Education

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…

RPSC Exam 2025: ASO and AAO exam centre revised in Jaipur RPSC Exam 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced a change in the exam centres for the upcoming RPSC Exam 2025. The revised centres apply to the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) exam under the Department of Economics and Statistics, and the General…

OPT participation falls from 95% to 78% as Indian STEM students turn away from US Indian students, once the largest group participating in US STEM graduate programs, are increasingly choosing not to stay after completing their degrees. A recent report from the OPT Observatory shows a steep drop in the number of Indian students remaining…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 Examination 2025. A total of 365 candidates have successfully cleared the examination and the subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. The final selection is based on the written examination and SSB performance, while medical examination results were…

Chicago parents, advocates demand noncitizen school advisory board amid ICE raids Chicago parents and community groups are pressing Mayor Brandon Johnson to create a Non-Citizen Advisory Board for the city’s school system. Illinois lawmakers required the board when they established an elected school board in 2021. The law aims to give noncitizen students and parents…

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has officially released the admit card for the Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Technical Examination 2025. This exam is a key step for candidates aspiring to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency in technical roles. With the admit card now available, candidates can access crucial…

Business administration vs. Finance Business Administration and Finance are two of the most popular degrees for students aiming at high-demand careers. While both can lead to rewarding roles, they differ significantly in focus, skill development, and career paths. Business Administration is broader, emphasising management and operational leadership, while Finance is more specialised, concentrating on quantitative…