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Two college students in India spent 11 months isolating bacteria that naturally glow in the dark, opening doors for pollution monitoring and medical research. Their curiosity about why oceans shimmer at night led to a discovery that could help protect our planet.
When a drunk passenger verbally attacked an American teacher on a crowded Seoul subway in 1990, three college students stepped up to protect him. Their courage proved that kindness crosses all language barriers.
Middle school, high school, and college students pitched their entrepreneurial dreams Shark Tank-style at Columbia College's Fish Tank Competition, with the youngest competitors stealing the show. Three students walked away with top prizes and validation that their ideas could change the world.
College students and staff spent a Saturday completing yard work, park maintenance, and community projects across Chadron, Nebraska. Nearly 100 student athletes joined neighbors and faculty to serve 43 locations in need.
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.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
Around 30 Washburn University students gathered for an annual poetry reading where survivors shared their stories and found community. The event, running since 2017, offers a safe space for healing through creative expression.
A high school senior working at KFC thought she was running a simple errand—instead, she walked into a life-changing surprise. Krystal Salmeron just became one of only 11 KFC employees nationwide to win the company's top scholarship award.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Marquette University is hosting a special celebration to recognize students who overcame extra challenges to earn their degrees. First-generation college students and students of color will receive commemorative medals at the Unity Celebration on May 8.
More than a decade after his death, U.S. Air Force Captain Nick Whitlock's values continue shaping young lives through a foundation that awards scholarships based on character, not just grades. The Nick Whitlock Foundation has supported over two dozen veteran organizations and helps college students who embody integrity and leadership.
College volunteers are bringing joy to young patients through weekly hospital visits and a 12-hour fundraising dance marathon. The program has expanded to offer up to four volunteer shifts per week at East Alabama Medical Center.
Columbia College students are joining a national program where their lab work hunting bacteria-eating viruses could help solve antibiotic resistance. Their discoveries get published in scientific journals, giving undergrads real research credentials while contributing to medical breakthroughs.
Over 200,000 college students in Singapore just got free access to premium AI tools worth $29 a month. Microsoft's year-long gift aims to prepare the next generation for an AI-powered workforce.
More than 200,000 college students in Singapore just gained free access to cutting-edge AI tools that will help them study, work, and compete in tomorrow's job market. Microsoft is investing $5.5 billion over five years to make Singapore an AI powerhouse while ensuring no one gets left behind.
When a friend shared his family's struggle with autism, three college students from rural Maharashtra built an AI chatbot that helps parents navigate daily challenges between therapy sessions. Their project just won a national hackathon and could change how thousands of families access support.
Dunkin' is giving 50 students in the DMV area $2,500 each to pursue their college dreams this fall. The fifth annual scholarship program celebrates high schoolers and college students who shine in academics, leadership, and community service.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
High schoolers in coastal New South Wales will walk and bike to school for the first time in three decades after discovering a traffic ban was never legally enforceable. The misunderstanding kept Carroll College students off sidewalks since 1994.
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Nine Black college students walked into a whites-only Mississippi library in 1961, knowing they'd be arrested for simply wanting to read. Their brave sit-in sparked a movement that deserves far more recognition in civil rights history.
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