Premilla Nadasen, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of History at Barnard College, resigned as director of the Barnard Center for Research on Women (BCRW), effective December 31, 2024. Citing campus surveillance and restrictions on academic events, Nadasen also announced the cancellation of the 50th annual Scholar and Feminist Conference, which was set to focus on academic freedom. Nadasen will remain at Barnard as a professor of history. Her resignation marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about academic freedom on campus.
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The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), has opened registrations for the UPJEE Polytechnic and UPJEE Post Diploma in Industrial Safety Examination 2025. Eligible candidates can register online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. As per the information, the last date for registration is April 30, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
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The Assam state board has canceled all Class 11 exams scheduled from March 24-29, 2025, after multiple paper leaks, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said. The Mathematics paper leak, caused by 18 schools breaking security seals early, led to police action. ASSEB suspended 15 private schools' affiliations. Further decisions will be made on Monday.
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