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Amidst escalating antisemitic incidents at American universities, House Republicans, led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, have denounced university presidents for failing to protect Jewish students and faculty. Speaker Johnson and the party have announced plans to hold higher education institutions accountable for their negligence, threatening to revoke federal funding and favorable tax treatment. This follows the recent chaos at Columbia University, where a pro-Hamas mob seized Hamilton Hall, prompting police intervention. Similar incidents have occurred at various universities, including Harvard, Cooper Union, the University of Southern California, Yale, and UCLA, fueling concerns about the rampant antisemitism within academia.

Amidst rising anti-Israel protests on college campuses, Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres have proposed the COLUMBIA Act, which would empower the Department of Education to appoint antisemitism monitors at universities receiving federal funding. Conservative and free speech advocacy groups have raised concerns about the efficacy and potential infringement on free expression. The bill is intended to address incidents of antisemitism and create a safer environment for Jewish students, but some argue that it may be an insufficient solution to the underlying cultural issues on campuses.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed states to establish district-level panels aimed at curbing the menace of ragging in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). This move complies with directives issued by the Supreme Court in a judgment in 2009.

Following the Supreme Court’s directives, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated the establishment of district-level committees to tackle ragging in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). These committees will comprise representatives from various sectors and will be responsible for implementing comprehensive regulations aimed at preventing and prohibiting ragging within HEIs. The UGC regulations emphasize the criminality of ragging and require strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance. Non-compliance will result in punitive actions as per the UGC Regulations for Curbing the Menace of Ragging — 2009.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed all higher education institutions in India to cease admitting international students to open and distance learning (ODL) programmes. This decision aligns with the eligibility criteria outlined in UGC’s Annexure III, which mandates that only students residing within India are eligible to enrol in ODL programs. The move is consistent with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ decision to deny student visas to international students sponsored by unaccredited educational institutions offering off-campus, distance learning, or outreach programs without the necessary regulatory approval.

Antisemitism on college campuses in the United States is a growing problem. Jewish students are being harassed, intimidated, and even attacked. Some Jewish families are pulling their children out of top-tier schools, fearing for their safety. This issue is not going away; it is only getting worse. If we do not stand up to it now, it will only become more prevalent. It is time for Jewish families, institutions, and anyone who values decency and safety on campus to push back hard.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has commenced online registration for the SRMJEEE 2022 (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination). Candidates can apply for various B.Tech programs across SRMIST campuses in Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Delhi-NCR, Vadapalani, Trichy, Sonepat-Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. The entrance exam will be conducted online in three phases throughout the year, and application details can be found on the official website at www.srmist.edu.in.

Graduates from post-secondary schools in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island face some of the highest student loan debt in the nation. According to Statistics Canada, the average debt for Nova Scotia college graduates was $18,100 and $39,100 for bachelor’s degree holders. In Prince Edward Island, students repaying an average of $43,500 after completing a bachelor’s degree program. Despite the drop in the proportion of students with debt, the average amount owed has increased significantly since 2000.

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has urged the Biden administration to withdraw federal funding from Columbia University due to its alleged failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests. In a letter to the administration, Stefanik denounced the university’s inaction, calling it an unsafe environment for Jewish students and demanding concrete steps to address the issue and protect their rights.

After 200 years of serving as an educational institution, Cazenovia College has ceased operations, leaving a significant impact on the community and its student-athletes.