Rice University’s iconic Beer Bike Tradition, dating back to 1957, combines a thrilling bicycle relay race with a beer (or water) chugging competition. Held annually, the event features men’s, women’s, and co-ed alumni teams, along with festive activities like water balloon fights and cheer battles. A celebration of college spirit and camaraderie, it returns on April 5, 2025.
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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.
XAT 2025 admit cards have been released by Xavier School of Management on December 20, 2024. Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, xatonline.in. The exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Important updates include the permission of scientific calculators during the exam and revisions to the General Knowledge section. Candidates must carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
BSEB conducted the 2025 Class 12 exams from February 1 to 15 and is expected to announce the results in mid-to-late March based on recent trends. The board has improved its evaluation process significantly since 2018, aiming for faster result declarations.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to cut federal agencies, including the US Education Department and FEMA, shifting power to state governments. His proposal aims to decentralize control over education and disaster response, sparking support among Republican leaders and criticism from Democrats. The move is part of Trump's broader agenda to reduce federal government size and empower states, a policy he has advocated since his 2015 campaign.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has extended the GUJCET 2025 registration deadline to January 7, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website, gujcet.gseb.org, by completing the steps of registration, login, fee payment, and form submission. The application fee is ₹350, payable online or at SBI branches. Successful completion is required for eligibility.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced initiatives for education and entrepreneurship, including new CM Shri schools, language labs, modern computer labs, and startup centres. Rs 607.5 crore is allocated for infrastructure development, with Rs 230 crore for technical education. Free laptops for Class 10 students and multilingual skills enhancement were also highlighted, confirming the government's strong focus on digital learning.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP Admit Card 2025 for CBT 2 on March 15, 2025. Candidates who qualified CBT 1 can now download their admit cards from regional RRB websites. The CBT 2 exam is scheduled for March 19 and 20, 2025. The admit card includes crucial exam details such as centre information and timings. Candidates must ensure to carry the admit card for entry to the exam centre.
Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, supports the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, despite previous Republican efforts to eliminate it. She affirmed its legality during her Senate confirmation hearing and vowed to uphold it. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will vote on her nomination on February 20.