As US visa restrictions tighten, small universities face severe financial strain with international enrolments plummeting. Schools like the University of Central Missouri, reliant on foreign students for up to 30% of revenue, are slashing budgets and freezing raises. With forecasts predicting enrolment drops up to 40%, many institutions risk long-term viability as their global student lifeline dries up.
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The US Department of Education, collaborating with national intelligence agencies, has issued a warning to American colleges about escalating foreign threats targeting research programs. The guidance highlights risks from talent recruitment, espionage, and cyber intrusions. Federal officials urge universities to bolster security measures, including due diligence in partnerships and enhanced cybersecurity, and report suspicious activities.
American higher education, once unrivaled, faces mounting challenges in 2025. Visa restrictions, declining international enrollment, and attacks on faculty tenure threaten its global dominance. While Ivy League and top institutions remain strong in rankings, China, Europe, and Canada are rising contenders. The choices US policymakers and universities make this year will determine whether America retains its global education crown.
Aspiring mathematicians eyeing MIT should note the annual tuition stands at approximately $60,156, with total expenses nearing $80,000. However, MIT's generous need-based financial aid ensures accessibility. Families earning below $90,000 might pay next to nothing. The institute encourages early financial aid applications, emphasizing that a world-class education is attainable regardless of financial background, making MIT a transformative experience.
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will soon declare the Class 10 and 12 supplementary exam results 2025 on its official websites. Held from August 6 to 8, these exams offered a second chance to students who failed in one or more subjects. Results, accessible with roll numbers, will decide academic progression or require reappearance next year.
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
In Trump’s America, choosing a college has evolved beyond academics and campus life. Students must navigate shifting federal funding, evolving diversity policies, free speech dynamics, and financial aid uncertainties. Success now requires a strategic approach that balances intellectual goals with personal values, institutional resilience, and cultural climate, transforming college selection into a nuanced negotiation in a politically charged educational landscape.
Indian students in the US face mounting anxiety as the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme comes under scrutiny, with potential F-1 visa changes threatening career plans. For many who invested heavily in American education, the risks are high. Experts, however, urge proactive steps — from policy tracking and skill-building to networking and financial planning — to withstand looming uncertainty.
George Mason University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have been flagged by the US Department of Education for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A federal investigation found that race-conscious hiring and promotion practices were noncompliant. The university is reviewing corrective measures while balancing legal obligations, faculty representation, and broader debates over the limits of diversity programs in public higher education.
Harvard graduate students are advocating for academic freedom protections in their union contract, potentially setting a national precedent. The proposal seeks a university-wide definition covering teaching, research, and expression, aiming to shield graduate workers from censorship and harassment. This move follows similar efforts at other universities and addresses growing concerns about campus tensions and biased evaluations, particularly since October 2023.