More than 200 university and college presidents have joined forces to condemn US President Donald Trump's administration for its alleged interference in higher education, citing Harvard University as a trigger for their collective action. The statement, signed by presidents from prestigious institutions such as Princeton University, Brown University, Columbia University, and the University of Hawaii, warns against "unprecedented government overreach" and "political interference" that threatens American higher education.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/23/world/society/us-college-presidents-trump/The Careers: The Next Generation camp provided an opportunity for high school girls in grades 10-12 from Taber and Lethbridge to explore various in-demand trades, learn from industry experts, and gain hands-on experience. The event aims to challenge gender stereotypes and empower the next generation of skilled tradeswomen in Alberta, with a focus on building confidence and preparing them for success in a male-dominated field.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-use-jumps-to-78-among-businesses-as-costs-drop/545156/Google searches for "how to teach kids about money" have surged 92% in the past month ahead of Teach Children to Save Day on April 27. Personal finance strategist Jamie Wall recommends teaching children four essential money skills: negotiating, investing, budgeting with allowances, and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures. Negotiating helps build confidence and critical thinking, while introducing investing concepts as early as age 10 can teach patience and long-term growth. Allowing kids to manage a weekly allowance tied to responsibilities helps them learn to budget, and letting them run a mini business teaches practical lessons about money, time, and value creation.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/parenting-101-4-money-rules-to-raise-millionaires/article_82c1f36e-b384-5323-9995-1eabd04d1780.htmlThe US Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Treasury, will oversee the student loan program, ensuring responsible management and adherence to law, aiming to help borrowers resume repayment for their financial well-being and the nation's economic stability.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250422/news/student-loans-in-default-to-be-referred-to-debt-collection-education-department-says/The US government is warning borrowers who default on their student loans that they have two weeks to visit specific websites to set up a payment plan, or face wage garnishments and withheld tax refunds. The Trump administration has stated there will be no mass loan forgiveness, which may exacerbate financial strains for millions of students as they balance new monthly payments with rising living costs and tariffs.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/trump-admin-to-resume-collection-on-defaulted-student-loans-starting-in-mayAjman University has achieved major international recognition, ranking among the top 500 universities worldwide and securing the #1 position in the UAE for employer reputation according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings. The university earned top spots in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Computer Science, Information Systems, and Mathematics. Dr. Sheikh Majid Bin Saeed Al Nuaimi and Dr. Karim Seghir presented awards to partners and donors such as Ali AlAssi, Al Rostamani Group, Dar Al Ber Society, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, Fast Building Contracting, IFFCO, International Charity Organization, and Tiger Group at the Recognition Ceremony.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/23/ajman-university-hosts-reunion-gala-2025The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that 81.14% of students passed the SSC public examinations, with 1,680 schools achieving a perfect 100% pass percentage and 19 schools reporting zero per cent pass percentage.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ap-records-8114-pass-percentage-in-ssc-exams-1874609Apple is expanding its presence in India with a new Delhi store, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Apple education initiative aims to support students and teachers across the country. In other news, a school teacher has been arrested for allegedly demanding nude pictures from a woman on Instagram. Additionally, the Indian government's IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) has predicted light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, UP, and Haryana.
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