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Purgatory Cyber Gang Sparks Campus Chaos With AI Hoaxes

A cybercriminal group known as “Purgatory” has been identified as the source behind a coordinated wave of AI-enhanced swatting calls that triggered lockdowns and armed police responses at universities across the United States in late August. The attacks, which occurred from August 21 to August 25, affected at least 10 major campuses, including the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Villanova, the University of South Carolina, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Wisconsin Democrats Push Campus Concealed Carry Ban

Wisconsin Democrats, led by state Sen. Kelda Roys (D), are moving to strip licensed gun owners of their right to carry for self-defense on college campuses. The proposal, introduced September 4, 2025, would outlaw firearms entirely on university and college property, even for individuals who hold valid concealed carry licenses.

Oklahoma Bans DEI in Higher Education as Gov. Stitt Signs Landmark Law

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has officially signed legislation ending taxpayer funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the state’s higher education system. The measure, SB 796, permanently bars public universities from using state funds to support DEI initiatives or mandating ideological training based on race, sex, or other identity categories.

Tuberville, Stop Educating America’s Enemies on U.S. Soil

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime Friday night to promote his new legislation aimed at blocking foreign nationals from adversarial nations—specifically China and Iran—from enrolling in American universities. The bill, titled the “Integrity Act,” seeks to halt what Tuberville described as the U.S. “funding our own demise.”

North Carolina Adult College Comeback Gains Momentum

Dan Apple left the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1990, just over halfway through his degree. More than three decades later, at age 55, he’s back in school and on track to graduate by the end of the year—thanks to a new initiative aimed at helping adults finish what they started.

Breaking Survey: College Grads Slammed by Hiring Managers as Unprepared

A new survey from Intelligent.com reveals that a growing number of hiring managers view recent college graduates as unprepared.

Zohran Mamdani College Application Identity Raises Questions

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identified as both “Black or African American” and “Asian” on his 2009 Columbia University application, according to leaked data from a massive Columbia admissions breach. The revelation raises fresh questions about identity politics and racial self-identification in elite college admissions.

Record Low Male Enrollment at University of Michigan Raises Alarms About Higher Education Gap

The University of Michigan is experiencing a historic decline in male student enrollment, with data revealing that 19 out of 21 colleges on campus are now female-majority.

Ohio State Mandates AI Training for All Students Starting Fall 2025

Ohio State University will require all undergraduates—starting with the class of 2029—to complete AI fluency training beginning this fall.

Clark University to Lay Off Up to 30% of Faculty Amid Enrollment Decline

Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, has announced plans to lay off up to 30% of its faculty—mostly pre-tenure and adjunct positions—alongside 5% of staff.

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