Graduate students from Columbia share stories of Ukrainian solidarity at the frontlines.
Samnahinth, a US Air Force drone pilot, recently returned to New York City after spending three weeks volunteering on the frontline in Ukraine. The 32-year-old, who is studying art at Columbia University, understandably feels uneasy about coming back home, especially after being surrounded by anti-Israel protests in May. He’s a proud patriot and joined the […]
South Carolina dance instructor Andrea Mizell taken into custody for attacking minors and providing alcohol to students.
South Carolina Dance Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct A dance instructor in South Carolina was taken into custody after an investigation was launched, triggered by concerns raised by her parents regarding the dance routines she was teaching. Andrea Mizell, 45, faces a range of serious accusations, including providing alcohol to students, engaging in lewd conversations, […]
Police provide information on Eliotte Heinz following the discovery of a graduate student’s body in the Mississippi River.
The body of Elliot Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student from Wisconsin, was found in the Mississippi River on Wednesday following an extensive four-day search. Authorities do not suspect foul play in her death, according to preliminary autopsy results released by the Lacrosse police. While there were no indications of criminal involvement, the investigation remains ongoing […]
Foreign students seek to clear their social media due to new Trump visa policy
International students are reconsidering their choice to study in the US after the announcement of new visa screening processes. These changes come with a requirement for applicants to disclose social media accounts, raising concerns about privacy and transparency regarding what might disqualify them from admission. Since the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement, businesses specializing in […]
Edefy app transforms options for students looking for different school choices.
Apps like Edefy are emerging to connect parents with educational alternatives, especially as many are moving away from public schools. Launched in 2021 by a family who previously invested in international private schools, Edefy aims to offer a more effective approach to education, drawing inspiration from the growing interest in pod and micro-schooling models. The […]
Columbia University agrees to pay over $220 million for breaching the civil rights of Jewish students in a significant victory for the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has secured significant concessions from Columbia University, which has agreed to pay over $220 million, revise practices seen as discriminatory, and address civil rights violations affecting Jewish students. This settlement involves Columbia submitting to independent monitoring to verify merit-based hiring and admissions standards. It could also influence other universities, especially […]
Idaho Man Bryan Kohberger Sentenced for the Murder of Four College Students
A judge sentenced Brian Coberger to life imprisonment on Wednesday, without the possibility of parole, after he confessed to killing four students from the University of Idaho at an off-campus residence. Coberger, a 30-year-old graduate student, was convicted for the 2022 murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle. Judge Stephen Hippler […]
Trump Administration Discovers New Method to Focus on Harvard’s International Students
Investigation Launched into Harvard’s Visa Program The State Department announced it has begun an investigation into Harvard University’s Foreign Student Visa Program. This inquiry will assess whether Ivy League colleges are breaching regulations tied to the Exchange Visitors Program and whether Harvard qualifies as a legitimate sponsor for foreign students. Previous attempts by the Trump […]
Bryan Kohberger is set to be sentenced for the murder of four students at the University of Idaho.
Brian Coberger’s Court Appearance Boise, Idaho – Today marks a significant moment for Brian Coberger, a former criminology student charged with the tragic deaths of four University of Idaho students in a home invasion in November 2022. The 30-year-old had been pursuing his doctorate at Washington State University in Pullman, just across the border from […]
Students in Bangladesh demonstrate following an air force jet crash at a school
Protests Erupt After Bangladesh Air Force Crash On Tuesday, a large number of students gathered near the site of a recent crash involving a Bangladesh Air Force jet close to a school in Dhaka, where pilots undergo training. They voiced their demands for accountability, compensation for the families of victims, and an immediate halt to […]