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A Jersey school is marking 75 years at its current site by launching a special alumni network to reconnect former students. The celebration also honors a century of Catholic education on the island.
MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.
Travelers from northern Kerala just got a major upgrade in international connectivity. New quick-connection flights to London Heathrow cut hassle and travel time for thousands heading abroad.
New research reveals music doesn't follow the same paths as language or genetics, yet listeners worldwide can still recognize lullabies and dance songs across cultures. From Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl performance to multilingual albums breaking barriers, diverse music proves connection matters more than universal understanding.
Forty years after graduating together, Nigerian Defence Academy alumni reunited to celebrate friendship, honor fallen comrades, and support one another through life's challenges. Their wives visited an orphanage, extending the spirit of service beyond the military.
Five Michigan communities just made it easier than ever for neighbors to find volunteer opportunities that match their interests. The new One Big Connection portal connects nonprofits with willing helpers in minutes.
The University of Benin just made history by launching Nigeria's first trust development fund modeled after Oxford University's system. Alumni worldwide are being called to help build a sustainable future for public education.
MTN Ghana just connected 1,222 scholarship graduates through a new alumni network designed to help them mentor the next generation. The telecom company is doubling down with 1,500 more scholarships over the next three years.
Dutch scientists just beamed gigabit internet between a flying plane and a satellite 36,000 kilometers away using only laser light. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we stay connected on flights and in remote areas worldwide.
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association will celebrate 67 graduates, families, and chapters whose work has advanced their communities and the nation. Business leader Jorge L. Araneta will receive the highest honor for his decades of philanthropy and civic leadership.
The University of Ghana is creating a secure digital platform to unite graduates from nearly eight decades across the globe. The app launches May 28, 2026, ending years of scattered connections across informal WhatsApp groups and social media.
SpaceX's Starlink is bringing high-speed internet to French-speaking Africa through partnerships with local telecom giants instead of competing against them. Millions in rural areas could finally get reliable connectivity without expensive ground infrastructure.
Vietnam has licensed Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service to bring high-speed connectivity to millions living in remote mountainous regions. The move could transform access for communities that have long been left behind in the country's digital revolution.
Nearly 3 in 10 people worldwide still can't access the internet for basic needs like shopping or paying bills. A tech program is changing that by finding and funding innovators who bring connectivity to remote villages.
A cutting-edge satellite is bringing reliable internet and communications to South Africa's most remote and critical operations. The technology promises to keep mines, hospitals, and emergency services connected even when traditional networks fail.
South Africa just proved a new way to bring high-speed 5G internet to millions in rural areas without building expensive new infrastructure. Dynamic spectrum sharing turned unused airwaves into reliable connectivity that could close the country's digital divide.
The European Space Agency just committed $118 million to merge satellite and mobile networks, bringing reliable internet to every corner of the planet. The partnership with the mobile industry promises to deliver seamless connectivity whether you're in a city or the middle of nowhere.
Missing tight airport connections just got less stressful. Flighty's new feature builds personalized transfer guides and predicts your exact gates using historical data.
Every public school in Utah now has high-speed internet after a remote Navajo Nation high school received fiber connectivity. The 200-mile network ends a decade-long digital divide for students who couldn't research colleges or stream lessons without freezing screens.
Taylor Garcia plans 15 weekly activities at a North Dakota long-term care facility, from sing-alongs to chair yoga. His work provides lifelines of connection for residents who might otherwise spend their golden years isolated.
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