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Rundown · Monday, June 29, 2026

EdTech news on June 29, 2026

On Monday, June 29, 2026 the Education desk recorded 4 news events. The earliest report came from Aninews at 00:17 UTC. One more event was reported; it is listed at the end.

  1. 01

    Nursing gains professional label for student loans after judge ruling

    4 outlets · first: ABC News Policy

    Reported by ABC News, MedPage Today, abc7ny.com and nbcnewyork.com.

  2. 02

    Modi visit yields health, UPI outcomes in Seychelles

    3 outlets · first: Aninews Industry

    Machine summary Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles produced outcomes in the health sector and for the deployment of UPI digital payment infrastructure, according to reports citing an MEA statement. The first tranche of six ambulances was handed over, and a memorandum of understanding between NPCI International Payments Ltd. and the Central Bank of Seychelles will facilitate the deployment of UPI digital payment infrastructure in Seychelles.

    Reported by Aninews, tribuneindia.com and Latestly.

    Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (3 outlets)

  3. 03

    Student loan overhaul brings new borrowing limits

    3 outlets · first: okcfox.com Higher ed tech

    Machine summary okcfox.com reports that changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill will set new federal borrowing limits, with graduate students able to borrow up to $20,500 yearly and $100,000 total, and professional students up to $50,000 yearly and $200,000 total. The outlet says parent PLUS loans will be capped at $20,000 per dependent child each year and $65,000 total per child starting Wednesday, while current graduate and professional students are exempt from the new limits for three years. It also reports that borrowers taking out or reconsolidating loans after Wednesday will have two repayment options, and that seven million SAVE Plan enrollees will need to find a different repayment plan in 90 days.

    Reported by okcfox.com, katu.com and kcby.com.

  4. 04

    Metallica announces eighth year of Metallica Scholars Initiative

    3 outlets · first: kissrocks.com Higher ed tech

    Machine summary Metallica has announced details for the eighth year of its Metallica Scholars Initiative with the All Within My Hands charity foundation.

    1. Metallica announced details for the eighth year of the Metallica Scholars Initiative with the All Within My Hands charity foundation, according to the reports.
    2. The program supports workforce education for community and technical college students, the reports state.
    3. Frontman James Hetfield said in a statement, "This thing started as a dream. Now our program is changing lives."

    Reported by kissrocks.com, 98kupd.com and 1073theeagle.com.

    • Metallica Scholars Initiative
    • All Within My Hands
    • Metallica

More events reported

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  1. · 2 outletspleasantonweekly.com, almanacnews.com

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  1. Jun 29 · Cyber NSW audit reports students accessed 2,000 school files 3

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