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 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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Trump’s immigration crackdown: Green card applications paused, international student detentions on rise – The Times of India

Recent reports highlight growing concerns over the increasing number of green card holders, international students, and other foreign nationals facing detention and deportation under the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement.…

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Tennessee Governor to decide fate of controversial anti-transgender bathroom bill – The Times of India

(Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP) A Tennessee bill requiring educational institutions with overnight student housing to provide separate bathrooms based on “immutable biological sex” is now awaiting approval…

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Pro-Palestinian students, faculty sue University of California, Los Angeles: Here’s why – The Times of India

Over the past few weeks, the US education sector has witnessed significant developments. In a recent update, a group of pro-Palestinian students, faculty members, legal observers, journalists, and activists filed…

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Columbia University makes several policy changes in dispute over $400 million federal funding – The Times of India

For the past two weeks, Columbia University has been in the news. In a recent development, the university has introduced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, revised…

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