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For months now, President Trump has been threatening to deport foreign students who took part in last year’s campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Behind the scenes, his administration got to work. Investigators from a branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement that typically focuses on human traffickers and drug smugglers scoured the internet for social…
The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a “con job” and at others holding it accountable for the dwindling academic standards—even in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley—Trump has repeatedly signaled his intent to dismantle the department. With the recent decision…
USDA restores critical funding to University of Maine after Title IX review In a significant turn of events, the Trump administration has restored all USDA funding to the University of Maine System. The decision came after a period of uncertainty when federal funding had been frozen due to an investigation into the university’s handling of…
Why transnational education could be the future of US higher education. (AI image) As the world grows increasingly interconnected through technology and communication, the traditional model of higher education, bound by national borders, is being redefined. Universities are beginning to look beyond their campuses and local regulations, forging international partnerships and offering innovative programs that…
The CBSE Class 12 Biology exam, scheduled for March 25, 2025, is a crucial milestone for students aiming to secure high marks and build a strong foundation for future academic pursuits, especially in the medical and life sciences fields. The subject requires not just rote memorization but a clear conceptual understanding, precise answer writing, and…
Why China’s DeepSeek AI model could surpass US innovations: A challenge to higher education and STEM investment. (Getty Images) The emergence of China’s DeepSeek AI model is raising alarms in the US tech and education sectors. With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), DeepSeek has shown how far China’s innovation ecosystem has come, challenging the…
Australia’s foremost research institutions have issued a stark warning regarding the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US research funding, a move that threatens to upend vital scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight (Go8), a consortium representing the nation’s most research-intensive universities, has disclosed that several Australian researchers have seen their US financial support curtailed, while…
Trump defends Education Department layoffs, claiming many workers ‘don’t work at all’ President Donald Trump has firmly defended his decision to lay off 1,300 workers at the US Department of Education, calling the cuts an essential part of his efforts to eliminate inefficiencies within the federal government. Trump’s remarks came shortly after the Education Department…
The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS), Hyderabad, has announced the exam schedule for the April/May 2025 session. The timetable covers both SSC and Intermediate exams, which can be accessed on the official TOSS website, telanganaopenschool.org. The theory exams will take place from April 20 to April 26, 2025, while practical exams are set for April…
CBSE Class 12 Hindi exam: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the Class XII Hindi Core (302) and Hindi Elective (002) board exams will be conducted as scheduled on March 15, 2025, despite the possibility of Holi celebrations extending to that date in some regions as reported by ANI. However, acknowledging…