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

However, she said visa changes had decreased international enrolments, and "a longstanding failure of research grants to cover costs" had created huge pressures for universities.

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

Zoya Malkova, the aircraft mechanic who described the bone-chilling training routine at Engels, called the students from universities and aviation institutions “elitist”—including herself.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein