A federal judge has blocked Trump’s bid to force colleges to hand over admissions data linked to race

US President Donald Trump The long-running battle over race, admissions and transparency at American universities took another turn Friday when a federal judge in Boston temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s directive that would have required colleges nationwide to hand over broad admissions data linked to race and gender.The order, issued by F. Dennis Saylor IV,…

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Iitk Rise Internship 2026: IITK has opened the RISE 2026 research internship for foreign students. Applications close on March 20.

IITK invites foreign students to apply for the RISE 2026 Research Internship Programme. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has opened applications for the Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE) program for the 2025-26 cycle. This initiative allows foreign undergraduate and postgraduate students to participate in research activities with faculty members at IITK.Selected participants will…

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America’s frozen job market: Why workers are clinging to their jobs, and what it means for the unemployed

A visual representation of the subdued U.S. labor market, showing office workers at desks as job seekers queue or browse job listings, is a sign of increased competition for limited job openings due to growing employee wariness and sluggish hiring across industries. The U.S. labor market, once buoyed by bold career moves and aggressive hiring,…

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Peoria in America unites to close two elementary schools: Here’s why falling enrollment is changing local education

Peoria Unified will close two elementary schools as enrollment declines. (Getty Images) An Arizona school district has decided to close two elementary schools as it grapples with declining enrollment and financial pressures. The decision, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, was unanimously approved by the governing board of the Peoria Unified School…

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IISER IAT Admissions 2026 Ongoing: Check Direct Link to Apply Here

IISER IAT Admission 2026 IISER IAT Admission 2026 is ongoing.: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) is taking admissions for the 2026 academic session. Registration started on 5 March 2026. Students can register online through the official portal iiseradmission.in. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 is scheduled on 7 June 2026. Unlike traditional tests,…

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UP cracks down on probing insensitive exams, instructs staff not to forcefully remove religious symbols during exam probing

The integrity of government exams has once again come under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh after authorities issued a stern warning against insensitive security checks during recruitment exams. The directive comes amid reports that some candidates were allegedly asked to remove religious symbols during searches, which authorities have now called unacceptable.The message from the authorities is…

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Delhi University rejects Rahul Gandhi’s claim of caste bias, says CUET-based admissions leave no room for interview manipulation

gave University of Delhi has strongly rejected the remarks made by Rahul Gandhi suggesting that students are being failed on the basis of caste, asserting that the claims are unsupported by facts and misrepresenting how the university’s admissions system operates.The university issued a clear explanation stating that admissions are made through the Common University Entry…

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A US bill to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers brings hope for international educators.

The new H-1B visa bill could expand U.S. education opportunities for international teachers. A new legislative proposal in the United States could open the door to international teachers—including many from India—by reducing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The goal of the initiative is to help school districts struggling with…

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The UGC has mandated universities to place students’ mental health and well-being at the center of campus life

Universities in India are being asked to rethink what it takes to run a successful campus. The University Grants Commission has come out with a set of fresh guidelines asking universities to focus on the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of students. These aspects are usually neglected due to academic pressure and competition.In the past,…

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