This week in college admissions, Columbia settles with the federal government, Tennessee will launch a pilot program offering direct admissions to certain in-state students, a new report sheds light on grant cuts to higher education, and colleges are building pickleball courts to keep up with students’ newfound love of the sport.
Columbia University has agreed to pay a $200 million fine to settle with the Trump administration over allegations that it failed to do enough to combat antisemitism on campus. The agreement will restore almost all of the $400 million in scientific funding that had been terminated or frozen by the federal government.
The state of Tennessee is launching a pilot program that will offer certain high school students direct admission to in-state colleges and universities based on their academic records. Some of these students will also receive financial aid offers as part of the program, aimed to evaluate whether financial aid information improves their chances of enrolling.
According to a new report, the government has terminated or is attempting to terminate over 4,000 research grants at more than 600 colleges and universities across the country. Institutions in red states and blue states have been equally targeted. The majority of grants targeted for termination are from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among college students, and many universities are building pickleball facilities. According to a survey from SUNY Brockport, multiple factors contribute to students’ love of the sport: it’s social, it’s a good form of exercise, and it’s relatively easy to learn. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and young adults make up the largest share of participants.
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