Challenges and choices: What lies ahead for US research universities this fall
As the fall semester begins, America’s research universities face a pivotal moment. Federal policies, funding decisions, and political interventions have combined to create a landscape of uncertainty, raising urgent questions about enrollment, budgets, research funding, and faculty governance. The decisions taken in the coming months will shape the future of US higher education, affecting its […]
Minouche Shafik educational qualification: How Columbia shaped her journey to global economic leadership
FILE: (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University was brief but high-profile, placing her at the intersection of academia, politics, and public scrutiny. Appointed in July 2023, Shafik’s leadership faced immediate tests as campus protests erupted over the Israel–Hamas conflict, compelling her to make difficult decisions on free speech, […]
Trump administration to release $900 million in withheld education funds to California
In a major victory for California schools, the Trump administration has agreed to release $900 million in federal education funds that had been withheld earlier this year, restoring critical support for programs serving migrant children, English learners, and other vulnerable student populations, according to EdSource. The decision follows months of legal and political pressure from […]
Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split
Some rivers split up as they flow while some others don’t. This riverine phenomenon has intrigued researchers for decades. What determines whether a river flows as a single thread or develops into a multi-threaded system? The question may sound simple but it has become a fundamental issue in river geomorphology, straddling concepts across geology, geography, […]
What makes California, New York, and Texas the most attractive student destinations in the US
California, New York, and Texas are among the most attractive student destinations in the US. The United States continues to dominate the global education market, attracting 1.58 million international students in 2024, according to a recent analysis by Boundless, an immigration-focused platform that provides data-driven insights on international student trends, visa policies, and employment opportunities. […]
Peter Navarro education qualifications: How an undergraduate degree from Tufts and Harvard PhD shaped a US trade strategist
Peter Kent Navarro, born on July 15, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is widely known for his role as a trade and manufacturing adviser in the Trump administration. Yet, before his involvement in U.S. politics and global trade policy, Navarro embarked on an educational journey that combined academic rigor, international exposure, and deep exploration of economic […]
ISRO seeks proposals to study Chandrayaan-3 data
A model of Chandrayaan-3 lander displayed at Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Muesum in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Hemanth C.S. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday issued an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for scientific analysis and utilisation of data from all experiments of Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover. The Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved historic soft-landing in the […]
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slashes 4,000 jobs as AI takes over: Are customer service roles in the US becoming obsolete?
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slashes 4,000 jobs as AI takes over customer service roles. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff recently announced the layoff of 4,000 customer support employees, reducing the support staff from 9,000 to around 5,000—a nearly 45% cut. According to a Fortune interview with Benioff, the move comes as AI agents increasingly handle routine […]
We have failed our students: McMahon slams federal failures, unveils bold plan to fix US schools
‘We have failed our students’: McMahon slams federal failures “We have failed our students.” That’s the blunt message from US Education Secretary Linda McMahon as she sounds the alarm on America’s declining education standards. In an interview on The Hill Sunday, McMahon revealed the Trump administration’s bold plan: dismantle the federal Department of Education and […]
Linda McMahon promises federal support as Trump plans to dismantle US Education Department: How the shift to state control will work
Linda McMahon promises federal support as Trump plans to dismantle US Education Department US Education Secretary Linda McMahon has assured that federal funding for schools will remain intact even as the Trump administration moves forward with plans to dismantle the US Department of Education. In an interview with The Hill, McMahon pushed back against widespread […]