universities

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We are in a moment when the institutions that produce and transmit knowledge—K–12 schools, universities, archives, and media outlets—are under sustained pressure.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Powell withstood it when others across American institutions—in Congress, in corporate boardrooms, in universities and law firms—chose accommodation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Through our ambitious reforms announced in the post-16 education and skills white paper we will restore universities as engines of growth, aspiration and opportunity."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The nationwide Canvas outage that disrupted colleges and universities during finals week forced campuses across the country to improvise as faculty and students suddenly lost access to exams, assignments, grades and other course materials.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

And my family and friends all thought I was crazy for focusing so much on fencing when I had a degree from one of the nation’s top universities.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad