Carnegie Mellon University is under federal investigation along with 44 other schools for potential violations of race-based discrimination laws in their graduate programs. The probe, launched by the US Department of Education, examines the university’s DEI initiatives, including its partnership with The PhD Project. Carnegie Mellon is reviewing the situation to ensure compliance with the law, as the Trump administration continues to challenge race-based practices in higher education, following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on affirmative action.
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Australia’s leading research institutions have raised alarms over the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US funding, jeopardising critical scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight warns that researchers face funding cuts and ideological scrutiny through a 36-point compliance questionnaire. With medical and defence research at risk, Australian universities urge diplomatic intervention to prevent long-term damage to global innovation partnerships.
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The NTA has released admit cards for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2025. Candidates can download them from exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE using their application number and date of birth. The exam is scheduled for April 5, 2025. Candidates should download their admit cards promptly to avoid last-minute issues. Candidates can check the direct link here.