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The Krispy Kreme Challenge at North Carolina State University combines fitness and philanthropy. Participants run 5 miles, eating 12 doughnuts along the way, all in under an hour. Since 2004, it has raised over $2 million for the UNC Children’s Hospital. The 2025 event is scheduled for February 1.

Taylor Swift’s cultural impact extends to academia, with top US universities offering courses on her artistry. Harvard, Northeastern, UC Berkeley, Austin Peay, Stanford, and NYU explore her lyrics through literary, gender, and societal lenses. From poetic analyses to studying her music industry influence, these courses showcase Swift’s transformative role in shaping academic and cultural discussions.

The H-1B visa program continues to spark debate in the U.S., with figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump supporting its expansion, while critics like Laura Loomer oppose it. In Massachusetts, over 15,000 employers have sponsored more than 224,000 H-1B visa holders since 2009, with leading sectors including tech, healthcare, and education. Despite annual visa

Barron Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, has enrolled at NYU’s Stern School of Business. The school is ranked 11th in the U.S. and 17th globally. Tuition for the full-time MBA program is $86,916, with total attendance costs exceeding $100,000 annually. Scholarships, including the Dean’s Scholarship, are available for deserving students.

The Open Doors 2024 report reveals a dynamic shift in international student enrollment trends in U.S. higher education, with 56% opting for STEM fields. Undergraduate students lean toward Business and Management (18%) and Math & Computer Science (17%), while graduate students show a stronger tilt toward tech, with 29% pursuing Math & Computer Science degrees.

The Ivy League admissions landscape is evolving, marked by the resurgence of standardized testing, shifts toward socioeconomic diversity, and the rise of ‘New Ivies’ like Duke and Rice. With fewer applications and higher acceptance rates, top schools are also introducing video interviews to assess candidates holistically. These trends present both challenges and opportunities for 2025

The Open Doors 2024 Annual Report highlights a significant rise in international student enrollment across U.S. colleges, with 1,126,690 students representing 6% of total enrollment. India leads this surge, while STEM fields dominate academic choices. Notably, New York University tops the list with over 24,000 international students. California, Boston, and Midwestern institutions also remain top

The Social Security Fairness Act, recently passed by Congress, offers significant benefits to educators nearing retirement. This law removes two long-standing provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset—that previously reduced Social Security benefits for educators. Now, many teachers can collect full Social Security benefits alongside their state pensions, particularly in states where they

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced 322 vacancies for the Punjab State Civil Service Combined Competitive Examination (PSSC CCE) 2025. Eligible candidates can register on ppsc.gov.in by January 31, 2025. The exam is tentatively scheduled for April 2025, offering opportunities across various Punjab State Government departments. Check details here.

The MCC has extended the NEET PG 2024 counselling resignation deadline for rounds 1 and 2 to January 8, 2025, until 6:00 PM. Candidates can resign via the active link on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The extension includes forfeiture of the security deposit for PG counselling 2024. Check details here.