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US universities review CPT rules for international students as higher education groups seek court relief, hearing on November 6

Four US higher education organisations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s stricter interpretation of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) rules for international students, with a hearing scheduled for November 6. The groups are seeking to pause the changes, arguing that they have disrupted internships and created uncertainty for universities.

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Odisha campus polls: ABVP claims victory in 8 of 13 universities; CM says Gen Z has faith in PM

ABVP has claimed victories in eight out of 13 state universities during student elections held in Odisha. The opposition BJD-affiliated BCJD stated its candidates won approximately 55 to 60 percent of the seats. The NSUI reported that it secured president posts in 30 colleges while finishing second in an additional…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

CPT Rules Face Court Test: US college groups seek injunction; Nov 6 hearing may curb limits

A significant hearing set for November 6 will address a lawsuit challenging the revised Curricular Practical Training rules introduced by the Trump administration. Four prominent higher education organizations are appealing in the US District Court as many universities have been forced to pause or limit CPT authorizations, directly impacting students'…

The Times of India · Oct 16

How to Get an Affidavit Made in India and When You Actually Need One

What an Affidavit Actually IsAn affidavit is a written statement you sign in front of a notary or magistrate and swear is true. That oath is what gives it legal weight. Without the sworn signature and the notary's stamp, it is just a typed letter. The document itself can be…

Times Life · Oct 15

Inside the college majors at elite universities where graduates earn more than $250,000—over 4 times their peers

Carnegie Mellon had six programs whose graduates earned more than $150,000 annually—the most of any university on the list.

Fortune · Oct 14

College Still Has a Future, but It's No Longer the Default Choice

High costs and political bias have eroded higher education’s standing.

Reason · Oct 14

UK study visa refusals impact university offers for foreign students: Report

British universities are changing their approach to international admissions following new regulations from the UK Home Office. With the visa rejection threshold lowered from 10% to 5%, schools are proactively rescinding offers, especially for candidates from countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria where rejections are rising sharply. This shift signifies…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Minnesota State weighs plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to help struggling universities

Minnesota State is considering reallocating millions from its colleges to support two financially unstable universities

The Independent UK · Oct 13

No, Giving Immigrants Research Jobs Is Not Fraud​

J.D. Vance says he's probing universities for visa fraud, but the investigation is really about protectionism.

Reason · Oct 13

Strikes, teaching bans and slashed subjects: how Australian unis are an education in uncertainty and cost-cutting

The relationship between universities and their students and staff has reached an untenable level of conflict

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12