After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life
As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.
Why Are France’s Students Protesting?
Demonstrations for a better-funded education system have led to blockaded schools, thousands of arrests and a national political reckoning.
Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.
Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped
Documents obtained by The New York Times show that the campus police at Cornell University sent a condensed statement to a prosecutor, who then declined to bring charges.
How Parents Are Talking to Sons About the Cornell Rape Allegations
At the dinner table and during school commutes, families are navigating difficult conversations with their sons about sexual assault and moral responsibility.
The Trump Outrages Keep Piling Up
Readers react to President Trump’s “take out Los Angeles” remarks and his ethics flaws. Also: Climate risk; colleges and A.I.
France in Crisis
We look at what’s driving the protests across France.
Photos of Food With Black Dots? That’s A.I.
A.I. food slop generates images for menus and restaurants that can make the food quite unappealing.
University of Arizona Suspends Fraternity Activities, Citing Misconduct Reports
The university said it was putting its fraternity chapters on “activities suspension” while it investigated allegations that included assault, drug use and hazing.
A Campus Reckoning: ‘Cornell Is Now Known for This’
Accusations of sexual assault at a fraternity party have tarnished the self-image of a fiercely proud Ivy League institution. Can the university ever be the same?
How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action
The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”
American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts
The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.
Cornell Students Call for Change at Fiery Public Meeting
Through tears, some students shared stories of assaults they had experienced, while others spoke out to criticize administrators and demand improved training on consent.
The Data Center Boom
We take a look at it from the sky.
The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting
Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.
Need Help Paying for College? Try Bass Fishing.
The popularity of competitive bass fishing has inspired a growing number of youth, high school and college fishing programs.
Tariffs Are Making Instruments So Expensive, School Music Programs Are at Risk
When a single cello can cost $1,000 and a tuba $9,000, tariffs are straining meager band and orchestra budgets.
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill
The 15-year-old mixed and ingested hazardous chemicals at a school cafeteria in Portland, Ore., last month, officials said. His lawyers denied the allegations.
U.C.L.A. Says Justice Department is ‘Weaponizing’ Civil Rights Laws
The fiery language came months after the Justice Department accused the university of abetting antisemitism against students.
As Cornell Reckons with Sexual Assault Case, Will Applicants Think Twice?
Many alumni and some prospective parents are rethinking their relationships with Cornell. But as one admissions consultant said, “Prestige is a powerful draw.”
Education Dept. Is Investigating Sexual Misconduct in N.Y.C. Schools
The civil rights investigation was the latest salvo by the Trump administration against the largest school system in the country.
Students at Lincoln University, an HBCU, Sue Missouri for $549 Million, Citing Funding Disparities
The case argues that Missouri persistently underfunded Lincoln University, treating it different than the University of Missouri.
Billionaires Love This School Policy. Many Regular Parents Hate It.
In Texas and Iowa, Democrats are successfully tying universal school vouchers to corruption.
Leon Botstein Remains at Bard College Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties
Leon Botstein is no longer president of Bard College, but he continues to teach and play a prominent role in the school’s signature music programs.