University professors have sued the Trump administration, alleging that its crackdown on noncitizen students and faculty protesting on campus violates First and Fifth Amendment rights. Filed in a Massachusetts court, the lawsuit challenges deportation policies, arguing they suppress free speech. The case could set a major precedent, with the administration yet to respond.
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The University of Leeds is offering International Excellence Scholarships for 2025, providing 10-50% tuition fee waivers to outstanding international students, including those from the U.S. Eligible applicants must be enrolling in a taught master’s program, demonstrate strong academic performance, and cover part of their tuition. Applications close on May 16, 2025, with results announced June 13.
NLU Odisha extends the application deadline for its 3-year LLB and PhD programmes to April 20, 2025, through the NAIET 2025. Entrance exams for the LLB programme are scheduled for May 11, 2025, in eight cities, with results on May 24, 2025. Eligibility includes a graduation degree with specified marks.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to 51,389 newly recruited teachers. The total number of government teachers in the state will now be 5,65,427. The state government prioritizes education and plans to allocate more budget. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the recruitment process and demanded 65% reservation for backward communities.
Premilla Nadasen, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of History at Barnard College, resigned as director of the Barnard Center for Research on Women (BCRW), effective December 31, 2024. Citing campus surveillance and restrictions on academic events, Nadasen also announced the cancellation of the 50th annual Scholar and Feminist Conference, which was set to focus on academic freedom. Nadasen will remain at Barnard as a professor of history. Her resignation marks a significant moment in the ongoing... Expand
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The US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan, halting President Joe Biden’s student debt relief initiative. The ruling, favoring Missouri’s attorney general and other Republican-led states, deemed the plan beyond the education secretary’s legal authority. With student debt exceeding $1.7 trillion, borrowers now face repayment challenges, prompting a shift toward alternative income-driven repayment options.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 answer key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access the final answer key. The session 1 exam concluded on January 30, with the provisional answer key released on February 4. Aspirants had until February 6 to raise objections. The JEE Main 2025 results are expected by February 12.
The US Department of Education ordered federally funded schools to eliminate DEI programs within 14 days or risk losing funding. The directive, backed by Trump, bans race-conscious policies in admissions, hiring, and scholarships. In response, the ACLU and teachers' union sued, arguing it violates First Amendment rights. The case may reach the Supreme Court.
March 2025 will bring several school holidays, allowing students to unwind before the new academic year. Festivals like Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi, and Eid-ul-Fitr, along with multiple weekends, will offer extended breaks. With nationwide closures on these occasions, students can enjoy cultural festivities and quality time with family before resuming their studies.