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Six Canadian universities stand out in global rankings by subject

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top 30 across all five subject areas. A total of six Canadian universities made it into the top 100 for various

Why Texas Universities’ Drag Bans Backfired

The University of Texas and Texas A&M systems attempted to ban university-sponsored drag performances—but not without dissent from students and local organizers. Austin drag queen and activist Maxine LaQueene does a student’s makeup on Monday, April 28, as a part of Day of Drag, a student-led event that included a line-dancing workshop, political education, lip

What to Know About the Universities That Have Had Their Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump has placed the higher education system in a pressure cooker. A number of Ivy League and other elite universities have been forced to make a tough choice: either comply with his Administration’s agenda or lose critical federal funding. Harvard, the nation’s oldest and perhaps most prestigious university, was the latest target. Hours

Five Australian Universities Have Banned or Restricted Student Applications from India: Report

New Delhi: At least five Australian universities have placed bans or restrictions on students from some Indian states in response to a surge in fraudulent applications from people whose primary purpose is...

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