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Trump signed an executive order instructing administration officials to alter a student loan forgiveness program for public servants to exclude nonprofit organizations that engage in activities that have what he called a «substantial illegal purpose.» His order to restrict the program appears to target groups supporting immigrants in the country illegally, diversity initiatives or gender-affirming care for children, among others, as the Trump administration has sought to eliminate federal support for efforts that have drawn right-wing ire. The order, made public Friday, is the latest of many attempts to overhaul the loan forgiveness program, which has often whipsawed borrowers with rule changes and bureaucratic obstacles.

Donald Trump administration announced on Friday that it was cutting down $400 million in funding for Columbia University due to its continued inaction to squelch antisemitism on campus. Cancelling grants and contracts of the Ivy League school, the US Departments of Justice, Health, Education and General Services Administration (GSA) stated in an official release that these «represent the first round of action and additional cancellations are expected to follow.» At present, Columbia University holds over $5 billion in federal grant commitments.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Learning to disagree, and working with customers and employees who have polarized views are lessons that will prepare graduates from the Kellogg School of Management for the real world. Francesca Cornelli, dean of Kellogg School of Management, told Mint that while attraction towards a master's in business administration (MBA) has not dwindled, what is taught in the classroom has changed to keep pace with the global environment.

Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has returned to her hometown of Barkana in Swat’s Shangla district for the first time in thirteen years. This visit carried deep significance, marking her first trip since she survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012. Accompanied by her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, and her husband, Asser Malik, Malala arrived in Barkana Shahpur by helicopter for a brief but meaningful visit. Her journey was not just personal but also a reaffirmation of her commitment to education and advocacy.

Fox News separately reported the State Department revoked the visa of a student who allegedly participated in what the department termed as «Hamas-supporting disruptions.» The revocation marked the first such action, according to the report. The State Department was working with the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, according to Axios.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Flush with funds, study-abroad platform Leap is in late-stage talks to acquire study-abroad fintech Prodigy Finance Ltd, with plans to acquire more startups, three persons close to the development told Mint. The final details are being ironed out, and the deal will close soon, said one of the persons, adding that Leap is also evaluating two to three other startups to acquire, with study-abroad consultancy KC Overseas Education being one of the leading prospects.

Department of Education's days of worry have already begun and now it looks like Trump could sign the executive order anytime soon in order to eradicate the federal agency altogether.

Department of Education", US media has reported. A long-cherished goal of conservatives, the move would deliver on a promise Donald Trump made during the election campaign. Trump plans to end some of the department's programmes, while others would be housed within different parts of the government, according to US media reports.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's top B-schools, including Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A), are betting on external coaches and counsellors to help students ace the placements at a time when the job market has turned uncertain amid a slowing economy, set to be exacerbated by a trade war unleashed by US president Donald Trump.

Karoline Leavitt, 27, made history by becoming the youngest White House Press Secretary's office under Donald Trump. Her appointment did not only show her rapid political ascent but also brought attention to her personal life. Notably, on her marriage to real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior.

digital ecosystem, said Unique Identification Authority of India Director S M D Jeelani here on Wednesday. Jeelani inaugurated Bengaluru-based forensics-driven cybersecurity company SISA's Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Lab at Dayananda Sagar University (DSU). «The lab is a step in the right direction-a critical step in shaping a new generation of cyber leaders who can play a key role and offer out-of-the-box thinking and expertise to protect our digital ecosystem,» said Jeelani.

OpenAI on Tuesday said it is supporting a new consortium, NextGenAI, aimed at advancing AI-assisted research at top universities. Sharing the company’s blog post, OpenAI chief Sam Altman said on X, “excited for this—advancing research and education with AI.”

President Donald Trump has announced a ban on protests he considers that he deemed as illegal on Tuesday, March 4. He stated that if schools or colleges allow these protests to take place, they will lose all federal funding. The move comes just hours ah

Donald Trump has issued a ban on what he referred to as «illegal protests», insisting that schools or colleges that experience these protests will lose all federal funding. Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut funding for schools that allow «illegal protests,» his latest threat to turn off the flow of federal money to the country's education system. Trump has made it clear in the past that protests against him are not appreciated, despite he and party's insistence on the importance of free speech in the US. The Republican has previously threatened to cut government funds to US colleges, schools and universities over teachings on gender and race, if they allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' sports teams, or if they insist on Covid-19 vaccine mandates. ALSO READ: Gene Hackman's neighbours drop bombshell confession, reveal eccentric details days after actor's death

Department of Education has taken down applications for all income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which are designed to keep monthly payments manageable and provide a pathway to eventual loan forgiveness. The move affects four popular IDR programs: Income-Based Repayment (IBR), Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), and the new SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan introduced by the Biden administration in 2023. These plans base payments on a borrower’s income and family size, with remaining balances forgiven after 20 or 25 years. The department did not make a formal announcement about the removal of IDR applications, instead posting a brief notice on its website. The lack of communication has led to widespread confusion, with borrowers and advocates scrambling for clarity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Finance and consulting firms that did not hire with their usual gusto last year are back at Indian business schools with a healthy appetite. Median salaries have risen, along with the number of offers.

The «misuse» of a 20-year-old foreign exchange rule, originally intended to make life easier for young Indians attending foreign universities, is believed to have drawn the attention of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), sources told ET. In 2003, the central bank allowed students going abroad to study to be treated as 'non-resident Indians' (NRIs). The regulation was issued to primarily help students who take up jobs in a foreign land to supplement their income. Until then, they were considered 'residents'. Since 'residents' are required under the law to send their foreign earnings back home, the rule was meant to shield working students from unwittingly breaching the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) which was enforced in 2000.

Stay tuned with Livemint for LIVE UpdatesICAI CA Foundation Results 2025 LIVE: A total of 1,20,609 students pursuing Chartered Accountancy appeared for their foundation examinationCA May 2025 Exams: On March 1, 2025, the registrations for the CA May 2025 exams commenced. Those students appearing for the CA Foundation, CA Inter, and CA Final exams can complete their registration through the e-services website.

consulting sector emerged the top recruiter with 201 offers — 37.3% of total offers – at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, as the business school announced the completion of its final placements for its flagship MBA programme’s Class of 2025. Overall, 456 students participated in the final placement process, securing 538 offers rolled out by 196 companies despite challenging market conditions, the institute said. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) emerged as the top recruiter in the management consulting cohort while Accenture Strategy led in the strategy consulting cohort. Other consulting firms that participated were McKinsey, Kearney, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D Little, Auctus Advisors, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, TCS, KPMG, PwC, and Vector Consulting, amongst others.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 25 February, the Avishkar Hyperloop student team from IIT-Madras and the railway ministry along with ArcelorMittal, Hindalco and Larsen & Toubro unveiled the Hyperloop test track. Once commissioned, it could cut Delhi-Jaipur travel (250km) to 30 minutes compared with 1 hour by air and 4–5 hours by road.