Purdue University to make AI competency mandatory for all undergraduates starting 2026

Purdue University to make AI competency mandatory for all undergraduates Purdue University is taking a bold step to prepare its students for a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). Starting with freshmen entering in 2026, all undergraduate students at the university will be required to demonstrate basic AI competency, according to a report by…

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A definition with consequences: Why lawmakers are pressing the US Education Department over ‘professional’ degrees

A technical definition inside federal student loan rules has become the focus of a growing dispute in Washington. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the United States Education Department to revise how it defines a “professional” degree after nursing was left off a new list that determines how much graduate students can borrow in…

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US student loan borrowers win key court battle as judge rejects delay in loan forgiveness processing

Federal court rejects US student loan forgiveness delay, clearing the way for relief to over 200,000 borrowers under the Sweet settlement Student loan borrowers in the United States scored a major legal victory this week after a federal judge refused to grant the US Department of Education additional time to process long-pending student loan forgiveness…

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Chartered Accountancy vs. Company Secretary: Which professional qualification opens better career paths?

Chartered Accountancy vs. Company Secretary For students planning their professional journey, choosing the right course can have a long-term impact. In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) and Company Secretary (CS) are two of the most respected qualifications, both offering strong career prospects and recognition. However, the two paths prepare students for very different roles within the…

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Diversity programs are facing a new federal reality at Johns Hopkins University: Here’s what’s at stake

Soon after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, staff at Johns Hopkins University’s diversity office were called into a meeting. The message was brief and unsettling. Because of a new White House position condemning diversity, equity and inclusion policies, university lawyers would now need to approve all of the office’s work before it could proceed.Senior leaders told…

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BSF Tradesman admit card 2025 released: Direct link, steps to download hall tickets here

BSF Tradesman admit card 2025 The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially released the admit card for the Constable (Tradesman) Recruitment Examination 2025 on its recruitment portal, rectt.bsf.gov.in. Candidates who have successfully registered for the recruitment drive can now download their hall tickets by logging in with their application credentials. The recruitment aims to fill…

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MCC NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 choice filling ends today: Direct link to submit preferences here

MCC NEET PG counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the choice filling and locking window for NEET PG 2025 round 2 counselling today, December 13, 2025, following the release of a revised seat matrix that added new seats across several postgraduate programmes. Eligible candidates must submit and lock their choices on the…

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A single watchdog for higher education: Here’s what the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill sets in motion

Big education reforms rarely arrive all at once. They move through Cabinet notes, draft clauses and administrative reshuffles before their effects are felt in classrooms and campuses. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet on Friday, is one such moment. It gives legislative form to a core promise of the National…

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WB JECA counselling 2025: Round 1 registration begins at wbjeeb.nic.in; direct link to apply here

WB JECA counselling 2025: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has begun the Round 1 counselling process for the West Bengal Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (WB JECA) 2025. As per the official schedule, online registration for counselling has started on the official website at wbjeeb.nic.in from December 12, 2025.Candidates who have qualified…

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Kristi Noem education: How finishing college mid-career shaped her climb to US Department of Homeland Security

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Kristi Noem has found herself back in the national spotlight. As reported by ABC News, a charged exchange at a recent congressional hearing put her there. Lawmakers pressed her about a deportation case involving a U.S. Army veteran, and the moment quickly moved beyond the committee…

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