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A Division III basketball championship came down to the final second, ending with a dramatic putback shot that gave the University of Mary Washington its first national title. The Eagles' 30-win season reached its perfect ending when Colin Mitchell tipped in a rebound as time expired.
Colin Mitchell's buzzer-beater gave Mary Washington the 2026 NCAA Division III men's basketball championship just seconds after Emory tied the game. The dramatic finish capped one of the most thrilling endings in college basketball history.
Western Washington University is constructing a $54 million building designed to become the campus's "front door" for prospective students and families. The Western Welcome Center will centralize student services and create a social hub when it opens in fall 2027.
A college basketball team that fell short last year just won their first national championship on a buzzer-beating rebound. The University of Mary Washington defeated Emory in a Division III thriller that came down to the final tick of the clock.
A missed shot turned into the perfect assist as Colin Mitchell's buzzer-beater gave Mary Washington its first-ever NCAA Division III basketball championship. The 75-73 thriller ended a decades-long championship drought for both teams competing.
Mary Washington captured its first-ever Division III men's basketball championship with a heart-stopping 75-73 victory over Emory on April 5 in Indianapolis. The Eagles survived a month-long tournament gauntlet to claim the program's first national title in thrilling fashion.
The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team made history with a dramatic buzzer-beater shot that clinched their first-ever NCAA championship. The team returned home to a hero's welcome after their thrilling 75-73 victory over Emory University.
The University of Washington women's basketball team came back from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat #16 Maryland 83-80 in double overtime. The victory marked their fifth straight win and showcased remarkable resilience against a team that rarely loses when leading at halftime.
A medical spa in University Place, Washington is inviting the community to share random acts of kindness for a chance to win $500 in spa services. The initiative comes after one co-owner's life was changed by a stranger's kindness in 2019.
A Central Washington University athlete just shattered two records in one day, launching herself to the top of national rankings. Emy Ntekpere's triple-threat performance shows what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
A Division II underdog just claimed the national rugby title in a heart-stopping finish. Western Washington University held off Iowa State 19-13 as the clock ran out in Indianapolis.
Mary Johnston-Medina from Worcester earned a spot on Miami University's President's List, reserved for students in the top 3% of their academic division. Her achievement places her among elite undergraduates at one of the nation's top 50 public universities.
Washington's community colleges bounced back strong from pandemic losses with a 7.5% enrollment jump in one year, while state universities remain flat. Students are choosing affordable pathways that lead to careers faster.
After half a century of waiting, Washington State University's baseball team just punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a championship comeback that had fans in tears. The Cougars rallied from behind to claim their first conference title since 1976.
Four William & Mary students just won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, marking only the third time in 30 years the university has achieved a perfect sweep. These rising scholars are already tackling some of science's biggest challenges, from coastal flooding to sustainable cancer treatments.
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.
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.
Four Ghanaian universities just held their first-ever inter-university karate camp, using martial arts to develop leadership and discipline among students. The two-day event brought together dozens of students and could pave the way for karate becoming an official university sport.
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