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Eighty years ago today, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, where 1.1 million people were murdered by the Nazis. The story reminds us why remembering matters and how survivors continue teaching the world about hope after darkness.
Ginette Kolinka survived the horrors of Auschwitz, and at 101 years old, she's spending her final years making sure young people never forget what happened. Her mission to combat rising hate by sharing her story with schoolchildren across France is reaching hearts when it matters most.
Five Willamette University graduates are proving you don't need an engineering degree to transform America's solar energy landscape. From English majors shaping state policy to historians fighting climate-fueled wildfires, these liberal arts alumni are turning critical thinking skills into renewable energy wins.
Ernest Rubinstein brought students to tears and laughter as he recounted surviving Bergen-Belsen and building a beautiful life in America. His grandson interviewed him at Yeshiva University's Holocaust memorial, proving that resilience and joy can triumph over unimaginable darkness.
Police leaders from around the world gathered at Auschwitz this week for an unprecedented summit on combating antisemitism and protecting vulnerable communities. The historic initiative comes as hate crimes surge globally and law enforcement steps up protection of religious institutions.
Elite Somali commandos have freed several communities from Al-Shabaab control in central Somalia, restoring security and government services to civilians living under militant rule. The successful operation marks continued progress in efforts to bring stability to the region.
A powerful new documentary follows high school performing arts students as they travel to Poland to learn Holocaust survivor Eva Libitzky's story, discovering how hatred affects everyone. Director Hershey Felder screens the film May 4 in Redwood City, showing how diverse students connected with history in deeply personal ways.
A chance conversation in a San Rafael coffee shop led a first-time filmmaker to create a powerful movie about a Bay Area Holocaust survivor who found healing by helping troubled teens. "The Optimist" opens nationwide this week, proving it's never too late to follow an unexpected calling.
The Netherlands is marking more than eight decades without war with 14 festivals across the country on May 5. The annual Liberation Day celebrations bring together music, culture, and communities in a nationwide tribute to freedom.
Andimba Toivo ya Toivo founded Namibia's liberation movement but never sought power, spending 16 years in prison instead. A new biography finally reveals how this humble leader shaped a nation and fought corruption until his death in 2017.
Over 35 undergraduate students at Meredith College recently showcased their original research at the school's 24th annual Celebrating Student Achievement Day. The small liberal arts college hosts one of the largest undergraduate research events of its kind.
A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor's testimony becomes an immersive mixed-reality experience, letting students walk through his journey from Vienna to Auschwitz and back to freedom. The technology ensures his family's story lives on for generations who will never meet survivors in person.
A Holocaust survivor's grandson is teaching students about resilience through his grandmother's incredible journey from Auschwitz to rebuilding her family. Her story proves one person can revive an entire legacy.
A 20-year-old program is connecting liberal arts students with real-world scientific breakthroughs, turning undergrads into medtech leaders. Nearly 80% pursue advanced degrees after working on NASA and Mayo Clinic innovations.
Herbert Heller survived Auschwitz, hid his past for decades, then spent his final years sharing hope with young people. Now his story lives on in "The Optimist," a film opening March 11 that bridges generations with a message of resilience.
When Soviet soldiers liberated Berlin's Jewish Hospital in April 1945, they couldn't believe their eyes—hundreds of Jews were still alive in the heart of Nazi Germany. The hospital is the only Jewish institution that operated continuously through the Holocaust and still serves patients today.
Meredith College welcomed its first cohort of 23 nursing students this spring, marking a milestone in addressing healthcare workforce needs. The new program combines liberal arts education with rigorous science training and hands-on clinical experience.
For eight decades, Dutch families have adopted the graves of Australian World War II airmen, visiting them with flowers, candles, and whisky on special occasions. This tradition of gratitude spans generations, with thousands still caring for the soldiers who died liberating their country.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney just achieved something no government has done before: flipping from minority to majority power between national elections. The historic win gives his Liberal party full control to pass legislation without opposition support through 2029.
After beating Stage 4 lung cancer, filmmaker Jeanine Thomas brought her friend Herbert Heller's incredible Holocaust survival story to the big screen. "The Optimist" shares how a Catholic family sheltered the teenage Auschwitz escapee who later inspired generations with his message of hope.
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