Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT vs Stanford: Which top-ranked university offers a better global advantage? – Times of India

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Stanford University (Pexels) When discussions turn to academic excellence, research leadership, and career-driven education, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University invariably rise to the top. Both institutions have carved out global reputations that transcend disciplines, from advanced engineering and computer science to business and sustainability. In the QS World University Rankings 2026,…

Harvard, Stanford and Oxford among the top 10 of 2025-2026 Best Global Universities rankings by US News & World Report: Check the complete list here – Times of India

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The US News & World Report has released its 2025-2026 Best Global Universities rankings, assessing over 2,250 institutions across more than 100 countries. This comprehensive evaluation is based on academic research output, global and regional reputation, and subject-specific performance metrics sourced from Clarivate’s Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics.According to the…

Why Megha Vemuri an Indian-origin student was banned from her own graduation ceremony at MIT – Times of India

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A commencement ceremony, especially at a globally renowned institution like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is meant to be a culmination of years of effort, an academic crescendo that signals both achievement and aspiration. For Megha Vemuri, the elected president of MIT’s Class of 2025, it was supposed to be precisely that. But in…

MIT bans Indian-origin student from graduation event over pro-Palestine speech

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) barred the Class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri from participating in Friday’s official graduation commencement ceremony after she delivered a pro-Palestine speech during a separate campus event a day earlier. The university confirmed the disciplinary action in a statement on Friday, without naming the student. “While that individual had…

Saying ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Is Costly. But Maybe It’s Worth the Price.

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The question of whether to be polite to artificial intelligence may seem a moot point — it is artificial, after all. But Sam Altman, the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, recently shed light on the cost of adding an extra “Please!” or “Thank you!” to chatbot prompts. Someone posted on X last…

Saying ‘Thank You’ to Chat GPT Uses Energy. Should You Do It Anyway?

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The question of whether to be polite to artificial intelligence may seem a moot point — it is artificial, after all. But Sam Altman, the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, recently shed light on the cost of adding an extra “Please!” or “Thank you!” to chatbot prompts. Someone posted on X last…

Boston Faces Identity Crisis Amid Trump’s Cuts to University and Research Funding

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For generations, students and researchers from around the world have flocked to Boston, drawn not just to a college or university but to a region where high-minded intellectual life was part of its brand. The Boston area has thrived from their presence, its many schools and top-ranked research hospitals keeping its economy strong and its…

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

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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…

THE World University Reputation Rankings 2025: Check the list of top 10 US institutions here – The Times of India

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World University Reputation Rankings 2025: The Times Higher Education (THE) has released the World University Reputation Rankings 2025 featuring the top global universities that have established their fame over the years. The ranking is determined by taking into account numerous factors such as vote counts, pairwise comparison, and voter diversity. Vote counts evaluate the number…

Trump Wants Pushes to Crack Down on Antisemitism. Many Already Have.

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Universities have set up task forces, tightened discipline policies and used surveillance cameras to track protesters’ movements. They have hired private investigators to examine cases of anti-Israel speech and activism. These are just a few of the measures administrators have taken to curb criticisms that they have allowed antisemitism to fester as pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread…