May 6, 2026

Derek R. Peterson, outgoing Faculty Senate chair at the University of Michigan, claims the university president was aware he would discuss Gaza protests in his commencement speech. The president later apologized for the speech, but Peterson insists he did nothing wrong. The incident highlights tensions over free speech on campus during graduation ceremonies. Key Points […]

Derek R. Peterson, outgoing Faculty Senate chair at the University of Michigan, claims the university president was aware he would discuss Gaza protests in his commencement speech. The president later apologized for the speech, but Peterson insists he did nothing wrong. The incident highlights tensions over free speech in academic settings. Key Points Peterson says

The criminal group ShinyHunters breached Instructure, a major higher education technology vendor, last week. They are demanding payment to prevent the leak of stolen data. The hackers have previously targeted individual universities. Key Points ShinyHunters hacked Instructure and threatened to leak data unless paid. Instructure is a key ed-tech provider for higher education institutions. The

A University of Houston survey shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn with 48% support to 45% among likely Republican runoff voters. The poll indicates a tight race in the hypothetical GOP runoff. This reflects Paxton’s strong backing within the party despite past controversies. Key Points Paxton garners 48% support in UH