After the Trump administration placed new restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a program that has historically allowed F-1 international students to work off campus, some international students have had to turn down jobs, while others expressed uncertainty about future opportunities.
In August, ICE sent a memo to colleges and universities directing them to issue CPT only when an internship or practical training experience is necessary for graduation, a stricter interpretation of the existing policy. The memo states that “improper CPT authorization” could result in “administrative or legal consequences,” such as a college losing its ability to enroll international students.
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OPINION: The war on trans rights is more than a “culture war”
“Trans people are facing abuse right now as a litmus test to what our society will accept,” Alex Benach PO ’28 writes. “The American right seeks to rid our society of pluralism, with trans people acting as one of the first victims of this horrific, white, Christian, cis-hetero, ethnonationalist crusade.”
Scripps celebrates National Women’s Colleges Day amid gender-targeted policy threats under Trump
Last week, Scripps College celebrated the second annual National Women’s Colleges and Universities Day at its weekly Wednesday tea. In the wake of new Trump-era gender definitions and budget cuts targeting women’s research initiatives, many students and faculty stressed the timely importance of celebrating historically women’s colleges.
Laspa Intern Geeta Karlcut SC ‘26, said it is important to acknowledge the struggles of women and gender-diverse people in education amid these recent changes.
We The People Are Rising: CSWA supports 5C student attendance of Los Angeles anti-ICE rally
Thanks to efforts by CSWA, 5C students attended the October 4. We The People Are Rising protest in Los Angeles.
Budget cuts to federal agencies threaten California fire management
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is facing funding cuts from the Trump Administration that will affect its ability to provide life-saving data on natural disasters, which will be especially devastating for California during fire season.
Despite federal uncertainty, Pomona and Pitzer remain top Fulbright producers
Pomona and Pitzer Colleges finished the year as top Fulbright-producing institutions, maintaining their reputation amidst unprecedented uncertainty for the program. 18 Pomona students and 18 Pitzer students were awarded the prestigious fellowship this year.
How financial aid is functioning at the 5Cs amidst uncertainty in higher education
Amidst uncertainty surrounding federal funding for higher education induced by the Trump administration, various 5C financial aid offices assured students they will not be changing existing aid eligibility protocols.
Latest Trump threats to protesting spark concern at the 5Cs
In a Truth Social Post on March 4, President Donald Trump threatened to freeze federal funding for colleges and universities that allow “illegal protests”, concerning 5C community members about their possible targeting.
Harvey Mudd professor awarded USDA grant to advance forest evaluation economics
Dede Long, assistant professor of economics at Harvey Mudd, is contributing to research on the economic value of forests.
OPINION: We don’t need bipartisanship; we need unity rooted in liberation
We need to build unity around progressive policies and not just settle for bipartisanship, says Aarushi Phalke PO ’24.