George Mason University’s DEI programes found in breach of federal civil rights law

George Mason University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have been flagged by the US Department of Education for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A federal investigation found that race-conscious hiring and promotion practices were noncompliant. The university is reviewing corrective measures while balancing legal obligations, faculty representation, and broader debates over the limits of diversity programs in public higher education.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
via IFTTT

Gavin Newsom educational qualifications: Here's where California's Governor studied from

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s fierce criticism of Ivy League universities for “selling their souls” to the Trump administration is deeply intertwined with his own educational journey. Shaped by dyslexia, resilience, and a Jesuit education at Santa Clara University, Newsom’s defiance reflects his lifelong pursuit of intellectual independence and raises urgent questions about the integrity of higher education under political pressure.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
via IFTTT

RSSB postpones VDO 2025 exam due to administrative reasons: Check details here

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has postponed the Village Development Officer (VDO) 2025 exam from August 31 to November 2, 2025. The three-hour test will feature 160 multiple-choice questions across seven subjects, including language, mathematics, and Rajasthan’s history and resources. The recruitment drive aims to fill 850 VDO posts, with candidates required to retain OMR copies until the results.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
via IFTTT

ET Startup Awards 2025: Nominees for Best on Campus

The Best on Campus award will showcase a startup whose impact can be judged both by the idea and the execution. The founders should have been students whose aim was to build a commercial enterprise.

from Tech-Economic Times
via IFTTT

Centre injects Rs 211 crore into Indian space sector under 'fund of funds for startups' scheme: Union minister Piyush Goyal

India has invested Rs 211 crore under the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme to boost space-tech innovation, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced.

from Tech-Economic Times
via IFTTT

Musk says xAI open sources Grok 2.5

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has open-sourced its Grok 2.5 model, with plans to release Grok 3 in about six months.

from Tech-Economic Times
via IFTTT

Silicon Valley is in its 'hard tech' era

Silicon Valley has shifted from its Web 2.0 heyday of perks and consumer apps to a more intense AI-driven era. With fewer frills and tougher tech, the focus is now on neural networks, GPUs, and defence startups, as San Francisco reclaims its place as the heart of global innovation.

from Tech-Economic Times
via IFTTT