San Francisco schools cancel staff layoffs, a major victory for US educators and unions – Times of India

SFUSD reverses 151 staff layoffs and approves 77 new hires amid financial recovery. (AI Image) In a stunning reversal, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has decided to cancel…

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University of Oregon’s new global studies school receives record $25 million gift amid rising US international challenges – Times of India

University of Oregon receives record $25 million for global studies amid rising US challenges University of Oregon’s new global studies school receives record $25 million gift amid rising US international…

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Trump cuts $400 million in US grants to Columbia, prompting major layoffs and research halt – The Times of India

Columbia University announced on Tuesday that it is laying off nearly 180 employees after US President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in federal funding. The decision, which affects a wide…

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University of Minnesota graduate student detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement – The Times of India

In a recent update, a University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduate student was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The student was detained at an off-campus residence on Thursday, according…

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A look at who has been detained or deported in a US crackdown on mostly pro-Palestinian protesters – The Times of India

Hundreds of people gather on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Somerville, Mass. to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal…

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Ohio Gov DeWine signs sweeping higher ed law regulating classroom speech, ending diversity programs – The Times of India

On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a sweeping higher education overhaul that will ban diversity initiatives, regulate classroom discussions, and prohibit faculty strikes, among other significant changes.…

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Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong resigns amid tensions with Trump over campus protests – The Times of India

For the past few weeks, Columbia University has been making headlines. In the latest development, the university’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, is stepping down amid a high-profile dispute with the…

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Columbia College and SEAS report a marginal rise in acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 – The Times of India

Representational (AI generated) For the Class of 2029, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science have admitted 4.29 percent of applicants, accepting 2,557 students from a pool…

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US Education department reopen applications for IDR student loan repayment plans – The Times of India

Representational (AI generated) The US Department of Education has announced the reopening of online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation. The application process was temporarily paused to…

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​University of Michigan closes DEI office in response to Trump administration’s orders and funding threats – The Times of India

On Thursday, the University of Michigan announced the closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, citing executive orders from President Trump and a warning from the US Department…

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