Education

Carnegie Mellon cuts 75 SEI staff as US research funding shifts. (Getty Images) Carnegie Mellon University has laid off 75 employees at its Software Engineering Institute (SEI), representing 10% of the institute’s workforce, amid growing concerns over changes to federal research funding. The reduction follows financial challenges tied to shifting funding priorities in Washington, according…

How new California laws protect immigrant students amid rising federal immigration actions. (AI Image) California has enacted new laws aimed at protecting the privacy of immigrant students amid increasing federal immigration enforcement. These measures restrict immigration officials’ access to schools and prohibit sharing sensitive student information without a judicial warrant.The moves come as Democratic-led states…

US student visa drop hits India harder than China, here’s how it affects international students. (AI Image) The number of international student arrivals to the US dropped significantly this August, with China receiving more than double the number of student visas compared to India. Preliminary data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office indicates…

UPPSC prelim attendance falls below 45 percent for second year in a row. (AI Image) More than 3.6 lakh candidates failed to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Preliminary Examination, marking a significant drop in attendance for one of the state’s most sought-after competitive exams. Of the total 6,26,387 candidates who applied…

East Carolina University and MrBeast partnership delayed how will it affect creator courses. (Getty Images) The partnership between MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, and East Carolina University (ECU) to launch a creator-focused academic programme has stalled, with no sign of the initiative nearly three years after its announcement. Originally unveiled in November 2022, the…

Special education staff cut by nearly half: Can IDEA survive the US government layoffs? (AI Image) The Department of Education has seen a significant reduction in staff responsible for special education programmes following mass firings during the recent federal government shutdown, sources within the agency told ABC News. The layoffs have left key offices under-resourced,…

On October 6, 2025, teachers across Alberta launched a provincewide strike, bringing in-person classes to a halt in more than 2,500 schools. The action affects over 730,000 students and marks one of the largest labor stoppages in the province’s recent history. The strike comes after teachers rejected a tentative agreement with the government, citing unresolved…

Election officials attend a training session ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election, in Patna, Bihar. (PTI Photo) As Bihar gears up for its upcoming two-phase Assembly elections — scheduled for November 6 and November 11, 2025 — the state’s education system remains under intense scrutiny. With polling to be held in 121 constituencies in…

Top sectors shaping workforce demand in 2025: Digital skills and renewable energy roles lead growth. (AI Image) The India Skills Report 2025 highlights the rapid transformation of the job market as new industries gain prominence and technology adoption accelerates across the globe. India, with its projected growth rate of 7.6%, is positioned to meet rising…

RPSC Exam 2025: ASO and AAO exam centre revised in Jaipur RPSC Exam 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced a change in the exam centres for the upcoming RPSC Exam 2025. The revised centres apply to the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) exam under the Department of Economics and Statistics, and the General…