The Nation Faces a Crisis. Colleges Have a Unique Role to Play.

What better way to celebrate the nation’s 250th?

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/opinion/elections-college-crisis-democracy-summer.html

Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor

Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/nyregion/columbia-hadden-sexual-assault-investigation.html

Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/nyregion/columbia-protesters-discipline.html

JD Vance Has His Reasons

The vice president’s political transformation from Trump skeptic to MAGA superstar has many roots.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/opinion/jd-vance-has-his-reasons.html

Melania Trump Promotes ‘Peace Through Education’ at U.N. as War With Iran Expands

The first lady advocated an increased focus on education and empathy, as her husband has waged war in the Middle East and sought to cut education funding at home.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/melania-trump-un-peace-education.html

Supreme Court Sides With Religious Parents, Blocking California’s Trans Student Policy

Christian teachers and parents challenged the state’s policies, which they say require schools to hide students’ transgender status from their parents.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/supreme-court-california-trans-students.html