Summary Box: Citigroup sells student loan unit as growing federal role shakes up industry

Summary Box: Citigroup sheds student loans unit

CITI’S EXIT: Citigroup Inc. is exiting the private student loan business. The bank said Friday it will shift $32 billion in assets from its majority-owned Student Loan Corp. to SLM Corp., best known as Sallie Mae, and Discover Financial Services.
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Shanghai faces kindergarten crunch

BEIJING – As the number of migrant workers in Shanghai has risen over the years, the demand for kindergartens for their children has more than doubled, a media report said.

This has led to the mushrooming of illegal kindergartens in the city, Shanghai Daily reported citing officials Friday.
Illegal kindergartens have even come up in …. Read the original article  : Shanghai faces kindergarten crunch.

California approves $200 mn education stimulus funds

LOS ANGELES – Cash-strapped universities and colleges in California will get more than $200 million in stimulus funds that will allow many campuses to admit new students, restore courses and retain faculty and staff, a media report said Friday.

The University of California (UC) and California State University will each receive $106 million and the California …. Source article  : California approves $200 mn education stimulus funds.

TERI University’s three day ‘green’ fest begins

NEW DELHI – The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) University kickstarted its three-day green cultural festival ‘Aahvaan 2010′ Friday. This year’s theme ‘Towards zilch lifestyle’ is aimed at promoting a zero waste lifestyle.

“All the activities and events will in some way promote the idea of zero waste lifestyle,” said the university’s media co-ordinator.
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Penn State makes it official _ men’s, women’s Division I ice hockey programs in Happy Valley

Penn State starting a Division I hockey program

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Major college hockey is coming to Penn State.
Ending years of rumors and speculation, university leaders at a trustees meeting formally announced Friday the establishment of Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey programs to begin play in the 2012-13 season.
Happy Valley hockey fans can …. Original article  : Penn State makes it official _ men’s, women’s Division I ice hockey programs in Happy Valley.

Citigroup is selling student loan business and related assets to Sallie Mae and Discover

Citigroup shedding student loan business
BOSTON – Citigroup Inc. is exiting the private student loan business, as the government changes the playing field by making Uncle Sam the primary lender to students.

The government’s growing role is cutting out private lenders from much of the business of financing higher education, prompting lenders to decide whether to exit [..] Read the original article: here.

Rules for common test to medical courses finalised

NEW DELHI – The central government Friday informed the Supreme Court that it had finalised the rules and regulations for all India common entrance test (CET) for post-graduate medical courses.

The government also told the apex court that it had finalised the rules and regulations for undergraduate medical course.
Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium told Justice R.V. …. Original source  : Rules for common test to medical courses finalised.

Boiled eggs, bananas in student meals

CHENNAI – Boiled eggs and bananas will now be provided to Tamil Nadu school students during midday meals on all working days a week, it was announced Friday.

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi signed the order that will benefit around 5.7 million students across the state. It will cost the government an additional Rs.125 crore.
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Pope visits Catholic schools in Britain before key meeting with head of Anglican church

Pope visits UK Catholic schools, urges trust

LONDON – Thousands of cheering Catholic schoolchildren feted Pope Benedict XVI on his second day in Britain on Friday, offering a boisterous welcome even as the pontiff urged their teachers to make sure to provide a trusting, safe environment.
It was the second time in as many days that Benedict …. Source  : Pope visits Catholic schools in Britain before key meeting with head of Anglican church.

Boiled eggs, bananas for Tamil Nadu students all five days

CHENNAI – Students across Tamil Nadu will be served boiled eggs in the mid-day meal at schools all five days, while vegetarian students will be given bananas.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi Friday signed the order.
Inaugurating the Anna Centenary Library Wednesday, Karunanidhi said the government would provide eggs with noon meals to … Original article on : Boiled eggs, bananas for Tamil Nadu students all five days.

Schools strike call in Tamil Nadu gets no response

CHENNAI – The state-wide strike called by an association of nursery, primary, matriculation and higher secondary schools Friday to protest attack on a school has failed to evoke response, with schools remaining open.

The government had instructed the inspector of schools to ensure that all schools functioned normally.
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After getting turned down for Minnesota job, Kiffin returns as the head of No. 18 USC

Kiffin returns to Minnesota with USC
MINNEAPOLIS – Lane Kiffin lived the nomadic life of a coach’s son while growing up, so it is easy to understand why he chuckled when asked about his homecoming this weekend in Minnesota.

“I’ve got a lot of homes. We moved like 17 times,” Kiffin said. “Everywhere we play seems to …. Original article  : After getting turned down for Minnesota job, Kiffin returns as the head of No. 18 USC.

Jamia school students to spread message of peace

NEW DELHI – To spread the message of peace, students of Jamia Millia Islamia’s school here will hold a kite flying competition Sep 21, the UN International Day of Peace.

“This symbolic gesture is not just to enshrine the principle of peace, but also to generate consciousness among young students,” a spokesperson said.
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