Trump administration puts colleges on notice in new DOJ memo: End DEI programs or risk losing federal funds

President Donald Trump (File Photo) In a sweeping new move, the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across U.S. institutions. A memo released Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) warns that recipients of federal funding including schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofits, could lose their funding if…

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Now University of Iowa under state investigation as US intensifies DEI fight across campuses

Governor Kim Reynolds files complaint as University of Iowa faces US DEI probe. (Getty Images) The University of Iowa is currently under investigation by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office following a formal complaint filed by Governor Kim Reynolds. The action stems from a video that appears to show a university employee discussing ways staff might…

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US higher education faces $7 billion hit as international commencements set to drop by 40% this September

US may lose 150,000 international students as visa delays threaten September commencements. (AI Image) A new analysis forecasts a significant downturn in international student commencements in the US this fall, with projected declines of 30% to 40% for September 2025. The data, jointly produced by NAFSA and research consultancy JB International, highlights a potential loss…

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The paradox of prestige: Why Harvard trains rebels for jobs that demand obedience

When elite education preaches dissent, but punishes disobedience the moment it threatens capital. Elite institutions like Harvard Law School pride themselves on cultivating critical thinkers and principled leaders, nurturing students to challenge injustice and speak truth to power. Yet, for all its lofty rhetoric, the path Harvard carves often leads graduates straight into corporate legal…

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Assam CM reviews preparations for second edition of ‘Nijut Moina’ scheme for girl students

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday reviewed preparations for launch of the second edition of the ‘Nijut Moina’ scheme, which provides financial support to eligible girl students for higher studies.Sarma held a video conference with his cabinet colleagues, MLAs, district commissioners (DCs), principals of educational institutions and officials from the education department…

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UPSC IES and ISS result released 2025 at upsc.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

UPSC ESE and ISS result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) examinations 2025, conducted from June 20 to June 22, 2025. Candidates whose roll numbers appear on the official list have successfully cleared the written stage and are now…

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Mira Murati education qualifications: How UWC roots and Dartmouth training shaped the visionary behind ChatGPT and Sora

Mira Murati, founder, Thinking Machines Lab When Mira Murati boarded a flight from Albania to Canada at the age of 16, she wasn’t just leaving behind her home country, but she was stepping into a world of possibility. Armed with a scholarship to Pearson College UWC in British Columbia, she joined a community of students…

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Student loan interest resumes on August 1: What 7.7 million SAVE plan borrowers need to know

Student loan interest under SAVE plan to resume August 1 onwards. From August 1, interest will start accruing again on federal student loans under the SAVE repayment plan, affecting more than 7.7 million borrowers across the United States. The move comes after nearly a year-long pause in interest, prompted by legal challenges and policy uncertainty…

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Harvard to hand over I-9 records for 19,000 employees under DHS order amid sweeping US federal inquiry

DHS demands I-9 documents as Harvard faces sweeping US employment and immigration inquiry Harvard University has confirmed it will submit I-9 employment verification records for nearly 19,000 current and former employees following a formal request by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to an internal email sent to staff. The request forms part…

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