Federal work-study will no longer cover political roles, US Education Department says

In a climate where the boundaries between higher education, civic engagement, and partisan politics are increasingly contested, the US Department of Education has delivered a sweeping policy reversal. By terminating the use of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme for political activism jobs, the department has not only redefined how taxpayer dollars are applied within universities…

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Trump administration targets student loan forgiveness with rule linking relief to employers’ conduct

The Trump administration is preparing to redraw the contours of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme in a move that could fundamentally alter its reach and purpose. The Department for Education, now under Linda McMahon’s leadership, has proposed a sweeping rule that would bar borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness if their employers are deemed…

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8 trends that will shape higher education in India over the next 5 years

Transforming India’s higher education landscape: 8 trends shaping the future by 2030 (Image: Pexels) As India gears up for a future dominated by technology, inclusivity and global connectivity, its higher education sector is undergoing a profound transformation where major trends will shape the country’s higher education landscape by 2030. India’s higher education system is about…

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Can banning phones improve learning? 35 US states are putting the idea to the test

As smartphones have become ubiquitous in the lives of American teenagers, classrooms across the country are grappling with a new challenge: Keeping students focused. In response, 35 states, including the District of Columbia, are introducing new rules to limit cellphone use during school hours, testing the hypothesis that less screen time could translate into better…

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Mumbai University reschedules exams amid heavy rains: Check revised schedule here

Mumbai reeled under another spell of unrelenting downpours this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for “very heavy to extremely heavy rain” on Wednesday, August 20. The warning came after the metropolis endured five consecutive days of lashing rains that flooded major thoroughfares, paralysed suburban rail services, forced the diversion…

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DME MP NEET UG round 1 revised allotment result released at dme.mponline.gov.in: Direct link to download opening closing rank PDF here

The Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh has declared the revised seat allotment result for Round 1 of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2025. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now view and download their allotment status from the official website — dme.mponline.gov.inAccording to…

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