphaned Youth Through Al-Aman Fund Partnership](https://www.meu.edu.jo/meu-reaffirms-commitment-to-empowering-orphaned-youth-through-al-aman-fund-partnership/) _2026-08-03 · media · Middle East University_ Middle East University considers education a strategic investment in human potential, according to Dr Salim Sharif, Assistant to the University President. He noted that this vision reflects the university’s national role in empowering youth and building their futures. Speaking during an open-day fundraising broadcast on Hayat FM, Dr. Sharif explained that the university offers tuition ## [MEU Tops Jordanian Universities in Honouring Outstanding Saudi Students and Graduates.](https://www.meu.edu.jo/meu-tops-jordanian-universities-in-honouring-outstanding-saudi-students-and-graduates/) _2026-08-03 · media · Middle East University_ Middle East University has secured the top position among Jordanian universities in the number of Saudi students honoured by the Saudi Cultural Attaché in Jordan. The recognition took place during a ceremony celebrating outstanding students and distinguished graduates for the 2025–2026 academic year, held under the patronage of His Highness Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin ## [University leaders oppose potential changes to federal grant regulations](https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/08/stzu77mo3vlh) _2026-08-02 · Jeremiah Farr · The Brown Daily Herald: Top Stories_ On July 10, Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Vice President for Research Greg Hirth submitted a comment advocating against the federal Office of Management and Budget's suggested changes to research grant distribution regulations. The rule would prioritize grants for research that advances the president's policy priorities, among other guidelines. The proposed rule, originally published on May 29,…