South Carolina State University shooting On the night of October 4, 2025, South Carolina State University (SCSU) in Orangeburg, South Carolina, experienced a tragic incident when a shooting occurred at the Hugine Suites residence hall. The event led to one fatality and two injuries, prompting a campus-wide lockdown and the cancellation of all Sunday Homecoming…
Trapped by H-1B: How visa rules exploit both immigrant and US workers For years, the H-1B visa has been held up as a symbol of America’s openness to global talent. It’s a program designed to attract the “best and brightest” from around the world. Tech CEOs call it essential for innovation; policymakers frame it as…
Big-city districts struggle to meet teacher pay promises amid budget shortfalls Several major US school districts are approving teacher pay raises without the budget to fund them, forcing borrowing, renegotiations, and deep cuts. Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore County, and Fairfax County are struggling to honour contracts as enrollment declines, federal relief expires, and debt climbs, according…
Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old cofounder of Scale AI and Meta’s chief AI officer, is urging young tech enthusiasts to immerse themselves in “vibe-coding”—hands-on experimentation with AI coding tools. Speaking on the TBPN podcast, Wang stressed that early engagement with AI tools could become a career-defining advantage, much like personal computers were for Bill Gates and…
Yale University, an Ivy League institution, offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature that draws students from across the globe due to its academic excellence and unique learning environment. The cost of attending Yale for this program involves tuition, living expenses, and other fees, which vary slightly based on residency…
Indian Americans have emerged as a transformative force in American higher education. Beyond their impressive academic achievements, they are making substantial financial contributions, shaping institutions, and creating a ripple effect that strengthens both American and Indian educational ecosystems. According to research by the nonprofit Indiaspora, Indian Americans have donated over USD 3 billion to US…
On September 23, 2025, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide initiative to promote innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among school students. The event, organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and All India Council…
More than 20,000 Albertans gathered in Edmonton and Calgary on Sunday, demonstrating for stronger government support for public education. The rallies come a day before the province’s 51,000 teachers are set to strike, potentially marking Alberta’s first provincewide teachers’ strike in history.Heather Quinn, president of ATA Local 37, which represents Edmonton public school teachers, addressed…
The Trump administration’s proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has encountered its first legal obstacle. A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco, challenging the fee as an undue burden on skilled international workers. Central to the lawsuit is Phoenix Doe, an Indian postdoctoral…
The United States has long been a magnet for ambitious professionals seeking education and career opportunities. But recent policy shifts are testing that promise. The Trump administration’s proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on employers sponsoring new H-1B visa petitions could drastically reduce opportunities for international workers. For Shreya Mishra Reddy, an Indian engineer and…
