How Columbia’s federal deal could affect your campus job, stipend, or research opportunity

Columbia University has regained access to over $400 million in federal research funding following a controversial settlement with the US government. The move brings temporary relief for students involved in research and federally funded programs, but questions remain, especially for international students and those planning academic careers. Why it matters to students Federal research funding…

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With federal funds gone, US states turn to trusts to sustain early education and child care systems

US states turn to trusts to sustain early education and child care systems The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how essential child care is to the functioning of families, communities, and economies. During the crisis, US states relied heavily on federal funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to keep early childhood systems running. These temporary…

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Forgiveness for some, debt for the rest: Trump limits student loan relief except for ICE agents

Trump limits student load relief except for ICE agents In Donald Trump’s America, student loan forgiveness isn’t about public service — it’s about political service. As reported by The Intercept, while the administration moves to strip debt relief from teachers, legal advocates, and nonprofit workers, it’s dangling a $50,000 sign-on bonus and student loan forgiveness…

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Explained: Trump’s student loan reset—how interest resumes, what it costs SAVE borrowers, and what RAP will change in 2026

Trump’s student loan reset explained On 1 August 2025, a quiet but consequential shift hit nearly eight million Americans enrolled in the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. After more than a year of relief, interest has resumed on their federal student loans, turning a fragile pause into a ticking debt bomb.The US…

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BSSC CGL notification 2025 released for 1,481 vacancies: Check eligibility and application dates here

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has officially released the notification for the 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (CGL 2025). This recruitment drive offers 1,481 vacancies across various government departments in Bihar. The online application process will begin on August 18, 2025, and end on September 17, 2025. Interested candidates must hold a graduate…

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SSC CHT city intimation slip 2025 released at ssc.gov.in: Check direct link to download here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the city intimation slip for the Combined Hindi Translator (CHT) 2025 examination. Candidates who applied for the Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator posts can now check their allotted exam city and shift details by logging into the official SSC website — ssc.gov.in. The examination…

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