Harvard University has expanded its financial aid program, offering free tuition to families earning up to $85,000 annually. This move increases access to higher education and promotes economic diversity. By covering tuition costs for more students, Harvard aims to remove financial barriers and create a more inclusive academic environment. The initiative aligns with broader efforts among elite universities to support middle-income families and may encourage similar policies across higher education institutions.
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The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has released the annual results for Classes 3, 4, and 5. Students can check their results at edudel.nic.in by entering their Student ID, Class, Section, and Date of Birth. Upon logging in, they can view their performance in the annual exams. Students can check the direct link here.
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.
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the release schedule for the RPSC Librarian Grade 2 Admit Card 2024. Candidates can access the exam city slip from February 9, while the admit card will be available from February 13, 2025. The exam is set for February 16, 2025, with two papers totaling 400 marks. Negative marking applies.
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University has declared the 2025 results for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students of BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, and other courses can check their results online at nmu.ac.in by entering their roll numbers. A minimum aggregate score of 40% is required to pass the Winter 2024 exams.
Srikanth Bolla, founder and chairman of Bollant Industries, is set to join Shark Tank India Season 4. Despite being visually impaired from birth, he excelled academically, studied at MIT, and built a successful business empowering disabled individuals. Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, his inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship continues to motivate aspiring business leaders.
With the 2025 CBSE board exams approaching, students must go beyond academic preparations by understanding the latest guidelines issued by the Board. These guidelines, focusing on ethics, penalties for unfair practices, attendance requirements, and updated question formats, aim to ensure fairness and reduce exam stress. Familiarizing oneself with these details is crucial to avoid unintended infractions and succeed smoothly.
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education (TNDTE) has announced the TNDTE Diploma Result 2025 for the October 2024 semester exams. Students can check their results and download mark sheets from the official website, dte.tn.gov.in. In case of discrepancies, students are advised to contact their institutions or the TNDTE helpline. Detailed steps for downloading the result are provided.
Weber State University is overhauling its College of Education due to state-imposed budget cuts, eliminating the dean's position and merging departments. Utah lawmakers approved $60 million in higher education cuts, with Weber State losing $6.7 million. Critics cite "administrative bloat," while faculty fear job losses and declining education quality, as reported by The Salt Lake Tribune.