Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Students walk on the MIT campus in Cambridge. (Michael Dwyer/AP) | | | | | | |  What to know Leading U.S. research universities are admitting fewer doctoral students due to federal funding cuts and uncertainty, with a 15% drop for fall 2026, according to the Association of American Universities Data Exchange. International applications fell 21% amid visa and travel concerns. Domestic applications rose 3%. MIT's president warned of the impact on young researchers. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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