The University of Washington has agreed to a $4 million settlement after students sued over tuition fees for in-person education they never received during the COVID-19 pandemic. While UW denies wrongdoing, the lawsuit argued that students paid for campus access but were restricted to online learning. Eligible students will receive compensation, with final approval expected in July.
The UGC has invited applications from HEIs for recognition to offer ODL and online programmes for the 2025-26 academic year. The application window is open from March 13 to April 3, 2025, via deb.ugc.ac.in. Hard copies must be submitted by April 15, 2025. Visit the UGC DEB website for details.
AMRU has released the special stray vacancy round merit list for HP NEET PG 2024 counselling on its official website, amruhp.ac.in. As per the schedule, seat allocation results will be announced on March 17, 2025, and selected candidates must report to their allotted institutes between March 19 and March 20, 2025.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight five IITs in the top 100 for Engineering & Technology. IIT Delhi (26th) leads, followed by IIT Bombay (28th), IIT Madras (53rd), IIT Kharagpur (60th), and IIT Kanpur (72nd). Strong employer reputation boosts rankings, but further research impact and global collaborations can improve their global standing.
IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 and released the provisional answer key on February 27, with challenges accepted until March 1. As per the official brochure, the GATE 2025 results will be declared on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
The NTA has released the admit cards for the NITTT March 2025 exam. Candidates can download them from nittt.nta.ac.in. The exam will be held on March 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025, in two shifts: 10 AM–1 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, with 100 objective-type questions in a 3-hour duration. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The NTA will close the CSIR-UGC NET 2024 answer key challenge window today, March 14, at 11:50 PM. Candidates had until today to challenge the provisional answer key by paying Rs. 200 per objection. After reviewing challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, based on which the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 result will be announced.
A group of 20 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s plan to cut 1,300 jobs at the US Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, March 13, 2025, claims the layoffs would dismantle the department, impair its core functions, and affect crucial services like federal student loan oversight and civil rights enforcement. The states are seeking an injunction to halt the proposed cuts and prevent the department’s collapse.
Gov. Ned Lamont has unveiled a $300 million plan to provide free preschool for Connecticut families earning less than $100,000 per year. The initiative, announced on March 12, 2025, seeks to address rising childcare costs and limited access. While the proposal has faced criticism from Republicans over its funding mechanism, it has found support among some Democrats. The plan will need legislative approval to become law, with both political opposition and backing shaping its future.
A resolution introduced by Marin County school board member Mark Koerner questioning the term “toxic masculinity” sparked a fierce backlash in early March 2025. The proposal, aimed at addressing the struggles young men face, was met with criticism for its timing and controversial stance. Amid strong opposition from parents and educators, Koerner withdrew the resolution, highlighting deep divides over gender discussions in the district. The incident underscores the ongoing national debate about masculinity and education.
The Trump administration has restored over $100 million in USDA funding to the University of Maine System, following a compliance review tied to transgender athletes in women’s sports. Senator Susan Collins and Governor Janet Mills praised the decision, highlighting the importance of this funding for critical programs in agriculture, research, and local industries. The reversal provides crucial support for Maine’s economy, farmers, and the University of Maine’s diverse community initiatives, as reported by the WGME.
The Trump administration’s decision to slash 50% of the Education Department’s workforce has ignited fierce debate, with advocates praising decentralization and critics warning of severe consequences. The cuts have crippled research, civil rights oversight, and special education compliance, leaving key functions in disarray. As federal oversight diminishes, the future of American education hangs in uncertainty.
The CBSE Class 12 Biology exam, set for March 25, 2025, demands more than memorization—it requires conceptual clarity, precise writing, and strategic preparation. This guide provides essential tips, including mastering NCERT with active recall, perfecting diagrams, maintaining a mistake journal, applying concepts to real-life scenarios, and structuring answers scientifically to boost confidence and maximize scores.
Transnational Education (TNE) is reshaping the future of higher education in the US by offering students the opportunity to earn degrees from global institutions without leaving home. Through partnerships, dual-degree programs, and online courses, TNE expands access to world-class education. However, challenges like maintaining quality across borders and balancing multiple academic systems remain. As global student mobility evolves, TNE could become the cornerstone of US higher education, offering a truly interconnected learning experience.
China’s DeepSeek AI model, developed by Liang Wenfeng, is challenging US dominance in artificial intelligence. With a fraction of the resources used by US companies, DeepSeek has outperformed OpenAI’s GPT-4 in some tests, garnering 16 million downloads in just 18 days. This rapid rise is driven by China’s booming STEM education and government investments. The success of DeepSeek signals a growing challenge for the US to maintain its leadership in AI innovation and technology.
