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Trump administration to international student visa applicants: Make social media profiles public
SALT LAKE CITY — International students hoping to matriculate at American colleges and universities will soon be able to again apply for a visa — but only if they make their Instagram, Facebook, X and other social media profiles public. Last...

Skills Acquisition: Way Forward For Nigeria’s Educational Development
2 “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” – Robert Greene As concerned Nigerians keep deliberating on the best way to navigate the twists and turns inherent in our education delivery system, if yours...

Tina Vachani, Co-Founder Of Routes2Roots, Promotes Cultural Exchange And Education Across Borders
Routes2Roots, an arts and culture NGO champions cultural education and has extended its influence across India and globally. “Routes2Roots stands for ‘way to our origins’. Our goal is to bring about peace and harmony on a global scale, and we...

Acropolis Museum Hits 2 Million Visitors in 2024, Climbs Global Rankings
Photo source: Acropolis Museum Marking a major milestone in its 16th year, the Acropolis Museum welcomed over 2 million visitors in 2024, reinforcing its status as one of the premier cultural destinations in Athens. During a recent press...

SU retains top spot among other universities in India
Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, June 21: Shoolini University today was named as the top private university in India, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The...

Langley Christian School building $27 million in new student spaces
Langley Christian School (LCS) began raising the walls on Langley’s newest school this week as part of a $27 million upgrade of its local schools. The tilting of the walls on this 53,000 square foot project on a site in the area of Fraser Highway...

How learning Korean benefits Indian students
With its unique alphabet (Hangul) and grammar structure, Korean challenges the brain in ways that few other languages do. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Today, the ability to communicate across cultures is not just a valuable skill, but...

FJMU among world’s top 200 varsities
LAHORE:Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) has been recognised among the top medical universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, for excelling in medical education and healthcare, achieving a prominent position at the national...
Homeless Families to be Sheltered at Downtown High School
At the end of June, a shelter for families with children enrolled in San Francisco public schools, located at Buena Vista Horace Mann (BVHM) School, will move to Downtown High School for three years while BVHM is being renovated. The shelter will...

Are foreign university campuses in India truly beneficial?
The presence of top-ranked foreign university campuses in India is also expected to bring several advantages to the host country. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Every year, thousands of Indian students pursue higher education abroad,...

Assam: 11th International Yoga Day celebrated across state
BOKAKHAT: In harmony with the global celebration, the 11th International Yoga Day was observed in Bokakhat on Saturday under the initiative of the National AYUSH Mission, Assam, in collaboration with the Bokakhat Sub-Divisional Administration. The...

Cullman County Schools announces career tech administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education recently named Dr. Susan Patrick as the system’s director of career technical education. Adam Edmondson is the new principal of Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA). “Cullman County Schools...

Onabanjo University’s crackdown on indecency
A viral video which showed female students of Onabisi Onabajo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, queuing up for inspection, to find out if they were wearing bra, to be allowed to go into the examination hall, sparked reactions on social...

South Carolina Moves to Ban NIL Deals for High School Athletes Amid Growing Legal Debate
South Carolina High School League Bans NIL Compensation In response to legislative pressure, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) amended its bylaws this week to explicitly prohibit student-athletes from earning compensation for their...

Herald News Briefs: Students honored, calendar question raised
Published 10:36 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 Should Buckingham County Public Schools change their spring break schedule for governor’s school students? That’s a question raised during this month’s school board meeting on Wednesday, June 11. Board...
Freed Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil vows to 'continue advocating'
21 June 2025, 21:01 Mahmoud Khalil alongside his wife Noor Abdalla upon arriving at Newark International Airport on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Picture: Alamy Mahmoud Khalil, who was released from ICE detention yesterday, has vowed to continue to...

Should eLearning be Mandatory for High School Graduation
Introduction: The world is rapidly changing, and education is no exception. With the emergence of eLearning, the debates on its effectiveness and its relevance in our school systems are growing. One crucial question surfaces: Should eLearning be a...

NUML, Korean university sign LOI for academic collaboration
Islamabad:A delegation from Tongwon University, Republic of Korea, led by Vice President Professor Dr. Choi Jongin, visited the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) today to explore avenues of academic collaboration and cultural...

‘Teacher Snored While Students Studied’: Maharashtra Govt School Teacher Caught Sleeping in Classroom for Over 30 Minutes in Jalna, Probe Ordered After Video Goes Viral
In Maharashtra’s Jalna district, a government school teacher, VK Munde, was caught sleeping in a classroom full of students at Zila Parishad’s Marathi-medium school in Gadegavan village. A video of the incident shows Munde sprawled on a chair with...

On 11th International Yoga Day, Haryana govt announces 5-min yoga break in offices
To provide a stress-free environment, the Haryana government has decided to offer a five-minute yoga break for its employees.The state will also implement a uniform yoga curriculum in all universities and colleges in Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab...