Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position,…
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email…
University of Texas reviews Trump Compact for Excellence despite academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Texas (UT) is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed funding agreement that could provide the university with substantial federal support. The compact, referred to by the White House as the “Compact for Excellence in…
Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path Prashant Kishor, widely known as PK, has emerged as one of India’s most influential political strategists. Recently, he announced the formation of his own political party, Jan Suraaj, in Bihar, signalling a transition from behind-the-scenes strategist to active politician. The party is set to contest all 243 seats…
Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent…
Remote workers log 2.5 fewer hours daily than office staff: BLS ATUS 2024 findings. (AI Image) New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revealed that employees working from home are logging significantly fewer hours than those based in offices. According to the 2024 American Time Use Survey (ATUS), remote employees worked…
Sudarshan Kamath (Photo: LinkedIn) Sudarshan Kamath, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, has made headlines for offering positions to employees recently laid off from Meta Platforms’ AI division. The San Francisco-based founder leads Smallest AI, a startup focused on speech-based artificial intelligence systems. Kamath announced on social media that eligible candidates could receive base salaries between $200,000 and…
2026 state board exam dates for class 10 & 12: MP, Maharashtra, Bihar, UP & Rajasthan latest updates. (AI Image) The 2026 state board exams for class 10 and 12 across five major states – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan – are gradually coming into focus. Of these, the Madhya Pradesh Board…
ICAI CA September Result 2025 expected by November 3 ICAI CA September Result 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is likely to announce the Chartered Accountancy (CA) September Result 2025 by November 3, reported TimesNow citing an official source. However, the official date for the results declaration has not yet been confirmed…
CTET December 2025 exam delayed: New registration dates yet to be announced CTET December 2025: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2025 session has been delayed, leaving aspiring teachers and candidates seeking clarity on the new schedule. Unlike previous years, the notification for the exam and registration dates have not been announced yet.In earlier…