Assam CM reviews fee-waiver education scheme: 57,469 candidates qualify for free admission Himanta Biswa Sarma leads the Pragyan Bharti scheme, offering free higher education to 57,469 eligible students through NFSA ration cards. An awareness campaign and upcoming merit lists aim to maximize student participation, ensuring educational opportunities for those with parental incomes under Rs 2 lakh annually. UC Irvine renames biology school after $50-million donation from entrepreneur The university said the $50 million from Charlie Dunlop will be used for an endowment fund within the School of Biological Sciences. Courts halt parts of President Biden’s student loan repayment plan Two lawsuits filed by Republican-led states argue that the Biden administration overstepped its authority when it implemented the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) repayment plan. |
Kim Jenkins encourages BYU students to ‘bring light into your life’ Kim Jenkins, the communications director of the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, urged students to find the light of Christ in times of darkness during her devotional address on Tuesday, June 25. Seattle schools ponder clear backpacks, required IDs to improve safety The district has allocated $2 million to improve school security and is considering additional measures for the 2024-25 school year. |