Education
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Philippines PRC Withholds Identity of March 2026 Physician Topnotcher
The Professional Regulation Commission released the March 2026 Physician Licensure Examination results, but the top spot remains a mystery due to a ‘name withheld’ status.
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Summer 2026 Internships: The Competitive Shift to AI-Ready Roles
As Summer 2026 recruitment peaks, students face a landscape defined by AI-collaborative requirements and a surge in specialized, high-barrier placements.
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Storrs at a Crossroads: Growth, Athletics, and Academic Cuts
As UConn celebrates basketball success, faculty push back against academic program closures, citing concerns over transparency and impact.
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Irish Education Shake-up: Moving to a Finnish Model
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education has formally recommended a shift to a Finnish-style schooling model, proposing shorter days and frequent breaks to combat curriculum overload.
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Student Shoots Teacher, Takes Own Life at Texas High School
A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School on Monday before fatally shooting himself, prompting a massive emergency response in Comal ISD.
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Airdrie Primary School Tops 2026 Rankings Amid Socioeconomic Shift
Chapelside Primary in Airdrie has claimed the top spot in the 2026 Sunday Times Primary School League Table, defying trends as schools in deprived areas show significant academic growth.
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Faculty revolt against OpenAI contracts grows at major universities
Thousands of faculty members across the California State University and University of Colorado systems are petitioning against OpenAI partnerships, citing budget cuts and lack of educational utility.
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Transport Strike Forces Laguna and Albay to Suspend In-Person
A nationwide transport strike on March 26-27 leads Laguna and Albay to suspend face-to-face classes, shifting to online learning amid soaring fuel prices.
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Newington College Teacher Charged with Grooming 14-Year-Old Girl
Benjamin Collinge, a Newington College teacher, was charged with grooming a 14-year-old girl and possessing child abuse material.
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Florida Educator Peter Licata Appointed to Lead Fort Worth ISD
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has appointed former Broward County superintendent Peter B. Licata to lead the state-controlled Fort Worth ISD.
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Financial Crisis Forces MUNSU to Weigh Future of Campus Radio
Memorial University’s Students’ Union faces a $300,000 deficit, leading to an emergency April 1 meeting to decide the future of the 50-year-old campus radio station, CHMR.
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Duke Tuition Hits $96k Amid Internal Legal, Athletic Shifts
Duke University raises undergraduate tuition above $96,000 amid ongoing legal issues and leadership changes in its athletics department.
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Teens Seek College Alternatives Amid Rising Costs and AI Threats
With college costs soaring and AI impacting white-collar jobs, teens are increasingly exploring vocational paths and apprenticeships for stable careers.
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SPPU Results and Startup Olympiad 2026 Drive Pune Innovation
Savitribai Phule Pune University concludes its 2026 Startup Olympiad while finalizing Winter 2025 results, marking a dual focus on academic progression and entrepreneurship.
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UCD Professor Faces 148 Charges Over Student Data Hacking
Dr. Stephen Davis of UCD’s School of Archaeology has been charged with 148 offenses, including harassment and unauthorized computer access, following a major cybercrime investigation.