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A Columbia University student detained by federal agents was released the same day after New York's mayor personally appealed to President Trump during a White House visit. The swift resolution shows how direct communication can resolve immigration cases quickly.
Over 700 Columbia University student-athletes proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field, earning top academic honors this year. Nearly 200 achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs while competing at the Division I level.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated Wisconsin 67-50 to advance to their first WBIT Championship game. The Lions will face top-seeded BYU on Wednesday night with a national title on the line.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, capturing the championship with an 81-64 victory over BYU. The Lions led for 96 percent of their five tournament games, turning early season disappointment into a triumphant finish.
Columbia University's women's golf team just claimed their first Ivy League championship since 2007, rallying from behind to win by seven strokes. Sophomore Christine Chang's record-breaking final round sealed the historic victory at Baltusrol Golf Club.
Researchers at Columbia University discovered a previously unknown cell type that shields lung cancer from the immune system, opening doors to new treatments. The finding could help existing immunotherapies work better by removing cancer's protective shield.
Two women sat down in a Columbia University writing class in 2013, strangers with the same dream. By the end of that first day, Lizzie Valverde discovered the sister she thought had died at birth was sitting across the room.
Nigeria's prestigious University of Ibadan just removed admission caps for its distance learning program, giving thousands of qualified students a second chance at university education. Students get the same degree and professors as on-campus learners, just with flexible online classes.
Six Egyptian universities just earned spots among the world's top 1,000 institutions in the prestigious 2026 Shanghai Ranking. Cairo University led the way, holding strong in the top 500 for five consecutive years.
Columbia senior Cesar Alvan became the seventh All-American in program history with a third-place finish at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. His performance capped an undefeated season for the Lions and their newly named national coach of the year.
Simon Fraser University has cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2007, even as its campus grew by nearly a third. The Canadian school beat its own climate targets six years early and is racing toward net zero by 2050.
Columbia's baseball team defied expectations with a stunning series victory over higher-ranked Yale, rallying from a 7-0 deficit in one game to secure their first conference series win since March. The underdog Lions showed heart when it mattered most, just days before the Ivy League tournament.
Egypt is welcoming thousands of student athletes from across Africa this September for the continent's largest university sports competition. The British University in Egypt is leading a scientific conference on the future of university sports alongside the games.
The University of Ibadan and University of Lagos just secured spots among the world's top 1,000 universities, doubling Nigeria's presence after a three-year decline. Twenty-four Nigerian institutions now appear in global rankings, showing the country's growing strength in higher education.
Scientists thought it was impossible to see ultraviolet light from galaxies in the early universe, but Hubble just spotted one blazing through the cosmic fog. This discovery shows how young stars cleared the universe's view 12 billion years ago.
Twenty South African universities are redefining student success to include not just graduation, but real employment and economic mobility. The Siyaphumelela Network now supports 80% of the country's public university students with this broader vision.
The University of Ibadan has claimed the top spot among Nigerian universities in both law and medicine in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. This milestone puts Nigerian education on the global map alongside 425 elite law schools and 1,230 medical institutions worldwide.
Japan's prestigious Kyoto University will receive major government funding to become a global research powerhouse, joining an elite group transforming how the country competes in scientific innovation. The investment could reshape academic research across Asia.
A couple who refused to let wine sensitivities end their enjoyment created Purvivino, a science-backed solution that removes triggers without changing taste. With support from Brock University's innovation programs, they're turning a personal problem into a product that could help millions.
Two UK universities just joined forces to create the country's first "super-university" with over 50,000 students. The bold move offers a financial lifeline during tough times and a roadmap for struggling schools nationwide.
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