Education Department cuts 20% of staff amid shutdown, risking student support. (AP Photo) The US Department of Education has laid off over 460 employees, cutting roughly 20% of its workforce amid the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes as the department struggles to maintain services after earlier rounds of staff reductions and amidst an extended…
Harvard launches $13K DEI certificate on bias and privilege: Is it worth the investment? (AP Photo) Harvard University has introduced a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certificate programme priced at $13,760. The course aims to equip students with skills to recognise bias and privilege and develop strategies to address real-world organisational challenges related to…
Carnegie Mellon cuts 75 SEI staff as US research funding shifts. (Getty Images) Carnegie Mellon University has laid off 75 employees at its Software Engineering Institute (SEI), representing 10% of the institute’s workforce, amid growing concerns over changes to federal research funding. The reduction follows financial challenges tied to shifting funding priorities in Washington, according…
US student visa drop hits India harder than China, here’s how it affects international students. (AI Image) The number of international student arrivals to the US dropped significantly this August, with China receiving more than double the number of student visas compared to India. Preliminary data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office indicates…
How new California laws protect immigrant students amid rising federal immigration actions. (AI Image) California has enacted new laws aimed at protecting the privacy of immigrant students amid increasing federal immigration enforcement. These measures restrict immigration officials’ access to schools and prohibit sharing sensitive student information without a judicial warrant.The moves come as Democratic-led states…
UPPSC prelim attendance falls below 45 percent for second year in a row. (AI Image) More than 3.6 lakh candidates failed to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Preliminary Examination, marking a significant drop in attendance for one of the state’s most sought-after competitive exams. Of the total 6,26,387 candidates who applied…
East Carolina University and MrBeast partnership delayed how will it affect creator courses. (Getty Images) The partnership between MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, and East Carolina University (ECU) to launch a creator-focused academic programme has stalled, with no sign of the initiative nearly three years after its announcement. Originally unveiled in November 2022, the…
Ontario colleges face severe financial strains after international student drop Two Ontario colleges, Loyalist College in Belleville and Northern College in Timmins, are facing severe financial challenges. Consultant reports show Loyalist could lose up to 60 per cent of its revenue by 2030. Northern College may see a 35 per cent drop. The reports were…
On October 6, 2025, teachers across Alberta launched a provincewide strike, bringing in-person classes to a halt in more than 2,500 schools. The action affects over 730,000 students and marks one of the largest labor stoppages in the province’s recent history. The strike comes after teachers rejected a tentative agreement with the government, citing unresolved…
Election officials attend a training session ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election, in Patna, Bihar. (PTI Photo) As Bihar gears up for its upcoming two-phase Assembly elections — scheduled for November 6 and November 11, 2025 — the state’s education system remains under intense scrutiny. With polling to be held in 121 constituencies in…
