Penn State's proposed closure of seven Commonwealth Campuses has sparked a national debate on the future of US higher education. With enrollment down over 40% at several locations, the university argues the closures are financially necessary. Faculty, trustees, and lawmakers have criticized the plan as rushed and damaging to rural communities. President Neeli Bendapudi is set to address the public on Thursday, amid rising concerns over transparency and Penn State's commitment to its land-grant mission.
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The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, has announced the Class 11 (HSE Plus One) results for 2024–25, with the official link activated at 2 PM on www.tnresults.nic.in. Girls outperformed boys by 6.4%, while Ariyalur led with a 97.76% pass rate. Students can also access marksheets via DigiLocker for convenience.
IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 response sheets on its official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can now download their individual response sheets to review their answers. The official answer key will be released on May 26, allowing candidates to estimate scores and raise objections before the final results.
The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) announced the Class 10th results for 2025, accessible on bseh.org.in. Students can check results using their roll number and date of birth, with options via SMS and DigiLocker. The overall pass percentage is 92.49%, with Rewari district topping performance charts and girls outperforming boys.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the AISSEE 2025 results for admission to Classes 6 and 9 in Sainik Schools. Candidates can access their scorecards at exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE using their application number and date of birth. Qualified students will proceed to medical tests and e-counselling for final admission into the defence-focused institutions.
In a heated Senate hearing, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended his decision to revoke the visas of foreign students protesting U.S. policies, stating that a visa is a privilege, not a right. The debate, sparked by the case of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, raised significant questions about the rights of foreign nationals in the US and the distinction between constitutional protections and visa privileges, particularly regarding freedom of speech and due process for international... Expand
For decades, Harvard unknowingly housed a priceless 1300 Magna Carta, misjudged as a mere replica. Acquired in 1946 for just $27.50, the document was recently identified as one of only seven surviving copies. Its rediscovery not only redefines Harvard’s archives but also reignites global interest in the centuries-old foundation of constitutional liberty and governance.
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has reversed plans to lay off 151 staff members, including counselors and paraeducators, marking a major win for US educators and unions. The decision follows protests and negotiations under state oversight amid a $113 million deficit. SFUSD also approved hiring 77 new teachers for the next school year. The move reflects successful union advocacy and signals financial recovery within the district, as reported by SF Standard and Mission Local.
Following Supreme Court intervention due to answer key discrepancies, the Consortium of NLUs has released revised CLAT 2025 UG results. Candidates can now access their updated scorecards on the official website using their application number and date of birth. The revision reflects changes, and students should download their scorecards for the upcoming counselling process.