The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Treasury Department, an initial step toward moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced Thursday.Under the agreement, the Treasury Department will take over the management of student loans that are in…
Megastar Chiranjeevi to launch free education initiative for underprivileged students. This move is inspired by actor Suriya’s Agaram Foundation. Chiranjeevi’s project aims to help students facing financial challenges. The initiative will extend beyond one region. A detailed announcement is expected soon. Chiranjeevi continues in film industry with upcoming projects. mega star Chiranjeevi announced the launch…
The Department of Education says the Trump administration is pushing for changes in American higher education policies. The U.S. Department of Education has issued a press release outlining significant changes in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement strongly criticizes past practices at colleges and universities, particularly on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),…
ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced competition for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students access high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and registered apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between the…
Ding Leren of China (Photo by FIDE/Eric Rosen) New Delhi: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has been dropped from the FIDE ranking list after playing very few games, but he seems completely at peace with the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he is now taking a step back and enjoying…
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…
US Department of Education finds Colorado school district violated Title IX over gender identity policies (Getty Images) A federal civil rights investigation has concluded that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by allowing male students to use women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight housing and participate…
Education and Career Path of Shantanu Narayan Adobe Inc. is entering a phase where its long-serving Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shantanu Narayan has announced that he will step down after the company appoints a successor.For many employees and investors, this announcement closes a leadership chapter that began in 2007. Narayan will remain CEO until the…