The Trump administration has triggered federal investigations into over 50 universities for allegedly violating rules on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Following a February memo warning against race-based preferences, the Department of Education is scrutinizing partnerships with organizations like the PhD Project and race-based scholarships. Major universities such as Yale, MIT, and Ohio State are among those under investigation. Legal challenges from teachers' unions highlight the ongoing debate over DEI policies in US education.
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The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the admit card for the UKPSC Upper PCS 2024 exam, available on their official website. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their login details. The exam will be held from February 2 to 5, 2025, in Haridwar and Haldwani. Visit the UKPSC website for updates and further details.
Newcastle University is offering the India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship for 2025, providing a fully funded tuition fee waiver for 10 high-achieving Indian students pursuing a one-year master’s degree. Applicants must hold a UK first-class honours degree or equivalent and submit their applications by June 5, 2025. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the academic year starting September 2025.
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has started the online registration process for MH SET 2025 at setexam.unipune.ac.in. Candidates can apply until March 13, with a late fee option available until March 21. The exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
CBSE has announced the CTET 2024 December session results. Candidates can check their results on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The exam included two papers: Paper II (morning shift) and Paper I (evening shift). The provisional answer key was released on December 31, with objections accepted until January 5, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Engineering students protest at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, demanding a 'carry-on' chance due to possessing one ATKT in their first year, which is preventing them from advancing to the third year. They cite other universities’ leniency and claim unfair evaluation practices. The university permits 'carry-on' in exceptional cases like the pandemic batch.
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has released the exam timetables for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams, starting on February 28 and February 27, 2025, respectively. The exams will run from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM for most subjects. Students are advised to check the complete date sheets on the official BSEH website and plan their preparation accordingly.
Stanford University faces a $160 million annual funding cut as the NIH reduces indirect cost allocations from 26% to 15%, impacting research infrastructure. The policy, effective February 10, 2025, aims to prioritize direct scientific research. Stanford and other universities must now find alternative funding to sustain essential operations, including lab maintenance and staff wages.
MP SET 2024 Answer Key Released: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the MP State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2024. Candidates can download it from the MPPSC website. Objections can be submitted online within five days. The exam required a minimum of 40% for general and 35% for reserved categories to qualify.