Tag: university governance
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Students to Protest UGC Guidelines at Delhi Headquarters on January 27
Overview of the Protest A planned protest on January 27 will see students gathering outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters in Delhi. The demonstrations come as debates over recent UGC guidelines intensify, with participants from upper-caste communities urging a louder public response. Organizers describe the event as a peaceful appeal for dialogue and transparency…
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ED Files Charge Sheet Against Al-Falah University Chairman; Assets Worth ₹139 Crore Attached Under PMLA
Overview: ED chargesheet and asset attachment The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against the chairman of Al-Falah University as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. In a notable development, the agency has attached assets totaling ₹139 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The attachment includes a 54-acre parcel…
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ED Files Charge Sheet Against Al-Falah University Chairman, Attaches ₹139 Crore in Assets
Enforcement Directorate files charge sheet against Al-Falah University chairman The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against the chairman of Al-Falah University in connection with a money laundering investigation. The agency alleged that the accused was involved in activities that generated proceeds linked to illegal sources, triggering actions under the Prevention of Money…
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Oxford University faces renewed scrutiny as harassment claims and withheld information emerge
Overview Oxford University is under renewed scrutiny after reports that information about harassment claims against a senior figure may have been withheld from the public and university governance bodies. The controversy centers on allegations of power abuse, inappropriate sexual conduct, and favoritism affecting female students and researchers. The individual at the center of the debate…
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MP Slams Regulator for Delays in University of Greater Manchester Probe
Introduction: A Regulator on the Back Foot An outspoken member of Parliament has accused England’s higher education regulator of acting too slowly as it investigates allegations of fraud, bullying, and mismanagement at the University of Greater Manchester. The criticism follows months of delays that supporters say undermine trust in the university sector and threaten the…
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Regulator under fire for delays in University of Greater Manchester probe, MP says
Introduction: growing frustration at delays in the GMU probe England’s universities regulator is facing strong criticism after delays in investigating suspected fraud, bullying, and mismanagement at the University of Greater Manchester (GMU). The situation has sparked accusations from a local MP that the regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), is “asleep at the wheel” as…
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Former Ohio University Coach Brian Smith Disputes Termination Amid Misconduct Allegations
Ohio University Terminates Head Football Coach Brian Smith Ohio University announced on Wednesday that it terminated head football coach Brian Smith, accusing him of “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” The university did not publicly detail the misconduct, citing personnel and disciplinary procedures. Officials said the…
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Michigan expands probe after Moore firing, AP source says
Overview: A widening inquiry into the program The University of Michigan has signaled a broadening investigation into the football program following the dismissal of former head coach Sherrone Moore, according to an AP source. What began as a focused inquiry into Moore’s relationship with a staffer has evolved into a broader review of practices, governance,…
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Harvard Expands Probe Into Summers and Epstein Ties
Harvard Initiates Expanded Review Harvard University has announced a formal expansion of its internal investigation into the ties between former president Larry Summers and individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a university spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. The probe, which initially centered on Summers’ conduct and decisions while leading the institution, now also encompasses other affiliated…
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Harvard Opens New Probe into Summers and Epstein Ties
Harvard Initiates Fresh Inquiry Harvard University has announced a new independent investigation focusing on former president Lawrence H. Summers and several other affiliates who had links to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The probe, confirmed by a university spokesperson to ABC News, follows a broader push to scrutinize institutional ties to Epstein and to assess whether any…