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Mohtarama "Mary" Qazizada fled Afghanistan in 2019 and arrived at Eastern Oregon University barely speaking English. Three years later, she's graduating with a 3.9 GPA as the school's highest-honored student.
Scientists at Oregon State University have figured out how to watch and reverse the protein clumping that damages brains in Alzheimer's patients. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually undo some of the disease's harm.
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new therapy that fights lung cancer tumors while preventing deadly muscle wasting in a single treatment. Early results in mice show the approach works 2.5 times better than standard treatments without harmful side effects.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
When extreme heat caused five people to collapse at an outdoor graduation ceremony, the University of Oregon quickly pivoted to protect students. The swift decision to move remaining ceremonies indoors shows how schools are adapting to climate challenges in real time.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
The world's top-ranked amateur golfer just made University of Oregon history. Kiara Romero claimed her fifth career tournament victory, breaking a 15-year school record that proves she's building a legacy beyond her college years.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Oregon is installing 24 new fast-charging electric vehicle stations along its major highways, bringing 126 charging ports to travelers from the coast to eastern Oregon. Several stations could be charging cars within the next year.
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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South Africa's Wits University just claimed the top spot in Africa and broke into the world's top 1% of universities, ranking 200th globally out of over 21,000 institutions. The achievement showcases how African universities are competing with the world's best while driving progress across the continent.
A prominent Nigerian leader just invested ₦30 million in Paul University to expand opportunities for students. His message to those students? Education is still the surest path to a better future.
When Enitan Abdultawab couldn't afford his first university payment in 2019, a lawmaker he'd never met handed him the exact amount in under five minutes. Seven years later, he graduated with honors from the University of Lagos.
Caleb University celebrated its 15th convocation with nearly 2,000 graduates ready to transform their communities. The ceremony included 22 new doctoral candidates and honored a beloved faith leader with special recognition.
Lead City University in Ibadan is celebrating 14 years of teaching students to start businesses instead of just looking for jobs. The POISE program has helped hundreds of graduates become entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
A Hawaiian university is about to power its entire campus with sunshine alone, proving that even large institutions can ditch fossil fuels completely. When finished, the solar project will generate enough clean energy to power the university, a cultural center, and a temple.
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