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Over 30 Bowdoin College students spent their Saturday creating small-scale renewable energy solutions for Maine's clean energy goals. The winning team proposed state-subsidized household batteries that could help the state reach 100% clean energy.
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.
Northern Michigan University's cosmetology students turned haircuts into hope, collecting winter donations for women in need. The fundraiser combined salon services with community giving to support the Marquette Women's Center.
Small acts of generosity can transform someone's entire day, and they don't require grand gestures or deep pockets. Here are eight easy ways college students can make their campus a kinder place, starting right now.
A Texas Tech student nailed a field goal on live TV and chose a local volunteer center to receive the prize money. His clutch kick on ESPN's College GameDay is now helping connect thousands of people to community service.
A Dallas Baptist University student jumped into action when a stranger suffered an asthma attack, performing CPR that saved his life. Emma Dilley's quick thinking turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
Staff from Primrose Retirement Communities surprised Central Community College students with gift bags on Random Acts of Kindness Day. The heartwarming gesture brought smiles to students navigating their busy college schedules.
Retirement community residents spent weeks assembling gift bags filled with candy and Amazon cards to brighten the day of local college students. The surprise giveaway marks the ninth year Primrose Retirement Communities has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day by spreading joy to strangers.
College students from Chandigarh University just earned official NASA recognition for discovering two new asteroids. Their achievement puts India on the map in global space research and shows what young minds can accomplish with the right tools and determination.
College students at Middle Tennessee State University have invested over $7.6 million of their own money into sustainability projects since 2006. They voluntarily pay $8 each semester to fund everything from solar tables to LED upgrades across campus.
A Stanford grad student tired of swiping created Date Drop, which sends students one thoughtful match per week. Over 5,000 students have signed up, and matches turn into real dates at 10 times the rate of Tinder.
Volunteers at Adapted Institute are finding joy while helping young adults with special needs learn and connect. The program pairs college students one-on-one with buddies in weekly spiritual classes.
College students in India are using new student credit cards to build financial histories years before entering the workforce. Banks now offer zero-fee cards backed by small deposits, helping young people learn money management while establishing credit scores that matter for future loans.
A college student from Purdue won a solar scholarship with his startup Electrocean, beating 720 other applicants from 48 states. Three other finalists proposed everything from AI-powered recycling bins to solar panels on cargo ships.
Two Drake State Community and Technical College students just received $20,000 scholarships that will change the trajectory of their careers. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund awards recognize their hard work and open doors to mentorship and professional networks.
Three college students in India turned a weed-pulling robot idea into an AI platform that's helping thousands of farmers increase their harvests and incomes. Their secret? Listening to farmers for two years before building anything.
Colorado Mesa University volunteers helped triple the number of families getting free tax prep last year, putting thousands of dollars back in community members' pockets. Now the student-run program is back for 2026, offering IRS-certified help through April.
Five educators at College of DuPage just earned national recognition for preparing students for tomorrow's challenges today. Their work ranges from teaching responsible AI use to giving community college students access to equipment normally found only at universities.
Two Stanford students just raised $2 million to fund startups created by college students nationwide. Breakthrough Ventures fills a critical gap by giving young entrepreneurs the money, mentorship, and network they need to turn ideas into businesses.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
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