SOU cuts 15 majors and 64 jobs in US higher education budget crisis Southern Oregon University (SOU) has declared financial exigency as part of a proposed plan to reduce its budget by 15% over a period of three years. The plan, aimed at cutting more than $5 million in expenses in the current fiscal year…
In Silicon Valley, few stories spread faster than one involving a billionaire’s offer, and someone bold enough to refuse it. That’s exactly what happened when Andrew Tulloch, a low-key but highly respected Australian computer scientist, turned down a job offer from Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, an offer reportedly worth up to $1.5 billion over six years,…
Virginia is home to some of the most academically rigorous and well-rounded high schools in the United States. Whether public or private, these institutions are shaping the future of education through their commitment to excellence, character-building, and innovation. As per the 2025 Niche rankings, here are the top 10 high schools in Virginia that are…
When Steve Bannon recently proclaimed that “no foreign students should be in the country right now” and called for an end to H‑1B visas, it sparked global headlines and fresh anxiety across Indian student and tech communities. But behind the controversy lies a career shaped by elite education, military discipline, high finance, and a polarising…
US may lose 150,000 international students this fall: Here’s why The United States could see its international student population decline by as many as 150,000 this fall, according to an alarming new projection from NAFSA: Association of International Educators, as reported by Forbes. For a nation that has long marketed itself as the global hub…
Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood introduces new bill to seek transparency in school fees. Amid growing tensions between parents and private schools over steep fee hikes, the Delhi government has taken a legislative step aimed at curbing the commercialisation of education. On Monday, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood introduced ‘The Delhi School Education (Transparency in…
Illinois becomes the first US state to mandate mental health screenings for students In a groundbreaking move, Illinois has become the first American state to require annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3 through 12. The decision follows a new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker on Thursday, setting a national precedent in…
Harvard’s $500 million settlement rejection could make a huge change in the American education system. In a dramatic standoff with the Trump administration, Harvard University has rejected a $500 million federal settlement offer, choosing legal resistance over compliance. The move is more than a high-profile rebuke; it’s a watershed moment for the future of higher…
SSC exam will not be cancelled; retest for affected students a possibility: Chairman SSC exam will not be cancelled; retest for affected students a possibility: Chairman SSC exam will not be cancelled; retest for affected students a possibility: Chairman SSC exam will not be cancelled; retest for affected students a possibility: Chairman SSC exam will…
Kolkata, Calcutta University’s officiating VC Santa Dutta on Monday said the varsity will not reschedule its undergraduate law semester exam on August 28 as “overwhelming majority” of CU syndicate members decided not to give in to the request of the higher education department and the ruling TMC to shift the date.Dutta, who had earlier been…
