Marlene Tromp, the current president of Boise State University, has been named the sole finalist for the presidency at the University of Vermont. With a strong track record at Boise State, including enrollment growth and a 39% rise in graduation rates, Tromp is set to lead UVM through financial challenges and a shrinking student population. She is praised for her defense of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, even in a politically challenging environment.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, slashed $900 million from the US Education budget, but actual savings stand at just $278 million. The cuts cripple vital academic research, jeopardizing data-driven reforms. Critics warn this short-term move may erode education quality, leaving America to pay a steep price in lost innovation and academic progress.
ADRE 2025 results for Grade 3 and Grade 4 positions have been announced on March 7, 2025. Over 13 lakh candidates appeared, making it a historic recruitment drive in Assam. Results and cut-offs can be checked at sebaonline.org. Grade 3 selection includes a written exam and skill test, while Grade 4 selection is based on the written exam alone.
Republican governors, led by Iowa, are urging the Trump administration to transform federal education aid into block grants with fewer restrictions. This proposal aims to give states greater flexibility in managing funds, bypassing federal regulations. Support for block grants is growing in GOP-led states like Oklahoma and Florida, though critics warn it could weaken protections for vulnerable students. Iowa's March 2025 request has set the stage for further state-driven reforms in US education... Expand
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has extended the JKCET 2025 registration deadline to March 29. Candidates seeking admission to BE and BTech programmes in J&K’s engineering colleges must apply at jkbopee.gov.in and pay the ₹1,000 fee. The offline exam is scheduled for April 12, 2025, with 180 MCQs across multiple test centres.
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UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2025: UPSC has begun accepting online applications for the IES/ISS Exam 2025 on their official website until March 4, 2025. The recruitment seeks to fill 47 positions, with 12 for IES and 35 for ISS. A correction window will be available from March 5 to 11. These exams will support crucial roles in policy formulation and economic planning.
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The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, Raipur, has begun CG PAT 2025 registrations. Candidates can apply at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in until April 21. Admit cards will be released on May 7, and the exam will be held on May 15 in a single shift (9:00 AM-12:15 PM). The paper will have 200 questions for 200 marks. Candidates can check the details here.