Forbes has released its latest America’s Top Colleges list for 2025–2026, ranking 500 four-year institutions across the US. The methodology focuses heavily on student outcomes, return on investment (ROI), and alumni influence, moving away from reputation-driven metrics. This year, MIT reclaims the No. 1 spot, while Columbia University makes a surprising leap to No. 2,…
When Rishabh Agarwal left Meta’s Superintelligence Lab in August 2025, just five months after joining on a $1 million annual package, the tech world took notice. Why would one of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence quit one of the most ambitious AI projects on the planet? His reason was as bold as his career…
Liberty University tops most conservative colleges list: What to know about US campus culture. (AI Image) Niche, a prominent ranking and research platform, has released its list of the 25 most conservative universities in the US for 2026. The ranking is based on self-reported data from students, focusing on both individual and campus-wide political preferences,…
What US education loan borrowers need to know about student loan repayment changes and IBR benefitsx. (AI Image) Student loan repayment plans in the US have undergone significant changes, affecting millions of borrowers. Recent legal challenges, legislative actions, and policy updates have altered the landscape of federal student loan repayment options, with further modifications expected…
The contrasting strategies of Harvard, Columbia, and Brown in Trump’s funding battle explained. Washington’s freeze on billions of dollars in federal research grants has plunged the Ivy League into an unprecedented confrontation with the White House, forcing universities to choose between compliance, compromise, or confrontation. While Columbia and Brown have finalised their settlements, Harvard remains…
Ohio University is set to make major changes to its academic offerings as part of compliance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, a state mandate aimed at reducing duplication and improving efficiency across Ohio’s public colleges. The university announced that it will suspend admissions to 11 academic programs, merge 18 others, and seek waivers…
DHS proposes fixed stay and course restrictions for US international students. (AI Image) International students on F-1 visas may soon face tighter restrictions under a proposed rule from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed regulation would prohibit undergraduate F-1 visa holders from changing their academic programmes, majors, or education levels during their…
The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has found that Denver Public Schools violated Title IX by converting sex-segregated restrooms into all-gender facilities and allowing students to use bathrooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex. The ruling, which comes after a months-long investigation, marks the first Title IX enforcement action…
US denies increase in Chinese student visas: White House clarifies 600,000 figure The White House has confirmed there is no change in the current US visa policy for Chinese students, clarifying that President Donald Trump is not increasing the number of student visas being issued to nationals from China.The clarification follows speculation and public backlash…
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has officially confirmed that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available this fall, meeting the congressionally mandated October 1 deadline. In a letter to congressional leadership, McMahon certified the launch, marking a return to reliable, on-time delivery after years of mismanagement under the…
