Utah State University (USU) is a significant employer in Cache County, contributing to the state's economy through its substantial research funding and job creation. The university received $450 million in research funding in 2023, primarily from the Space Dynamics Lab, which was awarded a $1 billion contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for space technology development. USU supports over 17,000 jobs in Utah, with 6,665 jobs directly related to its research sector, generating $385 million in earnings and $967 million in output. The university's economic contribution is substantial, with Andrea Brandley stating that it has a "significant" impact on the state's economy through education, employment, spending, and research activity.
https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/06/13/report-outlines-utah-state-universitys-economic-contributions-to-the-beehive-state/In 2019, 800 teenagers left school in New South Wales, Australia, marking a significant milestone in their lives. The exact number of students who dropped out is not specified, but it's reported that this event had a profound impact on the community and raised concerns about the education system's ability to support its young people.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/four-years-ago-800-teenagers-left-school-then-they-were-tracked-20250610-p5m6c5.htmlA 10-member delegation from leading Bangladeshi universities will visit Pakistan from June 16 to 21, 2025, at the invitation of the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). The delegation aims to explore academic collaboration and partnerships in higher education, science, and technology with top Pakistani universities in Lahore and Islamabad.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321032-bangladeshi-university-delegation-to-visit-pakistanVice Minister Atip was accompanied by a delegation of officials from Donggala District in Central Sulawesi, including Vera Elena Laruni and Taufik Muhammad Burhan. They met with Yudiawati V. Windarrusliana, Kasmuddin, and Saryadi to discuss education matters. The meeting also involved representatives from Integrated Service Units (UPT) of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Central Sulawesi, translated by Hana and edited by Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359329/donggala-floods-govt-rushes-aid-to-keep-students-learning?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsA new book, "Life and Work of a Legendary 'Banker-Saint'", is released, focusing on Dr. Inderjit Singh, one of modern India's most illustrious bankers. The book highlights his commitment to women's rights and educational institutions, as well as his support for Sikh history through art.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/book-review-life-and-work-of-a-legendary-banker-saint-1885164The Indonesian government's education ministry has delivered aid to schools affected by flash floods in Central Sulawesi. The assistance includes learning kits, educational toys, operational support worth Rp135 million, and emergency classroom sets. Despite the damage, learning continued in four classrooms at SMPN 9 Tanantovea, where students used the undamaged rooms to continue their lessons. Officials from the ministry and local authorities were present, including Vice Minister Atip, Donggala District Head Vera Elena Laruni, and Director of Special Education and Inclusive Education Saryadi.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359329/donggala-floods-govt-rushes-aid-to-keep-students-learningLeaders from various university associations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gathered to protest, citing the province's failure to provide financial support to its universities despite it becoming a provincial subject after the 18th Constitutional Amendment. The group, including Dr Dilnawaz and Arbab Amir Khusro, warned that public universities are on the verge of collapse due to lack of funding, which would ultimately burden students and their families already struggling with inflation and unemployment.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321044-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-budget-protesting-employees-ask-govt-to-allocate-funds-for-universitiesThe Malaysian government has announced that it will waive education levy payments for all private learning institutions starting January 1, 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made the announcement to reduce the financial burden on these institutions, allowing them to improve resources and learning materials. The exemption applies to preschools, primary and secondary schools, vocational colleges, and institutions of higher learning, in response to feedback from education and training institutions that appealed for support to ease operational pressures.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/14/anwar-private-preschools-to-universities-exempt-from-education-levy-for-one-year-from-jan-1/180309Ron Austin, a Fairfield, California resident, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from UC Davis after completing the remaining credits he left unfinished decades ago.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/13/uc-davis-student-graduates-after-more-than-47-years/