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India Makes Scholarships Central to College Access Push
SolutionsApr 9

India Makes Scholarships Central to College Access Push

India is transforming how it thinks about scholarships, moving them from an afterthought to a core strategy for getting more students into college. The shift comes as the country works to raise college enrollment from 29.5% to 50%, recognizing that building classrooms isn't enough if students can't afford to fill them.

The Hindu2 min read
India Now Has 823 Medical Colleges, 140,000 MBBS Seats
VideosAug 2

India Now Has 823 Medical Colleges, 140,000 MBBS Seats

Prime Minister Modi announced India's dramatic expansion in medical education, with MBBS seats nearly doubling and medical colleges reaching 823 nationwide. The growth comes as the country modernizes its education system to give students more opportunities to learn in their mother tongue. #

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Intuit India Funds 2,300+ Girls' College Dreams Since 2017
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Intuit India Funds 2,300+ Girls' College Dreams Since 2017

A tech company in India is proving that corporate responsibility can change lives one scholarship at a time. Since 2017, Intuit's program has supported over 2,300 girls from low-income families to complete their college education.

YourStory India3 min read
India Strengthens College Rules to Protect Students
SolutionsJan 29

India Strengthens College Rules to Protect Students

India just updated its regulations to better protect students from caste-based discrimination on college campuses, responding to a 118% increase in reported incidents over five years. The new framework creates clearer pathways for students to report discrimination and hold institutions accountable.

Indian Express3 min read
India Hits 45M College Students as Women Lead Enrollment
SolutionsJul 10

India Hits 45M College Students as Women Lead Enrollment

For the first time in India's history, women now outnumber men in higher education enrollment. The milestone comes as the nation reaches a record 45 million students pursuing college degrees.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
India Redesigns College AI Curriculum for Modern Job Market
InnovationJul 10

India Redesigns College AI Curriculum for Modern Job Market

India is overhauling its undergraduate AI education to match what employers actually need. The new curriculum could be ready within six months, ensuring students graduate job-ready.

YourStory India2 min read
Teen Scores Rank 12 in National CA Exam After College Rejection
SolutionsMar 24

Teen Scores Rank 12 in National CA Exam After College Rejection

After disappointing college entrance results, 18-year-old Abhinav Garg took a gap year and secured All India Rank 12 in India's prestigious Chartered Accountancy Foundation exam. His story proves that setbacks can lead to even greater success.

Google: education success story2 min read
India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series
VideosJul 4

India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series

The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.

The Better India2 min read
India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly
Health & WellnessJul 20

India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly

India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
Georgetown College Cheerleaders Win First National Title
SportsJan 21

Georgetown College Cheerleaders Win First National Title

A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
India Graduates 3,224 Students Under New Education Policy
SolutionsJul 12

India Graduates 3,224 Students Under New Education Policy

Over 3,200 students received degrees at a Chennai college celebrating India's fresh approach to education that prioritizes character building and cultural relevance. The milestone marks progress in implementing reforms designed to make learning more meaningful for millions of students.

The Hindu2 min read
Two Students Built India's First 5-Axis CNC in Their Dorm
Community HeroesJun 10

Two Students Built India's First 5-Axis CNC in Their Dorm

Two engineering students proved experts wrong by building a precision manufacturing machine in their college dorm room that only German and Japanese companies were supposed to make. Today, their company Ethereal Machines serves aerospace giants and just raised $13 million to build India's next smart factory.

YourStory India3 min read
India Offers 250 Students Free College Prep and Housing
SolutionsMay 10

India Offers 250 Students Free College Prep and Housing

The Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board will give 250 students free two-year residential education, including specialized coaching for top university entrance exams. This first-of-its-kind program targets high-achieving students from low-income families, with plans to double enrollment by 2027.

The Hindu2 min read
Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic
SolutionsJul 31

Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic

Air India is partnering with SkyDrive and Suzuki to explore electric flying aircraft that could deliver critical medical supplies across India's gridlocked cities. The innovative eVTOL technology could turn a two-hour ambulance crawl into a quick flight over traffic.

YourStory India2 min read
India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village
Global NewsJun 12

India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village

Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.

The Better India3 min read
Bar Harbor College Thrives as Similar Schools Close
SolutionsMay 8

Bar Harbor College Thrives as Similar Schools Close

While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
College Freshman Breaks Sprint Record in Debut Race
SportsApr 23

College Freshman Breaks Sprint Record in Debut Race

Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Springfield College Athletics Raises $300K Second Year
SolutionsMar 13

Springfield College Athletics Raises $300K Second Year

Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Carroll College Wins 36th Straight Debate Championship
SportsFeb 21

Carroll College Wins 36th Straight Debate Championship

A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Rural India Schools Turn Girls Into Police Officers
Acts of KindnessMay 26

Rural India Schools Turn Girls Into Police Officers

Three young women from India's poorest villages are now police officers, thanks to residential schools that gave them free education and confidence. Their success is inspiring thousands of girls who thought college and careers were impossible dreams.

Google: education success story2 min read

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