For decades, America’s graduate education system rested on a fragile yet powerful premise: that the federal government would serve as a reliable lender of last resort, ensuring that economic background was not a barrier to intellectual ambition. That social contract, quietly forged through policies like federal Direct PLUS loans and income-driven repayment plans, is now…
Manjul Bhargava, Manindra Agrawal, S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan, and Sanjeev Arora. In the field of mathematics, several Indian-origin scholars have made lasting contributions while being associated with institutions in the US. These mathematicians have shaped diverse areas ranging from number theory and statistics to optimisation and computational complexity. Their academic journeys and institutional affiliations reflect…
Saina Nehwal, born on March 17, 1990, in Hisar, Haryana, didn’t just smash shuttlecocks—she smashed stereotypes too. While many would expect a superstar athlete to have endless trophies and textbooks, Saina’s school story is refreshingly straightforward: She studied only till class 12. But don’t let that fool you; her journey from classrooms to global courts…
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) was once considered a non-negotiable benchmark for graduate school admissions in the United States. It tested analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative aptitude in a format designed to offer standardised comparisons. In 2025, that standard is no longer universally upheld.Many universities across the USA have moved towards test-optional or test-free…
US employee fights back against HR pension sabotage and wins full retirement benefits. (AI Image) In a tale of workplace perseverance and sharp wit, a veteran US employee narrowly avoided being pushed out just weeks before qualifying for his pension. After decades of service at a Forbes 500 company, he found himself under scrutiny by…
US Title I funds redistributed in North Dakota under new census-based formula. (AI Image) North Dakota has implemented a new method for distributing federal Title I education funds, affecting public K–12 schools across the state. The changes align the state’s funding approach with that used in 43 other US states, shifting the basis of allocation…
Most US teens see college as crucial despite challenges, AP-NORC survey shows. (AI Image) A recent survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a significant shift in the perception of higher education among US teenagers. According to the data, 62% of teenagers aged 13 to 17 say it is “extremely”…
Harvard’s digital purge of DEI resources signals shift in US university policies Harvard University has come under intense scrutiny following the removal of multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) websites from its official College webpage. This digital purge included the deletion of entire offices dedicated to supporting women, LGBTQ+ students, and students of colour. The…
The US MBA shift: From corporate careers to cleaning ducts and fixing plumbing. (AI Image) A growing number of MBA graduates in the United States are choosing to leave traditional corporate careers to purchase and operate small, often unglamorous, businesses in sectors such as HVAC, plumbing, and car washing. This trend is part of a…
At a time when many adults are questioning the value of a college degree, American teenage girls are moving in the opposite direction—with conviction. According to a new AP-NORC poll, seven in ten girls aged 13 to 17 say graduating from college is “extremely” or “very” important to them. In comparison, only 54% of boys…
