Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing on February 13, 2025, showcased her commitment to protecting Pell Grants and Title I funding, despite President Trump's push to dismantle the US Department of Education. She also proposed expanding Pell Grants for vocational certifications and moving certain education programs to other agencies. While she defended school choice and backed reducing education bureaucracy, concerns arose over the potential shift of special education and civil rights programs. The Senate continues deliberating her confirmation.
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The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 soon. Once released, candidates can check their results on the official website, sbi.co.in. The SBI Clerk Mains Exam is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2025. Those who qualify in the prelims will receive call letters for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings.
The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the NID DAT 2025 admit card on its official website. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), scheduled for January 5, 2025. The exam is for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and Master of Design (M.Des.) programmes at various NID campuses.
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The updated H-1B visa rules, effective January 17, 2025, streamline the transition for F-1 visa students to H-1B status, offering cap-gap extensions to maintain lawful status and employment. Changes include clearer “specialty occupation†criteria, direct degree relevance, and measures to prevent lottery abuse. These updates significantly benefit Indian students, enhancing career prospects and encouraging graduate studies in the US.