Colleges - Wander City

After thousands of visa losses, US colleges warn international students not to travel – The Times of India

Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel. (AP Photo) Amid growing uncertainty over immigration policy enforcement, universities across the US are warning international students against nonessential travel. The advisory comes after at least 4,736 international students had their visa records terminated, creating widespread concern within academic institutions and student communities.According…

Feeling Political Heat From Trump, Colleges Pump Up Their Lobbying

alishpagda08@gmail.com2 weeks ago010 mins

Top colleges in the cross hairs of President Trump have sharply increased their spending on lobbying, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Ten universities that have been singled out by the administration for scrutiny spent a combined $2.8 million lobbying the federal government in the first three months of 2025, which is…

Video: How Colleges Are Turning Athletes Into Influencers

alishpagda08@gmail.com2 weeks ago01 mins

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for its sports programs, but now it has something else to offer its athletes: an opportunity to become an influencer. Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter who covers social media for The New York Times, returned to her alma mater to learn more. Source link

Only 39 US colleges can withstand Trump’s freeze on research dollars—here’s why – The Times of India

alishpagda08@gmail.com3 weeks ago06 mins

39 colleges that can afford to resist Trump’s demands President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping freeze on federal research funding, targeting American colleges and universities that refuse to comply with new political conditions. Among these are requirements to eliminate diversity programs, curb student protest, and allow federal audits—demands that many institutions view as…

The Conservative Activist Pushing Trump to Attack U.S. Colleges

alishpagda08@gmail.com4 weeks ago01 mins

Christopher Rufo has helped inspire Republican messaging and bills on hot-button issues. Source link

NMC releases provisional UG, PG medical seat count for 2024-25, colleges asked to verify within 15 days: Check official notice and other details here – The Times of India

alishpagda08@gmail.com1 month ago02 mins

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published the provisional seat count for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical courses, including broad and super speciality programmes, for the academic year 2024-25. The data has been made available on the official NMC website for stakeholder review.The NMC has directed all affiliated medical colleges and institutions to thoroughly…

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

alishpagda08@gmail.com1 month ago014 mins

In his attacks on law firms, universities and other American institutions, President Trump is relying on an illusion. The illusion is that the institutions are powerless to fight back and that they face a choice between principle and survival. These institutions do not have to capitulate to Mr. Trump. They have a realistic path to…

Top 5 US colleges for Physics and Astronomy according to QS World University Subject-wise Rankings 2025 – The Times of India

alishpagda08@gmail.com1 month ago05 mins

Breakthroughs in quantum mechanics, astrophysics, and space exploration are transforming how we understand the universe. Interest in Physics and Astronomy has never been higher, with students eager to explore black holes, dark matter, and the forces shaping reality. The United States has become a global hub for this pursuit, home to universities that push the…

At Black Colleges, a Stubborn Gender Enrollment Gap Keeps Growing

alishpagda08@gmail.com1 month ago016 mins

Before stepping foot on Howard University’s campus, Skylar Wilson knew she would see more women there than men. But just how many more stunned her: Howard, one of the most elite historically Black colleges and universities in the nation, is only 25 percent men — 19 percent Black men. “I was like, ‘Wow,’” said Ms….

How Colleges Are Surveilling Students Now

alishpagda08@gmail.com1 month ago016 mins

At the University of Pennsylvania last fall, someone splattered red paint on a statue honoring Benjamin Franklin, the school’s founder. Within hours, campus workers washed it off. But the university was eager to find the culprit. A pro-Palestinian group had claimed responsibility on social media. The university examined footage and identified a student’s cellphone number…