Millions of student loan borrowers in the United States may finally see “the light at the end of the tunnel,” American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten said in a statement, after the Trump administration agreed to reinstate forgiveness plans that had previously been partially blocked following legal disputes. For borrowers navigating income-driven repayment…
Harvard University plans to significantly reduce the number of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students it admits in the next two years, according to emails obtained by The Harvard Crimson. The cuts are part of a broader effort to navigate financial pressures, including a $113 million deficit reported for fiscal year 2025 and the impact of…
TNPSC Group 4 result 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced the results for the Combined Civil Services Examination Group 4 today, October 22, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their scores, ranks, and position details by visiting the official TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in. To access their results,…
SSC CHSL 2025 self slot selection now live: Step by step guide to apply SSC CHSL 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has launched the self slot selection facility for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL) 2025 Tier-I. Candidates can now visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, to choose their preferred exam city, date,…
A UK-based academic, Francesca Orsini, was on Monday denied entry into India at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Orsini, Professor Emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, was reportedly deported upon her arrival from Hong Kong.According to unnamed officials familiar with the matter, Orsini was travelling on a tourist…
ED staff cuts and IDEA concerns grow as Trump admin plans special education shift. (AP Photo) The Trump administration is considering moving the federal special education function out of the US Department of Education (ED), raising concerns about continuity and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).A spokesperson for the ED confirmed that…
Harvard course on black women in politics omits key conservatives A Harvard University course focused on black women in politics has sparked discussion for its notable exclusion of prominent conservative figures. The syllabus for History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive highlights black women who have shaped 20th-century politics, grassroots organising, and…
Phone bans in schools linked to improved academic results and fewer distractions, multiple studies find. (Getty Images) A new study conducted in a Florida school district has revealed that banning mobile phones in schools can lead to significant academic and behavioural improvements. According to a report published by ABC News, the enforcement of a phone…
Senate budget faces criticism for omitting $565 million education funding in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Senate passed a $47.9 billion budget plan that notably excludes a $565 million increase aimed at funding the state’s most underfunded schools. The vote came 113 days after the June 30 deadline and followed a House budget proposal of $50.25 billion…
UC Berkeley leads doctorates while Riverside tops MBA enrolment, according to UC data The University of California has released comprehensive data on graduate degree outcomes for its alumni who completed bachelor’s degrees between 2001 and 2018. This dataset, compiled by matching UC undergraduate records with those from the National Student Clearinghouse, offers detailed insights into…