Colleges

Telangana lost nearly 7,400 teachers in a decade despite rising student enrolments, accompanied by a decline in colleges, a sharp drop in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), and a worsening pupil-teacher ratio.

Under a federal rule, colleges must ensure graduates are financially better off, or they risk losing access to federal financial aid. The regulation aims to hold educational institutions accountable for student outcomes.

Officials provided a non-committal response to a complaint about excessive charging in colleges, which has drawn criticism. The reaction highlights dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete action on the issue.

Heavy rain in Kodagu caused 165 mm of rainfall in 24 hours in Bhagamandala, leading to a tree fall that damaged a house and a road collapse. Schools and colleges declared a holiday due to the weather.

Colleges are creating sports programs within business schools to address the sports industry's growing career opportunities. Institutions aim to train students for evolving roles in this booming sector.

Four programs are expanding hands-on learning through AI workshops, race cars, and biotech labs to meet student demand and workforce needs. Colleges are implementing these methods to align education with practical skills.

New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students in colleges is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students.

A new NYC law requires the NYPD to report to the City Council on preventing harassment near K-12 schools but does not extend the same requirement to colleges, where most anti-Israel rallies occur. The law specifically excludes college campuses from its provisions.

A DMK lawyer filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into Chief Minister's birthday celebrations in schools and colleges. The lawyer alleges students were compelled to participate in political sloganeering and singing songs praising political figures.

A federal program allowing funds for short-term workforce training began on July 1, but only 11 states have developed roadmaps for colleges to apply. The initiative highlights limited state-level preparation despite the program's launch.

The article examines the long-standing connection between federal student loans and college tuition costs, noting that while the link has been discussed for four decades, it remains unclear if new loan limits will effectively reduce expenses. Economists are analyzing the potential impact.

Colleges are addressing declining public trust through open discussions about rising concerns. Higher education leaders are responding to a year of intense political pressure by seeking solutions.

A new report from the AAC&U argues that colleges must take accountability for low public confidence without yielding to political criticism. The report emphasizes the need for immediate action to restore trust in higher education.

Hackers are targeting dozens of colleges through Canvas, an educational platform. The article highlights the ongoing security threat affecting multiple institutions.

Colleges and funders are replacing race-based scholarships with race-neutral alternatives as the Trump administration targets these programs, raising questions about their future. The shift reflects efforts to adapt to policy pressures while maintaining support for students.

Anantapur SP urges schools and colleges to enhance staff monitoring to ensure student safety. The SP emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent students from falling prey to addictions like cannabis and drugs.

President Donald Trump's administration investigated multiple college campuses and threatened to cut federal funding unless they aligned with his agenda. The actions targeted academic institutions under the Trump administration's policies.

Colleges face an enrollment crisis as the number of high school graduates declines, forcing institutions to make difficult decisions. The article warns that some colleges will close, others will merge, and surviving institutions may undergo significant transformations to adapt to reduced student populations.

The Trump administration has delayed a Justice Department rule requiring schools, colleges, and public institutions to make online content accessible to people with disabilities, pushing back the original deadline for compliance. The rule aimed to improve digital accessibility in educational and public settings.

Colleges have been using a study to boost student voting but are now frozen from new data due to a Trump administration investigation.