Asna Tabassum, the valedictorian for 2024, has been excluded from giving the valedictorian speech at the next commencement ceremony by the University of Southern California (USC), a move that has caused controversy. This ruling comes in response to claims made by Jewish organizations that the material on her pro-Palestinian social media posts is antisemitic. In … Read more
For South African undergraduate students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or NSFAS, is a stipend. Finance for this bursary program comes from the Department of Higher Education and Training. Students in financial need who wish to pursue higher education but are unable to do so are granted access to this plan. For the 2023–2024 … Read more
The Momentum Award for Education and Workforce Development has been given to North Ridgeville High School in Ohio. The award celebrates progress and accomplishment improvements with the Ohio Schools Report Cards for the 2022–2023 school year. According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, “The Momentum Award is for districts and buildings that have … Read more
Vula UCT is an eLearning platform used by the students of University of Cape Town (UCT). Whether you’re a registered student, staff member, or a visitor, Vula gives quick access to important resources such as the UCT calendar, Jammie Shuttle timetable, and UCT maps. It also lets user-friendly calendars, users view announcements, and other workspace … Read more
UIF stands for Unemployment Insurance Fund, it is an aid scheme in South Africa that aims to provide short-term social security to workers when they become unable to work or unemployed due to many reasons. These reasons include permanent unemployment or short-term inability to work due to illness, adoption leave, or maternity. This fund is … Read more