The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system is facing a deep leadership crisis after Board of Regents Chair Marty Guay resigned amid scrutiny over how officials handled sexual harassment allegations involving former interim chancellor O. John Maduko. Guay’s resignation came shortly after documents revealed complaints against Maduko, who had already stepped down in April following …
A controversy has erupted at New York University after student government leaders called on the university to reconsider selecting social psychologist Jonathan Haidt as the school’s 2026 commencement speaker. The backlash centers on Haidt’s long-running criticism of cancel culture, progressive campus activism, and what he describes as the “overprotection” of younger generations. His selection has …
A collection of ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets stored for more than a century in Denmark has begun revealing extraordinary details about life in the ancient Near East — from anti-witchcraft rituals and royal records to what may be one of the world’s oldest beer receipts. Researchers from the National Museum of Denmark and the University …
Australian arts leader John Kotzas has officially been appointed as the new Head of Arts and Culture at HOTA, Home of the Arts, marking a major leadership shift for one of Australia’s most prominent cultural precincts. The appointment comes as the Gold Coast continues positioning itself as a growing cultural and creative hub ahead of …
Berlin is preparing to open a unique cultural space: a museum entirely dedicated to the history and impact of the internet. The project aims to explore how digital technology has transformed society, communication, and everyday life. The initiative, led by a group of tech and culture enthusiasts, reflects the growing recognition that the internet is …
British actor Nkuti Gatwa will be the first black actor to star in the BBC series Doctor Who.
Espresso may not have made the list, but Italian opera aims to be recognized by UNESCO.
In September 2020 a piece of graffiti by Banksy, known as ‘Gorilla in a Pink Mask’, was removed from a wall in Bristol.
Away from the Eurovision spotlight, another music festival celebrating European identity was taking place.
The Met Gala is notorious for inspiring celebrity red carpet geniuses, but this evening also tends to evoke quirkiness.
