Texas HE faculty face political scrutiny as Gov. Abbott targets leftist ideologies. (Getty Images) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated that the state is taking steps to address what he described as the promotion of “leftist ideologies” by higher education (HE) faculty. In a social media post, Abbott said Texas is “targeting professors who are…
ED staff cuts and IDEA concerns grow as Trump admin plans special education shift. (AP Photo) The Trump administration is considering moving the federal special education function out of the US Department of Education (ED), raising concerns about continuity and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).A spokesperson for the ED confirmed that…
Earlier this month, Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) carried out a significant round of layoffs affecting roughly 35 staff members, or about 15 percent of the school’s total workforce, according to a document obtained by The Harvard Crimson. Nearly a dozen of these positions were directly focused on student support, a…
For international students pursuing higher education in the United States, the F-1 visa has long been the gateway to academic and professional opportunities. The F-1 visa, officially designated as a non-immigrant student visa, allows individuals to enter the US to attend accredited educational institutions, complete their studies, and in many cases, gain practical training experience…
In the evolving job market of 2025, college graduates are navigating a complex landscape of employment, wages, and further education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (IPUMS), data collected in 2023 reveals stark differences in labour market outcomes among graduates of various engineering disciplines. While some fields offer strong earnings and job…
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and pro-Palestinian activist, appeared Tuesday before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia as he continues to challenge a deportation case initiated by the Trump administration over his activism at Columbia University.The hearing before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit comes as the federal government seeks…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their online applications on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in till October 31, 2025, up to 11:00 PM.Earlier, the deadline for submission was October 21, 2025,…
Federal funding for Pell Grants and the number of awards given fell sharply between fiscal years 2011–12 and 2021–22. Over the same period, Black student enrollment in public colleges and universities in the United States dropped by nearly half a million. A new report from the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center for the Southern…
In recent years, the United States has been a beacon for ambitious Indian students seeking world-class education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to In Genius Prep, India overtook China as the largest source of international students in the US during the 2023-24 academic year, with a record 331,833 enrolments —…
Puducherry has been hit by incessant rains since Tuesday noon, disrupting normal life, with nearly three cm recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, an official said.Home and Education Minister A Namassivayam said, “Due to heavy rains pounding the union territory, all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed on Wednesday.”…
