Education

Columbia University named former Bank of England Deputy Governor and current London School of Economics President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik as its president, marking the first time a woman has been named to lead the renowned…

Greetings Destiny Friends, There is nothing that pleases someone more than success, and there’s nothing that humbles one more than failure. You may be wondering if there is anything more painful than failure. Yes, regret will cause more…

Dear Destiny Friends, I believe it is in order to say compliments of the season. We are officially in the Christmas season. It is that time of the year when we, especially Christians, celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christmas…

The United States is in touch with allies over the decision by Afghanistan’s Taliban-run higher for female students until further notice, the White House said. “The United States condemns the Taliban’s indefensible decision to…

Dear Destiny Friends, “Your next level requires transformation” – Germany Kent I believe it will be in order if I say compliments of the season. The year is gradually coming to an end, and it is imperatively important we take time to…

The Taliban authorities on Tuesday ordered an indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls, the ministry of higher education said in a letter issued to all government and private universities. “You all are informed…

A trio of Long Island colleges will receive $46.5 million in state funds to develop technology training, jobs and infrastructure, Gov. Hochul announced on Tuesday. The investments will assist in making Long Island…

Dear Destiny Friends, Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.” – Saint Augustine As we are gradually approach the end of the year, it is pertinent to examine how we have fared thereby ascertain…

Student loan payment pause has been extended in the United States while the debt relief program is tied up in court. The White House is extending the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of…

According to Abduulakeem Sodeeq Sulymna, “Even if things are not going as planned, as long as you are on the right side of the fight, be courageous to keep fighting”.

The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating after a hidden camera was found inside of a bathroom at Bay Shore High School. Students at the school said they felt disgusted by the discovery. "Normally you see things…

If you have the desire of being a President, Governor, Professor, etc., you need to start preparing now as opposed to waiting for when the coast is clear.

The recently dismissed Saudi university president has admitted to embezzling over $133 million from the university funds. The president of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz University, who was relieved of his duties on Thursday,…

A top education department official has abruptly exited the agency right due to delayed reimbursements. Simone Hawkins, who oversaw payments to city-funded preschools and served as executive director for operations in the education…

A crisis in Lebanon’s education sector has left teachers lounging at home. Lebanon’s three-year financial meltdown has severely devalued the country’s pound and drained state coffers, pushing 80 percent of the population into…

Pupils and teachers at schools across the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to wear face masks as part of an overhaul of the country’s COVID-19 safety protocols. The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management…

ogunperitaofeek@gmail.com The latest episode in the Academic Staff Union of Universities-Federal Government of Nigeria brouhaha, if previously comic, now suggests a tragic end. It is saddening, as it is, that what was thought to be…

Despite the push from city schools officials for the return of pre-pandemic life schools, parent-teacher conferences will remain virtual this school year. Those meetings must generally be held remotely and many caregivers are…

Facing fierce pushback after Chancellor David Banks said the city is spending too much money on private schools for students with disabilities, top education officials walked those comments back during a Wednesday City Council hearing.…

Students who participate in a range of extracurricular activities including sports will no longer face a COVID vaccine requirement, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday, ending the only mandate that applied to public school students. …