Brown University has issued a travel warning to international students, staff, and faculty following the deportation of assistant professor Rasha Alawieh to Lebanon. The advisory urges individuals to reconsider foreign travel due to uncertainties in US immigration policies. Alawieh, detained after returning from Lebanon, was deported despite a court order allowing her stay. This follows a pattern of heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration, raising concerns about international community members' travel safety.
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The Trump administration has rolled back a decade-old policy protecting 'sensitive locations' such as schools and churches from immigration enforcement. This shift allows ICE and CBP to conduct raids and surveillance in these spaces, sparking fear among immigrant families. The policy change could disrupt education, undermine trust in schools, and cause long-term psychological harm to children, especially in high-immigrant communities.
The Biden-Harris administration approved $600 million in student loan forgiveness for 4,550 borrowers through Income-Based Repayment (IBR) and 4,100 borrower defense approvals. By leaving office, it will have provided $188.8 billion in relief for 5.3 million borrowers. Initiatives include fixes to IDR, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and aid for disabled borrowers, benefiting millions across the U.S.
India Post will soon release the merit list for 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under the 2025 recruitment cycle. The selection will be based on Class 10 marks, with no exam required. Candidates can check their application status and download the merit list from the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The recruitment covers multiple states, and selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 29,380.
IGNOU’s 38th Convocation, held on March 5, 2025, celebrated academic excellence by awarding over 3 lakh degrees. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for skilling, digital learning, and innovation in education. The event also recognized top performers, including gold medalist Ambule Hetram, and highlighted the role of AI and automation in shaping future learning.
A survey indicates the contentious nature of race discussions in US classrooms, with 36% of students frequently hearing that America is inherently racist. The study explores the balance between addressing systemic discrimination and celebrating progress, debating whether such teachings foster critical thought or partisan indoctrination.
Over 50 school districts across the Houston area have canceled classes on January 21-22, 2025, due to severe winter weather. With forecasts of snow, ice, and freezing rain, the closures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff amid hazardous road conditions. Major districts like Katy ISD, Humble ISD, and Montgomery ISD are impacted, alongside several colleges shifting to virtual operations. Authorities continue to monitor the storm and advise the community to stay updated.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon warned that universities failing to curb antisemitism will face continued defunding. She reaffirmed the Trump administration’s $400 million funding cut to Columbia University. Meanwhile, a Palestinian student was arrested, and over 50 colleges are under federal investigation for antisemitic discrimination, signaling heightened scrutiny of campus policies, as reported by Florida Politics.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 on February 10. Candidates appearing for the Junior Associate prelims exam can download their hall tickets from sbi.co.in using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password. The exam is set for February 22, 27, 28, and March 1, with the admit card available until March 1.
Seven students at Liverpool High School in New York are facing criminal charges for hacking into the district's Student Information System, using stolen login credentials to access and alter sensitive records. The breach has sparked concerns about cybersecurity in U.S. schools, highlighting vulnerabilities in student data systems. The district has since reset staff passwords and is revisiting its data security protocols. This incident serves as a wake-up call about the need for stronger... Expand