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531 Columbia Athletes Make Dean's List While Playing Sports
Sports18h ago

531 Columbia Athletes Make Dean's List While Playing Sports

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.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
FGCU Athletes Hit 3.52 GPA, Highest in School History
Community Heroes1d ago

FGCU Athletes Hit 3.52 GPA, Highest in School History

Florida Gulf Coast University student-athletes just shattered academic records with a 3.52 spring semester GPA and 3.55 yearly average. Every single sports team at the school earned above a 3.2 GPA, proving you can excel in both the gym and the classroom.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Dutch Students Bring 80 MPH Solar Car to Minnesota Race
Innovation3d ago

Dutch Students Bring 80 MPH Solar Car to Minnesota Race

A team of 14 Dutch university students is traveling 4,000 miles to compete in Minnesota's solar car challenge with a hand-built vehicle that just won a world championship. Their solar-powered car can hit 80 mph and features a design so unique it had to be tested in one of Europe's largest wind tunnels.

Electrek3 min read
ECU Students Help Doctor Launch Revolutionary Walker
Innovation4d ago

ECU Students Help Doctor Launch Revolutionary Walker

Three East Carolina University students spent a semester building a real-world business plan for a walking device that helps people stand up after falls. Their groundbreaking internship bridges campus innovation with products that could help millions.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
A-State Athletes Break GPA Record Two Semesters Running
Community Heroes6d ago

A-State Athletes Break GPA Record Two Semesters Running

Arkansas State University student-athletes just shattered their own academic record with a 3.25 GPA, the second consecutive semester they've set a new high. Even better, 68 athletes earned perfect 4.0s, the most in school history. #

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Delhi Students Create $2 Train Hygiene Kit for 46-Hour Trips
SolutionsMay 21

Delhi Students Create $2 Train Hygiene Kit for 46-Hour Trips

Four university students turned their grueling 46-hour train journeys between Kerala and Delhi into a solution that's helping thousands travel cleaner. Their $2 hygiene kit tackles India's long-distance train sanitation challenges with 10 essentials packed in a box that transforms into a game board.

The Hindu2 min read
Elon University Student Life Team Honored for Impact Year
Community HeroesMay 16

Elon University Student Life Team Honored for Impact Year

Elon University's Student Life division celebrated a year of transformative student support, recognizing staff who mentor, innovate, and build the relationships that shape college experiences. The May celebration highlighted new initiatives and honored professionals dedicated to student success.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Brown Students Win Six Major Academic Fellowships
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Brown Students Win Six Major Academic Fellowships

Six Brown University students and recent graduates just earned some of the nation's most prestigious academic scholarships, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars combined. Their success highlights how mentorship and academic freedom help young scholars tackle the world's biggest challenges.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Student Finds Canada's First Dinosaur-Era Dragonfly
InnovationMay 7

Student Finds Canada's First Dinosaur-Era Dragonfly

A McGill University student cracked open a rock in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park and found a 75-million-year-old dragonfly wing so unique that scientists created an entirely new family to classify it. The discovery doubles the insect fossil record for one of Earth's most studied dinosaur sites.

Google: fossil discovery3 min read
Drexel Students Win $780K in Scholarships and National Awards
Community HeroesMay 5

Drexel Students Win $780K in Scholarships and National Awards

Drexel University students are racking up prestigious fellowships, research grants, and industry prizes that total hundreds of thousands of dollars this quarter. From a fashion designer winning $10K at a national competition to future doctors raising $780K for pediatric HIV care, these young leaders are making their mark.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
France Cuts Student Meal Prices to Just One Euro
SolutionsMay 5

France Cuts Student Meal Prices to Just One Euro

Starting this week, all French university students can buy a three-course meal for just one euro, down from €3.30. The nationwide program aims to fight student hunger after surveys found nearly half of students skip meals due to cost.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Israeli Students Turn Flower Waste Into Luxury Packaging
InnovationMay 5

Israeli Students Turn Flower Waste Into Luxury Packaging

Three Israeli university students just won a national innovation competition with an idea that transforms fragrance industry waste into premium packaging. They'll represent Israel against 64 countries in Paris this June.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Sydney Students Launch Rocket 10,200 Feet in Outback NSW
InnovationMay 2

Sydney Students Launch Rocket 10,200 Feet in Outback NSW

A team of 90 university students designed, built, and successfully launched a rocket over 10,000 feet into the sky at a remote Australian sheep station. The homemade rocket, named Galah, hit its target with pinpoint accuracy and will now compete against international teams in June.

ABC Australia3 min read
Ethiopia Students Shine at Chinese Language Competition
Global NewsApr 23

Ethiopia Students Shine at Chinese Language Competition

Nineteen Ethiopian university students wowed judges with Chinese speeches, martial arts, and traditional songs at the 25th Chinese Bridge Competition in Addis Ababa. Two winners will now represent Ethiopia at the global finals in China.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Hong Kong Robot Wins Gold, Transforms Power Plant Safety
InnovationApr 23

Hong Kong Robot Wins Gold, Transforms Power Plant Safety

A slim robot that crawls inside massive generators just won international gold and could revolutionize how power plants keep our lights on. University students helped build it from scratch.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Fordham Students Win $95K in Santander Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Fordham Students Win $95K in Santander Scholarships

Thirteen Fordham University students just earned $95,000 in scholarships that will help them finish college without crushing debt. The awards came from Santander Bank's new national program supporting students who combine academic excellence with real financial need.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Thousands of Czech Students March for Media Independence
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Thousands of Czech Students March for Media Independence

High school and university students flooded Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from budget cuts that could threaten its independence. Their passionate protest shows young people willing to stand up for press freedom in their country.

Euronews2 min read
Student Rescued After 24 Hours Stranded by Flash Floods
Community HeroesApr 22

Student Rescued After 24 Hours Stranded by Flash Floods

A Stellenbosch University student spent nearly 24 hours alone on a riverbank after flash floods cut him off from his hiking group. Rescue teams worked through the night in dangerous conditions to bring him home safely.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Willimantic Students and Neighbors Unite for Town Cleanup
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Willimantic Students and Neighbors Unite for Town Cleanup

Eastern Connecticut State University students joined Willimantic residents for a community cleanup day, bringing neighbors together to beautify their town. The event brought fresh energy to local streets as volunteers worked side by side.

Google: volunteers help1 min read
College Sophomore Wins $10K for Toy ID App Idea
InnovationApr 17

College Sophomore Wins $10K for Toy ID App Idea

A Furman University student just won $10,000 to turn his passion for vintage toys into an app that helps collectors find exactly what they're looking for. Three other students pitched everything from gaming-based education to sustainable fashion sharing at the campus-wide competition.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read

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