Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts – The Times of India

People attend a Stand up for Science rally in Liberty Plaza near the Georgia State capitol on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo) As an infant, Connor Phillips…

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Columbia University takes disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters for campus occupation – The Times of India

FILE (Dave Sanders/The New York Times) Columbia University has been at the center of controversy over the past week, following its announcement of disciplinary actions against students who occupied a…

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Trump administration cuts $400 million from Columbia and investigates UC Berkeley, Stanford and other universities for antisemitic harassment – The Times of India

Protesters march on campus against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has taken a significant…

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Harvard temporarily freezes hiring amid threat of federal funding cuts under Trump administration – The Times of India

हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (harvard.edu) Harvard University, the wealthiest academic institution in the United States, has announced a temporary freeze on hiring staff and faculty as concerns over federal funding cuts loom…

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US judge mandates Trump administration to reinstate teacher preparation grants – The Times of India

US District Judge Myong Joun in Boston on Monday issued a landmark temporary restraining order, mandating that the Trump administration reinstate crucial teacher preparation grants in eight states. Spurred by…

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Trump administration pulls $400 million from Columbia University as it failed to protect Jewish students – The Times of India

The Trump administration has announced an immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to combat antisemitism on campus. According to a statement issued…

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Federal Judge Upholds Trump-Era Policy on Immigration Arrests at Schools – The Times of India

On Friday, a federal judge ruled that immigration authorities are not required to reinstate a Biden-era policy limiting arrests at schools, following a legal challenge from Denver officials against new…

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Education department offers workers $25000 buyouts ahead of a significant layoff – The Times of India

On Friday, employees of the Education Department received an email offering buyouts ahead of what has been described as “very significant” layoffs. The email, sent to all department employees, urged…

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PhD programs slashed nationwide as universities respond to Trump’s sweeping federal budget changes – The Times of India

US graduate programs face cuts as universities react to Trump's federal budget changes Amid ongoing federal budget cuts, many US universities have been forced to scale back or freeze PhD…

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Trump administration suspends education commissioner Peggy Carr after dismal NAEP results show 20-year lows in reading and math scores – The Times of India

Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education, during an interview with The Associated Press. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center…

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