Higher Education

Universitas Nusa Mandiri's (UNM) Digital Business Program actively participated in the National Technical Guidance (Bimteknas) themed Management of Study Programs Based on Excellent Accreditation. The event, organized by the Association of Private Economics and Business Faculties of Indonesia (AFEBSI), took place from February 5-7, 2026, in South Jakarta. This involvement marks a strategic step for UNM to strengthen academic governance toward excellent accreditation.

23 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Central Ethiopia Region's Education Bureau is working to increase the number of students transitioning to higher education institutions. In collaboration with the MasterCard Foundation, a pilot program to improve student performance has started in Werabe town.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, highlighted ongoing challenges in admitting more matriculants to higher learning institutions despite rising pass rates. Speaking in Cape Town, she discussed departmental efforts to streamline processes amid limited resources. Improvements to the NSFAS application system aim to ease access for students nationwide.

13 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli

A new tiered federal excise tax on investment income from large private university endowments—enacted in President Donald Trump’s 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” and taking effect for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2025—is prompting hiring freezes, program cutbacks and renewed debate over whether the policy is aimed at revenue or at reshaping higher education.

Jawaharlal Nehru University's teachers' association has accused the vice-chancellor of advancing a plan to hand over the Gomti Guest House to the Indian Council of World Affairs under the Ministry of External Affairs amid financial difficulties. The administration has denied the charges, noting that a committee is examining optimal use of resources. The issue arises as the university seeks new revenue without raising fees.

11 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli

The White House recently hosted an education roundtable focused on what administration officials describe as ideological capture in higher education and the effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on U.S. campuses. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon led the discussion, emphasizing what she called the need to restore free inquiry and academic rigor.