Antisemitism has surged on U.S. college campuses following the Israel-Hamas war, with incidents rising by 337%. Universities like Harvard, UPenn, and MIT have been central to the controversy. Jewish students face discrimination, prompting federal investigations. Pressure from both political sides, including potential funding cuts, adds to the tension as colleges navigate how to address the crisis.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the CUET UG 2025 registration on March 22, 2025. Candidates can apply through cuet.nta.nic.in before the deadline. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 8 to June 1, 2025. Applicants must complete their registration early to avoid technical issues. Detailed schedules and updates will be available on the official website.
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education has begun TS EAMCET 2025 online registration from March 1, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at eapcet.tsche.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for April 29-30 for Agriculture and Pharmacy courses and May 2-5 for Engineering courses. Candidates cand check the direct link and other important details here.
TANCET 2025: Anna University has extended the registration deadline for TANCET 2025 and CEETA-PG 2025 to February 26, 2025. TANCET is held for MBA and MCA admissions, while CEETA-PG is for MTech, ME, MArch, and MPlanning courses. The exams are scheduled for March 22 and 23, 2025, respectively. Candidates can apply online, with fees set at Rs 1,000 for TANCET and Rs 1,800 for CEETA-PG. The admit card for TANCET will be issued on March 8, 2025.
The APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) has released the KTU Results 2025 for BTech, MTech, and other courses on its official website, ktu.edu.in. Students who appeared for the December 2024 odd semester exams can check their results by logging into the website. The original scorecards will be provided by respective colleges. Visit KTU's website for updates and notifications.
Johns Hopkins University is laying off over 2,200 employees due to the Trump administration cutting $800 million in grants. The layoffs impact public health and medical research. Columbia University also lost $400 million in federal funding over antisemitism concerns. Experts warn these cuts threaten scientific progress, urging the government to reconsider funding policies.
AKTU Admit Card 2025: AKTU, Lucknow has released the Odd Semester Admit Card 2025 for undergraduate and postgraduate exams. Students can download the admit cards from aktu.ac.in. Exams will run from January 8 to February 7, 2025, in two shifts. It's mandatory for students to carry their admit cards to the examination centers.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura, has extended the registration deadline for Round 3 of Tripura NEET PG 2024 counselling to January 13, 2025. Previously, the last date was December 9, 2024. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the new deadline for eligibility in the counselling process.
A new survey reveals that 35% of U.S. college professors believe academic freedom has declined in the past six years. Conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, the survey highlights growing concerns over self-censorship, with over half of professors admitting to altering language or avoiding controversial topics. Faculty members also worry about job security and the climate surrounding academic freedom, as political pressures and external factors increasingly shape their ability to teach... Expand
The Texas Tech university has issued FAQs after the explosion that happened last week addressing closures, test policies, and facility access. While the reopening remains uncertain, officials are working to restore operations. Students are advised to check official updates for the latest information. Check important details here.