The University of Chicago is implementing a $100 million budget reduction to address a $288 million structural deficit in 2024. The plan spans faculty hiring, graduate programs, administrative roles, and capital projects, while pausing several PhD and master’s admissions. Amid workforce reductions, the university aims to grow undergraduate enrollment, balancing fiscal discipline with academic priorities in a challenging financial landscape.
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The concept of “back to school” has transformed in America, evolving from a rigid, calendar-bound ritual to a flexible, student-centered experience. Families increasingly choose charter schools, online academies, and microschools, yet inequities in funding limit access. True reform requires policies that follow students, ensuring equity, innovation, and opportunity, heralding a new era of education focused on potential, choice, and adaptability.
Columbia University restored federal research grants after a $200 million Trump settlement, reviving stalled projects but leaving politically sensitive fields like transgender health research frozen. While labs reopen, faculty warn of long-term damage from funding cuts, executive orders, and political pressure. The case raises fears for the future of American science, with universities weighing pragmatism vs resistance.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat resignation deadline to September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM, allowing candidates to withdraw their allotted seats without losing the security deposit. Additionally, 13 new Disability Centres have been added to support PwD candidates, with the portal open until September 5 for certificate generation.
APPSC hall ticket 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the hall ticket for Forest Beat Officer (FBO) and Assistant Beat Officer (ABO) posts. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, psc.ap.gov.in, using their registration number and date of birth. A total of 691 vacancies are to be filled. The written examination is scheduled for September 07, 2025. Hall tickets must be carried along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
The habit of reading for pleasure is rapidly disappearing among students worldwide. From the US and UK to India, digital distractions, early screen exposure, academic pressures, and eroded family reading routines are replacing books with phones and apps. Research from Stanford and Harvard highlights declining fluency, attention, and critical thinking, underscoring urgent cognitive, social, and educational consequences.
The Trump administration's freeze of $6.8 billion in education funding, impacting after-school programs and teacher training, sparked a legal battle initiated by 23 states. Accusations arose that the administration was misusing funds to advance a political agenda. Facing legal pressure and public outcry, the administration reversed course, restoring funds and averting significant setbacks for schools and families.
A growing number of US universities are adopting pet-friendly housing policies to help reduce student stress and anxiety. Institutions like Eckerd College, MIT, and the University of Northern Colorado allow pets in dormitories under specific conditions. Students report emotional and social benefits from living with animals, while universities adapt their infrastructure and regulations to accommodate them. From cats and dogs to turtles and tarantulas, pets are becoming part of campus life across... Expand
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025 results, accessible on sbi.co.in. The exam, held on August 2, 4, and 5, 2025, aims to fill 541 vacancies. Candidates who qualified will proceed to the Mains examination in September 2025, followed by an interview.
IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for its July 2025 session to 15th September, applicable to all ODL and Online programmes except certificate courses. Prospective students can apply via the official portals: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for Online programmes. The extension allows additional time for applicants to complete their submissions. Certificate programmes will follow the original schedule and are excluded from this extension.