Higher Education

Recently, the Trump administration is ramping up its initiatives to uncover what it views as negative foreign influence on U.S. colleges and universities. This effort involves collaboration between the State Department and the Department of Education.President Donald Trump has threatened...

The Trump administration's initiative to dismantle diversity programs in higher education has led 31 universities to discontinue their partnerships with The PhD Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting racial minorities in pursuing doctoral degrees.This investigation, which began in March...

Tamil Nadu is at the forefront of hiring professors of practice (PoPs) in higher education, according to recent data from the University Grants Commission (UGC). With a total of 1,841 appointments, Tamil Nadu significantly surpasses other states, with Maharashtra coming...

The College Board has officially opened registration for the SAT 2026 exams scheduled from March to June 2026. Candidates interested in taking the exam can register online at the SAT official website.The registration deadline for the March exam is February...

In a significant move to enhance higher education, the Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of over 1,840 industry experts as Professors of Practice (PoP) across 349 institutions.This information was disclosed by Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta...

Thiruvananthapuram, a digital platform aimed at fostering academic collaboration between Kerala's higher education institutions and scholars of state origin worldwide, will be launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 11.Titled 'Scholar Connect', this innovative portal is designed by the...

Chandigarh, Amritsar-based Guru Nanak Dev University has announced a significant policy change requiring all major research works to be submitted in both Punjabi and English.This initiative, part of the newly approved Punjabi-First Education, Research and Governance Policy 2026, aims to...

Kolkata's TCG Crest University, a research-oriented institution backed by The Chatterjee Group, has unveiled ambitious plans for global expansion. The university aims to establish bases in the UK, Japan, and the US, while simultaneously increasing its presence across southern, western,...

At the recent Jaipur Literature Festival, Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo emphasized the urgent need to rethink college education in the face of rapid technological advancements. Duflo argued that universities should prioritize equipping students with adaptable skills rather than solely...

CUET PG 2026 Registration Extended: Apply by January 20The registration date for CUET PG 2026 has been officially extended. Candidates now have until January 20, 2026 to complete their applications.The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced this extension, allowing more...