The Open Doors 2024 Annual Report highlights a significant rise in international student enrollment across U.S. colleges, with 1,126,690 students representing 6% of total enrollment. India leads this surge, while STEM fields dominate academic choices. Notably, New York University tops the list with over 24,000 international students. California, Boston, and Midwestern institutions also remain top destinations, driven by tech and research excellence.
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The SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2025 will soon be released for CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau. Along with the answer key, response sheets and question papers will be provided. Candidates can challenge the key before SSC finalizes results. Candidates can check details
The Jefferson County Public Schools Board has approved the merger of Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This decision aims to address low enrollment and overcrowding, with Whitney Young relocating and merging with Engelhard. Sixth-grade students from Hudson Middle School will move to Whitney Young’s building, while seventh and eighth graders will stay at their current location. The district also plans to open a new school building by 2027.
Drake University's Beautiful Bulldog Contest is a beloved event celebrating English Bulldogs as part of the Drake Relays festivities. For over 40 years, Bulldogs have competed in categories like Best Dressed and Most Beautiful Bulldog. The 46th edition will take place on April 21, 2025, with registration from February 3 to March 17. Visit the official website for details.
Exam dates for the recruitment of Class-III and IV posts have been announced, spanning from March 20 to March 30, 2025. Various positions such as Law Assistant, Office Assistant, Junior Engineer, and others will have their exams scheduled on specific dates within this period, with multiple time slots for different posts.
Greene County, Tennessee, is set to vote on a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act, a voucher bill that would divert public funds to private schools. The Greene County Board of Education, concerned about the bill’s potential impact on local schools, argues it would reduce resources for public education. The vote, scheduled for Wednesday, highlights the growing opposition to the controversial proposal across the state, with many local school boards voicing their... Expand
Schools across Tennessee remain shut down due to ongoing snow and ice from a recent winter storm impacting the Southern United States. The severe weather has caused school closures, transition to online learning, and significant travel disruptions, including numerous flight cancellations and car accidents. Cold temperatures persist, maintaining hazardous conditions.
The NYPD is lowering its college credit requirement from 60 to 24 to address a hiring crisis. With officer numbers dropping and mass retirements expected, the department is also reintroducing a physical test. Despite the change, NYPD remains the only major U.S. police force requiring college credits. The move aims to attract recruits and ease staff shortages.
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.
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