Choosing a college is more than just looking at rankings. For decades, US News & World Report’s ‘Best Colleges’ rankings have guided students and families through the complex landscape of higher education. The 2026 edition evaluates over 1,700 US colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. These…
Harvard Business School (HBS) has discontinued its $25 million Racial Equity Action Plan. The plan was launched in 2020 after widespread calls for stronger action on diversity. It was meant to address low representation of Black faculty and students, and to increase awareness of racial equity on campus.As reported by The Harvard Crimson, the school…
Why Are Students Not Studying What They Love? Exploring the Disconnect in Education Choices (Image: Pexels) Studying what students say they love to study versus what they actually opt for, reveals an interesting disconnect and Cambridge’s research gives us one of the clearest pictures. Cambridge’s Global Education Census (2018) and its Data Byte on favourite…
6 Indian-origin biologists in the US: Where they studied and their career highlights. (AI Image) Indian-origin scientists have made remarkable strides in the field of biology, with several establishing prominent careers in the US. Their academic journeys span prestigious institutions worldwide, and their research has influenced multiple disciplines including genetics, immunology, biochemistry, and plant biology.From…
Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas: Legal battles and changes to the US immigration programme. (AP Photo) President Donald Trump has introduced a controversial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, setting the stage for a legal fight over the limits of presidential authority and the future of a key immigration programme. This unprecedented surcharge…
Federal court halts Trump’s freeze on $500 million in UCLA grants. (AI Image) A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate $500 million in federal grant funding that was previously frozen at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The decision follows a legal challenge over the government’s handling of the funding…
Stalking cases nearly doubled at WVU last year. (AI Image) Reports of stalking, domestic violence, and burglary at West Virginia University rose significantly in 2024, according to the institution’s latest Clery Act report. While most crime categories remained consistent with the previous year, these three areas saw marked increases.The data, released by the West Virginia…
US college costs and politics drive students to study overseas. (AI Image) A growing number of US students are turning their backs on traditional American universities in favour of academic institutions across Europe, the UK, and Asia. Motivated by soaring tuition fees, increasing student debt, and domestic political instability, many are opting to study abroad…
U.S. News Releases 2025 HE Rankings After Year of Sector Cuts, Controversies and Change. (AI Image) The 2025 US News & World Report higher education (HE) rankings have been released, revealing little change at the very top despite a year marked by significant challenges for American colleges and universities. Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of…
Errol Musk: What subject did Elon Musk’s father study at University of Pretoria? (Getty Images) Errol Graham Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, is a South African businessman known for his work in engineering and property development. His educational background has often drawn curiosity due to the notable accomplishments of his son. Errol Musk studied…