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University of Texas considers Trump compact despite concerns over academic freedom, tuition freeze, and gender definition rules

University of Texas reviews Trump Compact for Excellence despite academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Texas (UT) is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed funding agreement that could provide the university with substantial federal support. The compact, referred to by the White House as the “Compact for Excellence in…

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Black enrollment at elite US colleges drops sharply after AFF ban, AP analysis finds

Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent…

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Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path: From UN public health expert to India’s top political strategist

Prashant Kishor educational qualification and career path Prashant Kishor, widely known as PK, has emerged as one of India’s most influential political strategists. Recently, he announced the formation of his own political party, Jan Suraaj, in Bihar, signalling a transition from behind-the-scenes strategist to active politician. The party is set to contest all 243 seats…

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Who is Sudarshan Kamath, Indian origin founder offering jobs to laid-off Meta employees?

Sudarshan Kamath (Photo: LinkedIn) Sudarshan Kamath, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, has made headlines for offering positions to employees recently laid off from Meta Platforms’ AI division. The San Francisco-based founder leads Smallest AI, a startup focused on speech-based artificial intelligence systems. Kamath announced on social media that eligible candidates could receive base salaries between $200,000 and…

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Fear on the school route: Chicago moves to consider remote learning amid ICE raids

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity intensifies in Chicago neighborhoods, students and educators are confronting a new reality of fear that reaches far beyond the classroom. Reports of detentions and enforcement near schools have heightened anxiety among families, prompting urgent calls from the Chicago Board of Education for emergency measures, including potential virtual learning…

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Why is Harvard becoming less diverse? Black and Hispanic enrollment declines as Asian American numbers rise

Harvard University’s latest enrollment figures reveal a significant shift in the racial composition of its first-year class, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on affirmative action. According to data released by Harvard College, Black students now make up 11.5 percent of the incoming class, down from 14 percent last year and 18…

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