Haryana CM announces full scholarships for SC & OBC students in medical, engineering courses nationwide

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced full scholarships for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class students. This will be for medical and engineering courses in government colleges. The state government will create a portal for this initiative. The announcement occurred at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule’s birth anniversary event in Gurugram. Several prominent leaders attended the event.

Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 comes into effect, marking major reforms in higher education

The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, has been enacted, ushering in significant reforms to the state’s higher education system. This act grants universities autonomy in teacher recruitment through expert committees, replacing the OPSC. It also reintroduces the Senate for broader participation in decision-making and enhances financial oversight with new committees and audits, aiming for improved academic excellence and accessibility.

LA schools repel federal agents in bold standoff over student immigration checks

Federal immigration agents were denied entry at two Los Angeles elementary schools after attempting to locate five young students, triggering public outrage. The incident follows the Trump administration’s rollback of protections for sensitive areas like schools. LAUSD officials defended their stance, reinforcing sanctuary policies and condemning what they described as fear-driven enforcement targeting vulnerable children.

Is the American dream for students crumbling under the weight of the tariff war?

As sweeping US tariffs reshape global trade, their ripple effects are dismantling the American Dream for international students. With rising costs, vanishing job prospects, and a broken promise of opportunity, aspiring scholars from tariff-hit nations now find themselves priced out and disillusioned—caught in a geopolitical crossfire they never signed up for.

Florida school district declines to renew teacher’s contract over use of student’s preferred name

Melissa Calhoun, a literature teacher in Brevard County, Florida, faces contract non-renewal for using a student’s preferred name without parental consent, allegedly violating the state’s Parental Rights in Education law. The decision has sparked student protests and public backlash, spotlighting the broader clash between LGBTQ+ inclusivity, parental authority, and teacher discretion in Florida’s public schools.

Student aspirations shattered as 118 lose US visas in sweeping SEVIS review

At least 118 international students across Texas universities have had their immigration status altered, with their names removed from the SEVIS database. This drastic move, linked to recent political protests, has left students without legal standing, employment eligibility, or the ability to contest the changes. As political activism and scrutiny intensify, these students face uncertain futures and limited options for reinstatement.