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University students in Puebla just launched a homemade nanosatellite into orbit to track one of North America's most dangerous volcanoes. The project pushes Mexico deeper into the space age while helping protect millions from volcanic threats.
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.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reassured exam-stressed students across India that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to success. Nearly 50 million students participated in nationwide activities promoting confident, stress-free learning.
Turkey's president reversed his decision to close a prestigious Istanbul university after hundreds of students and staff protested outside campus. The move saved educational access for over 20,000 students from Turkey and around the world.
Full Sail University students performed an original rap inspired by Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and walked in two MLK Jr. Day celebrations in Central Florida. The student-led tribute brought together music, community service, and civil rights history.
Churchill County High School seniors received more than $3 million in scholarships from local donors, while younger students across the district engaged in hands-on learning from butterfly releases to journalism projects. The awards ceremony and creative classroom activities showcase a community deeply invested in student success. #
After days of student protests, Turkey's President Erdogan reversed his decision to shut down Istanbul's Bilgi University mid-year. Thousands of students celebrated the victory that saved their school from sudden closure. #
A powerful new documentary follows high school performing arts students as they travel to Poland to learn Holocaust survivor Eva Libitzky's story, discovering how hatred affects everyone. Director Hershey Felder screens the film May 4 in Redwood City, showing how diverse students connected with history in deeply personal ways.
Commonwealth University-Mansfield students presented original research spanning forensic science to sustainable tourism at their 16th annual academic showcase. The event brought together oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and student-composed music performances.
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When University of Western Cape students protested broken showers, faulty Wi-Fi, and maintenance failures, MPs listened and university leaders promised real change. Their two-day stand turned frustration into momentum for solutions that could improve life for 24,000 students.
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
A massive wooden peace relief carved by 344 Japanese students in 1972 nearly ended up in the trash. Now, those same students, 50 years older, have brought their masterpiece home to inspire a new generation.
College students are transforming a St. Joseph neighborhood this weekend as part of the nation's largest student-run service project. The cleanup focuses on blocked drains and litter around affordable housing where families need it most.
After toxic smoke from burning riverbed waste hospitalized seven students, 500 MIT students protested and successfully forced their university to block illegal garbage trucks. The university registrar now supports their demand for permanent waste management solutions.
Samuel Obiri Yeboah went from student representative in Ghana to leading thousands of Ghanaian students across the UK, turning education into a platform for national development. His journey shows how one leader's commitment to service over status is creating pathways for the next generation of African changemakers.
Penn State Greater Allegheny celebrated over 200 students at their annual Evening of Excellence, recognizing academic achievement and campus leadership. The tradition, started by alumni in 1983, continues to spotlight students who excel both in and out of the classroom.
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.
Two hundred students from across Chennai spent five hours learning how to protect marine life through interactive games and activities. The workshop is the first of three aimed at reaching 1,000 young ocean advocates by March.
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