Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife are donating $108.3 million worth of AI computing time sourced from CoreWeave to universities for research. The move directly supports academic AI work while also reinforcing CoreWeave, an Nvidia-backed AI cloud provider that has secured major cloud capacity deals.
Foreign universities are revamping recruitment strategies as Indian student interest appears to cool. With traditional appeal losing steam, institutions are leaning on aggressive outreach, new partnerships, and sharper messaging to stand out in a crowded global education market, amid changing costs, visa realities, and shifting preferences among applicants.
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A major Canvas platform outage struck leading US universities on May 7, 2026, including Harvard and Stanford, after a cyberattack claimed by ShinyHunters. The group reportedly demanded a settlement to stop the release of stolen student information such as personal details and private messages. For many students, the disruption derailed classes and assignments amid uncertainty about their data.
Maharashtra has directed universities to upload students’ degree certificates to DigiLocker right after results are announced. The plan is meant to cut delays that often hold up admissions, jobs, and further paperwork. With certificates stored digitally in DigiLocker, students can access secure documents quickly for ongoing academic and career needs.
UAE universities will restart in-person classes on April 20, 2026, following campus readiness and safety checks. The decision follows the reopening of schools and nurseries, while authorities say some private institutions could keep hybrid classes if required. Universities are urged to follow regulations and be ready to switch learning modes as regional conditions evolve.
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