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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.
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.
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.
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.
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. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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