Education

At the University of Waterloo, students are sounding the alarm over Bill 33, warning that it could change life on campus in ways that hit close to home. From mental health services to emergency food programs and independent student newspapers, the services many rely on could be at risk. The provincial government says the bill,…

President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration policies are reshaping American higher education, and with it, the country’s long-term innovation ecosystem. Stricter visa vetting, suspended embassy interviews, and expanded travel restrictions across 19 countries have made the United States a significantly tougher destination for international students. What began as a border-control initiative is now reverberating through research…

Harvard University’s conservative student magazine, The Harvard Salient, has been temporarily suspended by its board of directors following the publication of material described as “reprehensible, abusive, and demeaning.” In an online statement on Sunday, the magazine’s 10-member board — comprising alumni and four ex officio advisers — announced that operations would be paused while an…

University of Washington professor criticises mandatory DEI statement in faculty hiring. process (Getty Images) A University of Washington professor has criticised the institution’s mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement for new faculty, warning it could discourage highly qualified candidates from applying. Stuart Reges, a non-tenured teaching professor at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of…

Harvard, MIT and US universities reduce Ph.D. intake amid international student decline US Ph.D. admissions shrink as international students and funding declines threaten STEM leadership globallyThe pipeline for Ph.D.s out of US universities is shrinking at an unprecedented rate, with spots disappearing and interest fading. Top institutions are reducing admissions in both STEM and humanities…

Bay Area private schools see rising fees. (AI Image) Private school tuition in the US is reaching unprecedented levels, with some institutions charging more than $70,000 per year. Despite the high cost, families continue to enrol their children in these schools, citing academic quality, community, and specialised programs as key reasons.In San Francisco, roughly one…

Amazon job secured by IIT BHU graduate, father’s brief OK sparks X reactions. (Getty Images) An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) graduate, Shivanshu Ranjan, has secured a job at Amazon. The news, however, gained unexpected attention not because of the achievement itself, but due to his father’s understated reaction. When Ranjan…

Florida universities may post full syllabi online amid DEI and academic freedom debate. (Getty Images) Florida university leaders are considering a proposal that would require public colleges to post detailed syllabi online, including textbooks, instructional materials, and readings for most courses. The initiative is part of a broader effort led by Governor Ron DeSantis and…

UP Police exam city slip 2025 released at upprpb.in UP Police exam city slip 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the exam city slips for the 2025 UP Police recruitment examinations. Candidates appearing for the Sub-Inspector (SI), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), and Computer Operator exams can now access and download…

The promise of relief for millions of Americans burdened by student debt has arrived, though with an expiration date. The Trump administration has confirmed that borrowers who recently became eligible for student loan forgiveness will not be taxed on their discharged loans at the federal level. But the reprieve may only last until the clock…