Education

Gunfire breaks out at Oklahoma State dorm, students hospitalised Early Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, a shooting at Oklahoma State University’s Carreker East residence hall left multiple victims hospitalised, including at least one OSU student, according to police and reports from Fox News. Authorities say the incident occurred shortly after 3:40 a.m., following a large…

US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise The latest 2023 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data from the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals a significant decline in literacy and numeracy among young adults aged 16 to 24. Despite rising high school graduation rates, millions…

Chicago mayor proposes $16.6 billion budget with major boost for public schools Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $16.6 billion city budget for 2026, allocating $552.4 million to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) — a substantial increase from the $379 million the school board projected when it passed its own $10.2 billion budget in August….

In a world driven by information, media, and digital engagement, the ability to tell compelling stories has never been more valuable. Students exploring careers in storytelling often face a crucial choice: Journalism or Communications. While both degrees revolve around crafting narratives, they differ in purpose, approach, skill sets, and career trajectories. Understanding these differences can…

US President Donald Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education has triggered an unprecedented standoff between the federal government and some of the nation’s top universities. The initiative promises access to billions in federal research grants and student-aid programs, but only if universities comply with a set of strict federal mandates affecting admissions, faculty…

Are Americans Finally Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Workday? (Image: Pexels) The traditional 9-to-5 job of fixed hours, one employer and one location is no longer the default for many Americans. In the wake of Covid-19, rising platform work and changing attitudes about purpose and stability, people are inventing alternative work lives that trade rigid…

Gen Z Is Ditching College for Non-Traditional Career Paths: Six Alternatives to Consider (Image: Pexels) College is still valuable for many but a clear cohort of US Gen Zers (roughly people born 1997–2012) are choosing faster, cheaper or more flexible paths into work. America’s Gen Z is increasingly opting for non-traditional career routes instead of…

In the world of chess and online gaming, few names resonate as strongly as Danny Rensch. Born Daniel “Danny” Michael Rensch on October 10, 1985, he is an American chess International Master, event organiser, lecturer, commentator, and entrepreneur. Today, he is best known as the Co-founder and Chief Chess Officer of Chess.com, one of the…

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension or VARC section in the CAT exam is often considered both an art and a science. Unlike Quantitative Ability and DILR, which focus on numerical reasoning and logic, VARC evaluates a candidate’s comprehension, critical thinking, and command over the language. It challenges aspirants to read quickly, interpret deeply, and…

At this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, one topic dominated discussions among publishers and literary rights advocates: escalating efforts to remove books addressing themes such as LGBTQ+ lifestyles and race relations from United States schools and public libraries. These attempts, largely driven by conservative groups, have provoked a strong pushback from publishers, authors, and advocacy organisations…