University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces layoff of 51 staff to reduce $25M recurring deficit
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email […]
Columbia University’s FY25 operating income plunges 63% as federal research cuts hit funding
Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position, […]
University of Texas considers Trump compact despite concerns over academic freedom, tuition freeze, and gender definition rules
University of Texas reviews Trump Compact for Excellence despite academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Texas (UT) is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed funding agreement that could provide the university with substantial federal support. The compact, referred to by the White House as the “Compact for Excellence in […]
What is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap? | Explained
The story so far: In two papers published in Nature on October 22, researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech reported what they called a verifiable display of quantum advantage using the company’s Willow quantum processor. That is, the teams said they have shown that Willow clearly outperforms existing supercomputers on solving a specific problem. […]
Fear on the school route: Chicago moves to consider remote learning amid ICE raids
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity intensifies in Chicago neighborhoods, students and educators are confronting a new reality of fear that reaches far beyond the classroom. Reports of detentions and enforcement near schools have heightened anxiety among families, prompting urgent calls from the Chicago Board of Education for emergency measures, including potential virtual learning […]
Top Nigerian environmentalist sees little coming out of COP30
LAGOS: Nnimmo Bassey, a prominent figure in the decades-long environmental struggles in Africa’s largest oil-producing country, will next month attend yet another UN climate summit, this time in Brazil.“Unfortunately!” smiles the Nigerian 67-year-old, who harbours little hope for the outcomes of this “ritual” in which states participate “while knowing that nothing serious will come of […]
Black enrollment at elite US colleges drops sharply after AFF ban, AP analysis finds
Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent […]
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos (Photo credit: AP) BEIJING: With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s hard to mistake China’s endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys for any other animal.These rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the frigid mountains of central China, have […]
Working from home isn’t as efficient as you think: Here’s what the BLS ATUS 2024 data shows
Remote workers log 2.5 fewer hours daily than office staff: BLS ATUS 2024 findings. (AI Image) New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revealed that employees working from home are logging significantly fewer hours than those based in offices. According to the 2024 American Time Use Survey (ATUS), remote employees worked […]
Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path: From UN public health expert to India’s top political strategist
Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path Prashant Kishor, widely known as PK, has emerged as one of India’s most influential political strategists. Recently, he announced the formation of his own political party, Jan Suraaj, in Bihar, signalling a transition from behind-the-scenes strategist to active politician. The party is set to contest all 243 seats […]