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Princeton students with housing accommodations face uncertainty over new pre-draw policy

Princeton University’s new housing policy for the 2025–26 academic year has left students with approved accommodations in uncertainty. The removal of the drawmate option during the pre-draw process has sparked frustration and confusion among students with disabilities. The change, which was not publicly announced beforehand, has led to concerns over roommate assignments, particularly for those

Sanjay Sharma
February 20, 2025

Illinois governor joins national trend, proposes statewide cellphone ban to boost students’ focus and mental health

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is joining a national movement by proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms to improve student focus, mental health, and social interaction. The legislation, which could be implemented by the 2026-2027 school year, has already seen positive results in several Illinois districts. Supported by research linking social media to anxiety,

Sanjay Sharma
February 20, 2025

US colleges brace for potential funding cuts as Education Department’s controversial ‘Dear Colleague’ letter sparks nationwide backlash

The US Department of Education’s February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” letter, calling for race-neutral policies on hiring, compensation, and housing, has sparked a major backlash from over 2,000 universities. Critics, including college leaders and legal experts, argue the letter represents government overreach and threatens institutional autonomy. As the higher education community grapples with potential funding

Sanjay Sharma
February 20, 2025

Georgia Representative proposes law to mandate inclusion of HBCU grads into State university system

State Representative Floyd Griffin introduces House Bill 203 to mandate inclusion of HBCU graduates on the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents. By 2028, at least one member must be an HBCU alumnus, increasing to two by 2031, ensuring leadership reflects student diversity.

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Snowstorm slams East Tennessee as schools shut down amid widespread disruptions

A powerful snowstorm swept through East Tennessee on February 19, covering the region in up to three inches of snow and creating hazardous road conditions. In response, multiple school districts announced closures for February 20, while some shifted to remote learning or delayed schedules. The National Weather Service issued advisories, urging residents to minimize travel

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Jharkhand Board cancels class 10 Science, Hindi exams after question paper leak, new dates soon: Check official notice here

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has canceled the class 10 Hindi and Science board exams conducted on February 18 and 20, 2025, respectively. Fresh dates for the re-examinations will be announced soon, following concerns raised via social media and newspapers.

Deepto Banerjee
February 20, 2025

TS EAMCET 2025 notice out: Check important dates, exam schedule and more

The Telangana Council for Higher Education has released the TS EAMCET 2025 notification, with registrations starting from February 25 to April 4, 2025. The exam will take place from April 29 to May 5, 2025, in two shifts for Agriculture & Pharmacy and Engineering courses.

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

LNMU UG result 2025 out for 2nd semester, direct link to check here

Lalit Narayan Mithila University has declared the UG 2nd Semester results for Arts, Commerce, and Science courses for the 2023-27 session. Students can check their results on the official website from February 20, 2025, using their Roll Numbers.

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

CBSE to seek public feedback on draft schema for twice-yearly examinations

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the Ministry of Education, in consultation with key officials, is considering conducting CBSE board exams twice a year. A draft proposal will soon be released for public consultation. This reform aims to create a stress-free learning environment and aligns with the new National Education Policy (NEP).

amubuddy
February 20, 2025