More than 180 Harvard Kennedy School students have pushed back against President Donald Trump's demands to restrict protests and diversity programs in exchange for $9 billion in federal funding. In a letter to Harvard leadership, they stress the importance of protecting international students and academic freedom. The students are part of a larger movement across Harvard, opposing Trump's policies on free speech and student rights. This comes amid visa revocations and growing tensions over federal funding.
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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.
NTA will close CUET UG 2025 registration on March 22, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at cuet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 8 to June 1, 2025. While the detailed schedule is yet to be announced, applicants should register on time to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The Trump administration has launched federal investigations into five prominent universities, including Columbia and UC Berkeley, for allegedly failing to address antisemitic incidents on campus. The Department of Education's aggressive stance contrasts with the previous administration's approach, while the Justice Department introduces a task force to combat campus antisemitism. Universities are under scrutiny as the investigations could reshape campus policies and accountability.
The University of Alabama is under federal investigation for alleged "race-based segregation" and "impermissible race-based scholarships." It is among seven universities facing similar allegations, with 45 others accused of race-exclusionary practices. The probe targets diversity programs like the PhD Project. Legal challenges are mounting, potentially reshaping affirmative action and race-conscious policies in U.S. education.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. has released the NIACL Assistant Admit Card 2024 for Phase 1, available from January 16 to January 27, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official NIACL website. The selection process involves online assessments, including Preliminary and Mains exams, followed by a Regional Language Test. This recruitment aims to fill 500 Assistant positions. The registration period was from December 17, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Detailed instructions for... Expand
The Gujarat Board Class 12 Science stream results and GUJCET 2025 scores are likely to be announced by the last week of April, as per past trends. GSEB has dismissed a fake press release claiming an April 17 release date and urged students to rely solely on official updates via gseb.org.
School closure on Monday: Winter Storm Blair affects over 250 million across 40 states, leading to school closures, power outages, hazardous travel, and states of emergency in several regions. Governors from Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky, and Virginia access federal resources to streamline emergency responses as the storm continues to create treacherous conditions.
The Trump administration’s federal employee buyout plan, offering eight months of salary for voluntary resignations, has sparked controversy, especially within the Education Department. Concerns over legal safeguards have led to intense scrutiny from lawmakers and unions. A federal judge has temporarily halted the deadline, while the Department of Government Efficiency investigates. Meanwhile, Trump signals a push for major education policy restructuring.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened the application process for the June 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE). Eligible candidates can apply until April 20, 2025, via the official portal. The exams will take place from June 2-11. Candidates must create an ABC ID during the application process, or their results won’t be reflected in DigiLocker or the academic bank of credit. The application fee is Rs 200, with a late fee of Rs 1,100.