Education
A Tragic Childhood: The Legacy of the 1960 Plane Crash in Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY — Dec. 16, 1960, was the day a devastating mid-air crash over New York City changed the lives of hundreds of people forever, including that of a young girl whose childhood was marked by the tragedy. The crash of United Airlines Flight 826 and Trans World...
Britain’s Most Prestigious Universities Were Paid £2.8 Million by Meta in 2024, Fueling Controversy Over Academic Autonomy
In 2024, Meta—the technology conglomerate which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—donated £2.8 million to some of the UK's most elite universities, ratcheting up criticism about the link between Big Tech and universities. This is one installment of a total of...
How International Students Can Gain from a Small-Town College
Each year, thousands of international students come to study in the United States, more often than not packing off to large cities and famous universities for prestige and perceived promise. Yet more and more are finding that small-town colleges provide a distinctive,...
Some International Students at Penn State Among Those to Have Visas Revoked
In a development that has sent ripples through the academic community, some international students at Pennsylvania State University have had their visas revoked as part of a broader federal crackdown. This action is part of a nationwide initiative that has seen...
US Freezes Scholarship Funding: 5 Ways Students Are Caught in the Crossfire
By The Times of India In a surprising move that has sent ripples across the global academic community, the United States government has frozen a significant portion of its international scholarship funding. This decision, made under the banner of budget realignment...
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
By Collin Binkley and Moriah Balingit In a move that has sent shockwaves through the educational landscape, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 50%, aligning with President Donald Trump's agenda to...
Concerns for Higher Education Under the Trump Administration
By Shaun Carver The landscape of higher education in the United States has faced numerous challenges over the years, but the return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 has reignited concerns among educators, students, and policymakers. With proposed policy...
Global education must integrate AI, centred on humanity Ahmed Mohamdeen Elfatih
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating various sectors, the integration of AI into global education systems has become a focal point of discussion among educators, policymakers, and technologists. Ahmed Mohamdeen Elfatih, a prominent voice...
TED Talks Puts Out an All-Call for a New Leader
By Julie Bort In a pivotal move that signals a new chapter for the iconic TED Talks brand, the nonprofit organization has officially launched a global search for its next leader. TED, renowned for its conferences that offer “ideas worth spreading,” has announced it is...