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The Doctoral Dilemma

Johanna Alonso

Mon, 02/03/2025 – 03:00 AM

More than half of those who earn Ph.D.s now decide to leave academia after graduation. Why, then, do so many graduate programs still assume their students will become professors?

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Johanna AlonsoThe Doctoral Dilemma

Johanna Alonso

Mon, 02/03/2025 – 03:00 AM

More than half of those who earn Ph.D.s now decide to leave academia after graduation. Why, then, do so many graduate programs still assume their students will become professors?

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Johanna Alonso 

Trump Orders Disrupt Academic Research

kathryn.palmer…

Mon, 02/03/2025 – 03:00 AM

As the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation review grants and programming for verboten topics—including DEI and “gender ideology”—many researchers aren’t sure if their projects will pass Trump’s nebulous, ideological tests.

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Kathryn PalmerTrump Orders Disrupt Academic Research

kathryn.palmer…

Mon, 02/03/2025 – 03:00 AM

As the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation review grants and programming for verboten topics—including DEI and “gender ideology”—many researchers aren’t sure if their projects will pass Trump’s nebulous, ideological tests.

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Kathryn Palmer 

California’s new bar exam, launching on February 25, 2025, has faced significant issues in its early stages, including scheduling problems, technical glitches with remote proctoring, and limited in-person test locations. As reported by Reuters, 67% of examinees have struggled with the system, causing frustration for the 5,300 test takers. Communication breakdowns and errors in registration have only added to the challenges, leaving many uncertain about the exam’s rollout despite efforts to resolve these issues.

West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu faced protests from students at Kolkata’s Jogeshchandra Law College, who alleged threats from Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) members over organizing Saraswati Puja. A court order ensured security, but tensions escalated. Basu assured action on the students’ grievances, while political leaders clashed over the issue, accusing each other of stirring communal discord.

The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 20,000 crore to promote R&D, AI, and geospatial initiatives, alongside support for Atal Tinkering Labs to foster innovation. While industry leaders praise these steps, they argue that India needs more investment and strategic focus, particularly in private sector-driven research and industry-academia collaboration, to achieve global leadership in emerging technologies.

Trump’s DEI crackdown is forcing US colleges to reassess diversity programs. From name changes at institutions like Northeastern University to program cancellations at Rutgers, schools are adapting to new restrictions that threaten federal funding. As colleges strive to maintain their commitment to diversity amid growing political pressure, the future of DEI initiatives in higher education remains uncertain, with institutions balancing compliance and their core values.

The Kerala KMAT 2025 registration has begun for students seeking admission to MBA programs. The exam is scheduled for February 23, 2025. Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s degree can apply via the CEE official website. Applicants must follow the steps to register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee for consideration

The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Karnataka, has announced the Karnataka Diploma Result 2025 for the November/December 2024 exams on February 3, 2025. Candidates can check their scores by entering their registration number and date of birth on the official portals, dtek.karnataka.gov.in or btelinx.in. The result includes details such as marks obtained, total marks, and course name. Students are encouraged to check their results promptly for further educational steps.

The COMEDK UGET 2025 registration started on February 3, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online until March 15, 2025, on the official COMEDK website. The entrance exam is scheduled for May 10, 2025. Candidates can also access mock test papers starting February 17. The registration fee is INR 1,950, or INR 3,200 for both COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE exams.