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Ivy League schools are under increasing pressure to reconsider legacy admissions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ruling. While legacy preferences have been in decline nationwide, Ivy League institutions still defend the practice, citing financial benefits. However, public opposition, with 75% of Americans opposing legacy status in admissions, and state legislative … Read more

The UPPSC has issued the Staff Nurse Mains Admit Card 2023 on February 19, 2025, for the exam scheduled on February 23, 2025. Candidates must bring their admit cards and required documents to the examination center and arrive earlier than the exam start time. More details are available on the official UPPSC website.

Sunil Amrith, a Yale professor and chair of the South Asian Studies Council, will take over as director of the MacMillan Center on March 1, 2025. His vision focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence. With a rich academic background and strong international ties, Amrith is poised … Read more

The Senate Commerce Committee is pushing to defund over $3 million in Harvard research grants, accusing several projects of promoting “far-left ideology” through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. This follows an investigation into more than 3,400 NSF-funded grants, totaling over $2 billion. Researchers and Harvard officials dispute the claims, and the university has launched … Read more

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), established in 1975, is falling short in addressing the needs of today’s students with disabilities. As the law struggles with inefficiencies and outdated practices, experts are calling for urgent reform. Issues like ineffective inclusion practices, burdensome paperwork, and high costs for support staff are hindering student success. Advocates … Read more

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered $55 billion in savings through workforce cuts and program changes. Dismantling the US Agency for International Development led to $6.5 billion in savings. However, questions about transparency and conflicts of interest have surfaced under Elon Musk’s leadership.

Cincinnati Public Schools will open a new Montessori school in Madisonville this fall, expanding options for its 35,000 students. Located at the Bramble Nature Campus, the school will serve students from preschool through eighth grade, continuing CPS’s legacy of Montessori education. The new Bramble Montessori Lab School addresses the needs of families seeking alternatives after … Read more

Indian professionals are increasingly turning to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for US permanent residency amid H-1B visa uncertainties. This program requires a significant investment in US businesses, offering a more predictable pathway to a green card for investors and their families, compared to the traditional H-1B route.

Ivy League graduates significantly out-earn their peers, with a median annual income of $91,800 at age 34 compared to $43,600 for graduates from lesser-known colleges. The financial benefits of attending top-tier schools like Harvard and Princeton are immense, offering higher salaries, faster career progression, and valuable alumni networks. Generous financial aid packages make Ivy League … Read more

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought intensified immigration enforcement, directly affecting U.S. schools. The administration’s removal of the 2011 “sensitive locations” policy has sparked fear among immigrant families, leading to misinformation, absenteeism, and legal challenges. Hispanic students face declining attendance and test scores, while school districts attempt to reassure communities amid ongoing uncertainty over … Read more