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A chemistry student who nearly chose a different path just made history at her small South Carolina college. Alana White's curiosity led her to become Presbyterian College's first-ever Goldwater Scholar.
Jacob Misiorowski, who started at a tiny Missouri junior college just four years ago, just threw the fastest pitch by any MLB starter in history at 103.6 mph. His journey from snow-blocked dorm rooms to breaking baseball records proves that champions can come from anywhere.
Union College's Ashley Sheldon broke her own hurdles record in the morning, then shattered it again hours later while also winning the high jump. Her incredible day at the Utica Invitational helped spark a wave of personal bests across her entire team.
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.
Union College junior Annabel Dobash just proved that beating your personal best never gets old. She smashed her own school record in the 5,000 meters, shaving more than seven seconds off her previous time at a major Boston competition.
A 20-year-old college athlete just shattered a world record that stood for 12 years, running faster than anyone in history. Ja'Kobe Tharp wasn't even expecting it.
Junior goaltender Monja Wagner returned to Union College with an Olympic bronze medal from Italy, balancing academic responsibilities with athletic glory. The hockey star went from having zero medal expectations to celebrating a historic win against Sweden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A junior college softball team just notched their first back-to-back World Series wins in over 20 years while giving their coach a milestone 800th career victory. The Arizona Western Lady Matadors are proving that perseverance pays off on college sports' biggest stage.
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.
Over 100 students received recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and community impact at Colby College's 18th annual Student Awards ceremony. The event also revealed the senior class speaker and celebrated 78 new Phi Beta Kappa inductees, including 12 juniors.
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.
After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
Every single senior at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Chicago's south suburbs is heading to college with scholarship offers totaling $54 million. It's the 13th year in a row the school has achieved 100 percent college acceptance.
Santa Fe College just received one of the nation's first "Opportunity College" designations for helping diverse students earn 30% higher wages than average. Only two community colleges in Florida earned this top distinction from Carnegie Classifications.
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