Education

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,…

TNPSC Group 4 result 2025: TNPSC Group 4 exam results are expected to be released soon. The TNPSC Group 4 written test, conducted on July 12, 2025, was held at multiple centres across the state. Designed to evaluate linguistic proficiency, general knowledge, and analytical skills, the exam consisted of 200 questions divided into three sections:…

TS PGECET 2025 Phase I seat allotment results expected today on pgecet.tgche.ac.in TS PGECET 2025 results: The Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2025 Phase I seat allotment results are expected to be released today. Candidates who appeared for the examination can soon access their allotment details on the official website pgecet.tgche.ac.in….

Texas HE faculty face political scrutiny as Gov. Abbott targets leftist ideologies. (Getty Images) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated that the state is taking steps to address what he described as the promotion of “leftist ideologies” by higher education (HE) faculty. In a social media post, Abbott said Texas is “targeting professors who are…

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…

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…

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…