Judge prevents cancellation of international students’ legal status
A federal district judge ruled that the government cannot revoke the legal status of international students following a nationwide crackdown affecting those enrolled at U.S. universities. This situation involves 20 students on F-1 non-immigrant visas who had their status altered when the government acted inconsistently with the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Judge Jeffrey […]
Federal court ruling stops Trump’s restrictions on international students
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Action on International Students A federal judge ruled on Thursday to prevent the Trump administration from revoking the legal status of international students. This decision comes amid ongoing lawsuits challenging previous attempts to crack down on university campuses. US District Judge Jeffrey White, based in California, has issued orders that […]
Trump Administration Prohibits Harvard University From Admitting International Students
The Trump administration has prohibited the registration of international students at Harvard, according to a report from NYT on Thursday. This decision comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the university by the Department of Homeland Security. A letter detailing this was sent to Harvard by Secretary of Homeland Security Christi Noem. Noem also […]
Indian Students Confront Obstacles as Canada Reduces Permits by 31%
In Canada, the number of research permits granted to Indian students has dropped significantly, falling by 31% in the first quarter of 2025. A total of 30,640 permits were issued, a stark contrast to 44,295 permits in the same period last year. This decline is part of a larger strategy aimed at managing the influx […]
Students Call for Mahmoud’s Freedom During Columbia University Graduation
Protests at Columbia University Graduation Amid Ongoing Detention of Activist New York: A noticeable absence marked Wednesday’s graduation ceremony at Columbia University, particularly that of Mahmoud Khalil, a student leader of pro-Palestinian protests currently in detention. As the school’s interim president, Claire Shipman, took to the podium, students interrupted her with chants of, “Boo… I’m […]
Two students killed in a murder-suicide at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
This article addresses a sensitive topic. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-Talk (8255). Two female students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville were found dead in what appears to be a tragic case of murder and suicide […]
Students at UW-Platteville discovered deceased in dorm following ‘murder-suicide’ incident
Two female college students were found dead in a dorm room at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, raising suspicions of murder-suicide. Harry Helms and Kelsey Martin, both 22, were discovered with gunshot wounds on Monday. Helms, who was an elementary education major, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Martin, a psychology major and assistant resident […]
Jewish students in private schools throughout the US encounter antisemitism.
Survey Reveals Rise in Anti-Semitism in K-12 Private Schools A recent survey by the Prevention League highlighted troubling levels of anti-Semitism faced by Jewish students in K-12 private schools across the U.S. Approximately 25% of parents surveyed indicated that their children encountered anti-Semitic symbols following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. These symbols […]
Parents of lost students say review of suicides in England missed crucial problems
The recent review regarding student suicides in the UK has, according to the parents of those who took their lives, missed addressing the core issues within universities. The national investigation, initiated by the Ministry of Education, highlighted the painful experiences families endure with university administration. It emphasized the need for universities to uphold a “fundamental […]
Columbia University graduation interrupted by students shouting at the acting president.
Columbia University Graduation Ceremony Disrupted by Student Protest During Columbia University’s graduation ceremony in New York City, students interrupted the event, chanting “Free Mahmood!” This came as Claire Shipman, the acting president, attempted to deliver her speech. She faced boos from the crowd as she spoke about the challenges students had navigated throughout their academic […]