U.S. News Announces 2026 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings. WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority on education rankings, announced the 2026 Best Colleges rankings today. The national and regional rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families by evaluating nearly 1,700 colleges and universities based onContinue reading “U.S. News Releases Best Colleges Rankings 2026”
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UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education
UNESCO convenes global leaders during Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive and human-centered futures for AI in education. Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems aroundContinue reading “UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education”
UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal
Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, released a statement regarding the United States’ withdrawal from UNESCO. Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO onceContinue reading “UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal”
IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the IMF to return to the Harvard Faculty of Economics. Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the Fund at the end of August to returnContinue reading “IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor”
Explore the Best Cities for Students in 2026
QS has announced the Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026. LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Seoul has been named the world’s best study destination, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, ending London’s six-year reign at the top. Seoul has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong international appeal and an outstanding selection ofContinue reading “Explore the Best Cities for Students in 2026”
Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders
Call for applications for the third cohort of the course ‘Sustainable University Leadership and Governance: Advancing the 2030 Agenda’. This initiative targets university Vice-Chancellors and governance teams to drive strategic change for sustainability. Paris, France, June 10, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher EducationContinue reading “Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders”
University of Toronto Tops QS World Sustainability Rankings 2025
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, experts in global higher education, released the third edition of the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2025, featuring over 1,740 universities from 107 locations. The University of Toronto has been confirmed as the world’s top institution, followed by ETH Zurich in second place. Professor Meric Gertler, President of the University of Toronto, stated,Continue reading “University of Toronto Tops QS World Sustainability Rankings 2025”
UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities
UNESCO is preparing to publish an extensive report that will critically examine the prevalence of gender-based violence within higher education institutions. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. The International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women was observed globally on November 25, 2024. EachContinue reading “UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities”
Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education
Houston, Texas, November 18, 2024 — Rice University, a global leader in research and innovation, is enhancing its international presence by launching Rice Global India. This strategic initiative highlights the university’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and supporting India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors. Rice University, established in 1912, is located in Houston, Texas,Continue reading “Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education”
