Megan Altman, chair of the Philosophy Department at Cornell College, has filed a $5 million lawsuit accusing the college of mishandling her sexual harassment complaint and retaliating against her. Altman claims former department chair Jim White’s escalating harassment went unaddressed by the school, violating her rights under Title IX. Seeking a jury trial, Altman demands accountability for emotional distress and professional harm caused by the college's inaction. Legal proceedings are expected to unfold in the coming months.
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Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a probe into irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme and madrasa board during the previous government's tenure. The minister also highlighted innovations in examination systems and adherence to the National Education Policy for primary education, focusing on quality education and integrity in the system.
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2025 to March 24, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through comedk.org. Applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12 and meet the required percentage criteria. The registration fee is ₹1,950, while those taking both COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE must pay ₹3,200.
WBJEEB has released the tentative schedule for West Bengal's 2025-26 entrance exams. WBJEE 2025 will be held on April 27, followed by JENPAS (UG) on May 25. The last exam, PUMDET 2025, is scheduled for July 27. The board conducts multiple exams, including JELET and PUBDET, for various undergraduate courses.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the admissions schedule for the 2025-26 academic year. Classes for second-year students begin on April 1, 2025, while first-year classes start on April 7, 2025. The board has outlined detailed reservation quotas, admission procedures, and guidelines to ensure transparency. Key provisions include the use of the UDISEPLUS portal for admission details and enhanced security measures for girl students in all junior colleges.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a change in the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam center for candidates scheduled on January 28, 29, and 30, 2025. Exams at Institute for Advanced Computer Technology, Ayodhya, are relocated to SRS Digital Institute, Kaushalpuri Colony Phase 2, Ayodhya, due to Mahakumbh-related crowd management near Ram Path.
Kerala Samastha Madrasa results 2025: The Samastha Kerala Sunni Vidyabhyasa Board announces the Kerala Madrasa Results 2025 for Classes 5, 7, 10, and 12. Students can check their results at samastha.in by selecting their class and entering their registration number. Detailed steps for downloading the results are provided on the website.
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