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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

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…

Philip Sunshine, 94, Dies; Physician Who Pioneered Treatment of Premature Babies

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Philip Sunshine, a Stanford University physician who played an important role in establishing neonatology as a medical specialty, revolutionizing the care of premature and critically ill newborns who previously had little chance of survival, died on April 5 at his home in Cupertino, Calif. He was 94. His death was confirmed by his daughter Diana…

Shocked by visa cancellations, US education associations fight for students

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The American Council on Education (ACE) and 15 other higher educational associations have written a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem raising concerns over the spate of student visa cancellations. The letter, dated April 4, cites the growing cases of sudden cancellation of visas of students…

Stanford Protesters Charged With Felonies for Pro-Palestinian Occupation

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Prosecutors on Thursday filed felony charges against 12 pro-Palestinian protesters — all but one of them a current or former student at Stanford University — for breaking into administration offices in June and causing extensive damage. The charges were among the most severe levied against participants in last year’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses. More…

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…

Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions

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The Department of Justice said on Thursday that it would investigate whether several California universities were complying with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning the consideration of race in admissions. The checks, which the Justice Department described as “compliance review investigations,” would target Stanford University and three schools in the University of California system —…

5 top US colleges for Communication and Media studies according to QS World University Subject-Wise Rankings 2025 – The Times of India

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Mass communication is an ever-evolving field that plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, driving digital transformation, and influencing global narratives. With the rise of social media, streaming platforms, and digital journalism, the demand for skilled communication professionals has surged. Careers in this domain span journalism, public relations, digital marketing, broadcasting, and media production,…

As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block

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In the early weeks of the Trump administration’s push to slash funding that colleges and universities rely on, grants and contracts had been cut and, in a few cases, researchers had been laid off. In recent days, the fiscal pain has come to students. At the University of Pennsylvania, administrators have asked departments in the…

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Cuando a este profesor le dio cáncer, no renunció. Impartió una clase sobre ello

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Bryant Lin estaba de pie frente a su clase en Stanford en septiembre, probablemente una de las últimas que impartiría. Con solo 50 años y no fumador, le habían diagnosticado cáncer de pulmón en estadio 4 cuatro meses antes. La enfermedad es terminal, y Lin calculó que le quedaban unos dos años antes de que…

Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s academic map: What it took to lead one of the biggest companies in the world? – The Times of India

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The race for Artificial Intelligence is heating up, and it’s nothing short of a high-stakes thriller. With China advising its Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts to steer clear of rival nations like the United States, and tech giants like Google diving headfirst into the fray, the stakes have never been higher. New updates say that the…