Education & Training Update: Aug 9 (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Education & Training across the world for Mon 3rd August - Sun 9th August 2026

Spelman College President Dr. Ayanna Howard highlighted the challenges HBCUs face due to federal funding rollbacks and discussed the growing influence of AI on graduates' job prospects. Meanwhile, several U.S. states are stepping up to offer expanded student loan options in response to new federal borrowing limits, though these alternatives come with their own drawbacks. In India, a recent exam leak has sparked protests among Gen Z, revealing deeper issues of rising unemployment. Lastly, a British MP has accused the U.S. of interfering in UK politics over a controversial education grant.