LinkedIn announces list of 50 best US colleges for long-term career success: Princeton leads, with Duke, UPenn, MIT and Cornell in top five

LinkedIn has released its first-ever Top Colleges 2025 list, ranking 50 US undergraduate institutions that deliver the strongest long-term career outcomes for their graduates. The rankings are based on the platform’s analysis of alumni career trajectories, job placement, graduate school enrolment, network strength, and advancement into senior leadership roles. Princeton University claimed the top spot,…

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Harvard nears $500 million settlement with Trump administration: How the funding deal could impact students

Harvard University is moving closer to a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, a deal that could restore federal funding and conclude months of political and legal confrontation. The Associated Press reports that both parties have agreed on the payment amount, though negotiations over the broader framework remain underway. A final agreement could be…

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Older US borrowers face rising student loan delinquency: How to avoid default under Trump’s crackdown

The Trump administration is cracking down on unpaid student loans: Here’s how it’s hitting older borrowers and how they can avoid default. (AI Image) The Trump administration has intensified efforts to collect on unpaid student loans, placing older borrowers in the US at heightened risk of financial penalties. Nearly 1 in 5 student loan holders…

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These 6 private high schools in New York are worth considering for students in the US

Choosing the right private school can shape a student’s academic and personal growth, making the decision one of the most important for families exploring educational options. According to Niche’s 2025 rankings, which evaluate schools based on academic data and verified student and parent reviews, several private institutions in New York consistently emerge at the top…

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New work permit rules in Georgia from 2026: What foreign professionals should expect

New work permit rules in Georgia from 2026: What foreign professionals should expect. (AI Image) Georgia will implement a mandatory work permit system for most foreign nationals from March 1, 2026, marking a significant change in its approach to foreign employment regulation. The reform will require foreign nationals to obtain official authorisation before engaging in…

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Top American universities at risk of losing billions in grants: What you need to know about the Trump administration’s policies

Trump administration policies put major US university grants in jeopardy Several leading American universities are facing the prospect of losing billions in federal research funding due to ongoing tensions with the Trump administration. The White House has announced measures targeting institutions it claims have violated national interests, leading to a potential freeze or reallocation of…

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Trump’s $584m UCLA funding freeze partially overturned: Here’s why that’s a major blow to political interference in science

Judge orders partial restoration of UCLA funding amid civil rights dispute. (AP Photo) A federal judge has ordered the US government to partially restore research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), following a legal dispute over the Trump administration’s suspension of hundreds of federal grants. The ruling marks a significant development in…

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