Albright College is facing a severe financial crisis, marked by a $46 million net asset decline. In response, the college has cut 53 jobs, eliminated certain academic majors, and borrowed $25 million from its endowment to avoid closure. Despite these drastic measures, Albright remains hopeful about its future, with officials focused on cost-cutting and program changes aimed at stabilizing the college and aligning with student demands.
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The U.S. Department of Education has fined Baker College $2.5 million for deceptive marketing practices that misled students about career outcomes and employment rates. Following a 2022 investigation by ProPublica and the Detroit Free Press, the fine serves as a warning to other institutions in the higher education sector. The case highlights the need for greater transparency in college advertising and could set a precedent for future regulatory action on misleading promotional claims.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the results for the Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) 2024 examination. A total of 2,145 candidates have successfully cleared Paper-I and will now appear for Paper-II (Descriptive). The Commission has also released category-wise cut-off marks, with UR and OBC set at 150.75, EWS at 131.25, SC at 126.75, and ST at 96.50. Check complete details here.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for GUJCET 2025. Candidates can download it from gseb.org for subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Those wishing to challenge the key must submit objections via email by April 5, 2025, along with a fee of INR 500 per question.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced the recruitment of 432 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) positions. The online application process will begin on January 16 and end on February 14, 2025. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree and a B.Ed. Applicants will undergo a Tier-I exam with negative marking. The salary ranges from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month.
AIIMS has released the revised counselling schedule for INI SS 2025. The Round 1 seat allotment results will be announced on December 31, 2024. Candidates must accept their seats online between January 1 and 6, 2025. The reporting deadline is January 6. The article also provides important dates for Rounds 2 and 3, as well as a list of documents required for the counselling process, including educational certificates and age relaxation proofs.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a court motion to block a $1.9 million severance payment to former WNMU President Joseph Shepard. The motion claims the payment is a misuse of public funds and violates the fiduciary duties of the Board of Regents. Shepard, who resigned after an audit revealed improper spending, was also offered a tenured faculty position. The court will decide whether to temporarily halt the payout pending a full hearing.
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