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Eighteen high school seniors just completed a two-year mentorship program that transformed their college readiness and career confidence. The Alliance for Student Success paired Red Bank students with mentors who helped them navigate everything from college applications to life skills.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
Paxton Short from Georgetown just earned a full-ride scholarship worth over $158,000 to Thiel College. The South Side High School senior is one of only five students nationwide to receive this life-changing award.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
NASA scientists discovered that Earth's earliest life forms relied on molybdenum over 3 billion years ago, even though the metal was incredibly scarce. This finding rewrites what we know about how life adapts and what alien worlds might need to support it.
Nine years after beating Stage 4 kidney cancer that left him on life support, 60-year-old Tom Green is living his dream as a college football player. The Maryland grandfather practices alongside teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
A baby who survived the Holocaust in a Swedish diplomat's safe house is now dedicating her life to keeping history alive and teaching tolerance. At 81, Judith Gross continues to inspire college students with her message of resilience and hope.
A Boston nonprofit has spent 15 years connecting children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating life-changing friendships. More than 4,500 kids have joined teams as official members, attending practices and building confidence alongside 112,500 student athletes.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
Small six-wheeled robots rolling across college campuses have won over nearly every student who's met them. A survey of 5,000 students shows delivery bots aren't just accepted—they're beloved.
Seven high school students in Monroe County just got life-changing news: they've earned Presidential Scholarships to Monroe County Community College. These awards cover their tuition completely, removing financial barriers to higher education. #
College of Alameda's Class of 2026 crossed the stage on a perfect May afternoon, with three men of color leading the ceremony as speakers who inspired their peers with messages of resilience and community. Student parents walked with their children, dental assistants celebrated healthcare certifications, and the campus buzzed with joy as graduates marked life-changing milestones.
Davidson College turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into a campus-wide celebration of compassion. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the generosity that defines their community.
Fullerton College just celebrated its 69th annual ceremony recognizing outstanding students who excelled in academics, competition, personal growth, and community service. Two exceptional students earned the top honor of Distinguished Student of the Year.
Researchers discovered that life leaves a unique statistical fingerprint in organic molecules, offering a new way to detect alien life without looking for specific compounds. The breakthrough could transform how we search for life on distant worlds.
A historic African American cemetery in College Park, abandoned for decades, is being brought back to life by volunteers honoring the city's Black pioneers. Among the 700 graves are veterans, educators, and trailblazers whose legacies were nearly lost to overgrowth.
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