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University of Washington's School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Announces Winter 2027 ASE Positions

University of Washington's School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Announces Winter 2027 ASE Positions

The University of Washington's School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) has announced its open Academic Student Employee (ASE) positions for Winter Quarter 2027. These positions are primarily instructional and course support roles. Among the salaried ASE positions, which include salary, benefits, and a tuition waiver, is a Predoctoral Instructor role for ESRM 400: Natural Resource Conflict Management, with SEFS Director Dan Brown listed as the instructor. Hourly ASE positions, which provide an hourly rate but do not include benefits or tuition waivers, are also available for various courses such as ESRM 101: Forests & Society (Reader/Grader), ESRM 371: Environmental Sociology (Reader/Grader), ESRM 410: Forest Soils and Site Productivity (Lab Support), ESRM 450: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Reader/Grader), and ESRM 458: Management of Endangered, Threatened, and Sensitive Species (Reader/Grader). The application deadline for this round of hiring is Sunday, November 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Ap...

Harvard Graduate Student Strike Enters Second Week, Disrupting Campus Activities and Midterm Exams

Harvard Graduate Student Strike Enters Second Week, Disrupting Campus Activities and Midterm Exams

The strike by the Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers (HGSU-UAW) has entered its second week, causing significant disruptions across Harvard University's campus. The ongoing strike has led to the cancellation of various campus events and, in at least one instance, the disruption of a midterm exam. Union members have actively appealed to scheduled speakers and faculty to support their cause by canceling or relocating events and adjusting classes. Author John Green, for example, moved his scheduled lecture to a closed livestream and donated his honorarium to the union's strike fund in solidarity. However, some faculty members have expressed frustration with the disruptions, particularly after a midterm exam was reportedly subjected to a 'sonic assault' by picketers outside the building, affecting students. Danoff Dean of Harvard College David Deming appealed to union leaders to cease disruptions to classrooms, emphasizing that students are innocent bystanders. HGSU-UAW president Denish Jaswal...

Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma Event at Harvard Interrupted by Fire Alarm Amid Union Protests

Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma Event at Harvard Interrupted by Fire Alarm Amid Union Protests

An event featuring comedian Stephen Colbert and cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre was cut short due to a fire alarm. The incident occurred approximately 40 minutes into their conversation, titled 'Arts for Life’s Sake,' which was part of the Office of the Arts’ 'Learning from Performers' series celebrating its 50th anniversary. A sold-out crowd, along with Colbert and Ma, was evacuated from the building. Outside, a group of about 50 protesters from the Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers (HGSU-UAW) were demonstrating. The union, currently on strike, had previously urged Colbert and Ma to cancel their appearance in solidarity. While the union stated they had no involvement with the fire alarm, their picketing outside the venue, involving drums, signs, and chants, was audible inside the theater prior to the evacuation. No cause for the fire alarm was identified, and the 90-minute event did not resume.

New Federal Student Loan Limits Drive Borrowers to Private Lenders, Raising Concerns for Access to Education

New Federal Student Loan Limits Drive Borrowers to Private Lenders, Raising Concerns for Access to Education

New federal student loan limits, enacted under President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' are compelling a growing number of students to seek private loans to finance their education. These changes, which took effect recently, include caps on federal loans for specific programs and limits on the amount parents can borrow. For instance, professional degree programs now face a $200,000 federal loan cap, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000. Previously, graduate students could borrow up to the full cost of their degree. The overall lifetime borrowing cap for new borrowers is set at $257,500. This shift has led to increased anxiety among students like Chloe Frabotta, a physician assistant student in New York City, who had to supplement her federal loans with private ones due to uncertainty about her program's eligibility for higher limits. The private lending market has seen a significant boom, with companies like SoFi and Sallie Mae reporting substantial increases in student loan originations.

Harmeet Dhillon exits after radical overhaul of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

Harmeet Dhillon exits after radical overhaul of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney who oversaw a radical reshaping of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, celebrated the mass departures of career lawyers and spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities, has resigned from her post

Chicago-Area Parking Lots Face Potential Disruptions Due to Ongoing Teamsters Strike

Chicago-Area Parking Lots Face Potential Disruptions Due to Ongoing Teamsters Strike

Chicago-Area Parking Lots Face Potential Disruptions Due to Ongoing Teamsters Strike

ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport

ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport

A UC Berkeley student has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco International Airport

Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally

Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Penn State University challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to some immigrants in the country illegally, part of a sweeping crackdown by President Donald Trump’s administration

American Nurses Association Lawsuit Challenges Federal Student Loan Limits for Graduate Nursing Programs

American Nurses Association Lawsuit Challenges Federal Student Loan Limits for Graduate Nursing Programs

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pursuing a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Education regarding its decision to exclude graduate nursing degrees from the definition of professional degree programs, which impacts federal student loan limits. ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy announced that a court hearing is scheduled for December 2 before U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris in Massachusetts. This lawsuit aims to protect access to higher federal student loan limits for nurses pursuing advanced degrees. Under current federal student loan frameworks, graduate students typically face annual borrowing limits of $20,500, while those in qualifying professional degree programs can borrow up to $50,000. Nursing organizations argue that this exclusion creates financial barriers for nurses seeking advanced education, potentially affecting patient care access. Despite extensive campaigns and petitions, the Department of Education proceeded with the rule, maintaining its definition is lawful.

Why the midterm blue wave just triggered a red Wall Street

Why the midterm blue wave just triggered a red Wall Street

AI and data center stocks are sliding as investors worry that a new Democratic-controlled Congress will curb the industry's growth.

Election over, the clock starts ticking again on landmark college sports bill in lame-duck House

Election over, the clock starts ticking again on landmark college sports bill in lame-duck House

Next week, Congress could begin debating a bill to overhaul college sports, amid uncertainty from recent Democratic election victories

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures settled over $3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the outlook for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent finished up $3.67, or 3.88% at $98.29 a barrel.