The Biden administration has forgiven loans for 260,000 former students of Ashford University, following accusations of misconduct. The university misled students about accreditation, costs, and graduation timelines, prompting the Education Department's action. This widespread loan forgiveness applies to students who attended between March 2009 and April 2020. Additionally, Zovio's founder, Andrew Clark, faces a debarment proposal for his role in the misconduct. The move is part of broader efforts to address predatory practices in higher education.
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Canada has introduced stricter immigration regulations, granting officials broader powers to revoke temporary resident documents, including study and work permits. Effective from January 31, 2025, the changes aim to curb fraud, enhance border security, and uphold the integrity of temporary residence programmes. The amendments allow officers to annul permits in cases of misrepresentation, administrative errors, or security concerns.
Cornell University's annual Dragon Day is a fiery tradition where architecture students design and parade a massive dragon, facing off against engineering students' rival creations. Originating in the 1900s, it symbolizes creativity, rivalry, and class pride. Over the years, it has grown into a spirited campus event, even incorporating political messages and adapting to challenges like the pandemic.
H-1B row: Elon Musk highlights the benefits of the H-1B visa for U.S. innovation while aiming to reform the system by proposing higher minimum salaries and substantial fees. Upcoming steep increases in visa petition costs will significantly impact U.S. employers, potentially influencing hiring strategies in the tech sector.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the BEd 2025 answer key on March 24, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam on March 16 can now download the answer key from the official IGNOU website. The key is available paper-wise and set-wise, enabling candidates to estimate their scores by matching their answers. There is no negative marking in the exam, and the answer key provides a detailed breakdown of correct responses.
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the Analyst Grade 2 Hall Ticket 2025 on its official website, psc.ap.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the exam on March 25 and 26, 2025, can download their hall tickets from the activated link. The hall ticket includes essential information like exam venue, reporting time, and guidelines for the examination.
The Bihar School Examination Board declared Class 12 results, with Science students achieving remarkable scores. Priya Jaiswal from West Champaran secured a record-breaking 484 marks out of 500. The top five Science scorers excelled, reflecting improved STEM education. The Science stream achieved an 89.50% pass rate. Top merit holders will receive significant incentives from the Bihar government.
The registration for the Indian Army's NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025 closes today, March 15, 2025. The scheme offers 70 vacancies for NCC Men and 6 for NCC Women. Interested candidates must be between 19 and 25 years old and hold an NCC "C" Certificate. The application process is available on the official Indian Army website. Shortlisted candidates will undergo the selection process and be assigned training based on merit.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun the online registration for Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment. A total of 600 vacancies will be filled through this drive. Eligible candidates can register on SBI's official website, sbi.co.in, until January 16, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
In his second term, President Trump is pushing to dismantle the US Department of Education, a goal long held by many conservatives. Christopher F. Rufo, in City Journal, proposes a comprehensive plan involving privatizing student loans, decentralizing K-12 funding, and eliminating ideological influence within the department. With the help of Elon Musk and DOGE's cost-cutting expertise, Rufo believes these reforms could effectively reduce the size of government while reshaping the US education... Expand