College life can be tough. It's a time of new experiences, but it's also a time when many students neglect their health. Regular exercise is super important. It boosts physical fitness, lowers disease risk, improves mood, and even helps with studying. Yet, many college students don't get enough of i
The Trump administration has been intensifying its efforts to target and deport international students who speak out for Palestine. This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and control speech on college campuses. The administration has been using various tactics, including re
The Trump administration is now targeting Maine's policies on transgender youth in schools. The U. S. Department of Education is investigating whether school districts in Maine are violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) by allowing officials to create "gender plans" for transgen
Columbia University, once a hotbed of student activism, is experiencing a significant shift. The vibrant protests that once filled the campus have quieted down. Why the change? The Trump administration's crackdown on international student protesters has created a climate of fear. Students are now he
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the world in many ways. It hit the education system hard, pushing it to change quickly. One big change was the move to online learning. This was especially tough in fields like biology, where hands-on lab work is key. Teachers had to figure out how to teach complex lab
The Education Department has reopened the online gateway for income-driven repayment plans for student loans. This move comes after a court decision in February that temporarily halted the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. Th
A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. T
A graduate student from a prestigious university in Massachusetts was taken into custody by federal agents. This incident has sparked concern and questions about the student's status and the circumstances surrounding the detention. The student, who is pursuing a PhD, is an international student from
In Iran, the topic of abortion is a hot-button issue. It's a debate that's been going on for a while, and it's got a lot of different angles to it. The country's laws and attitudes towards abortion have changed over time. This is mainly because of the country's history, society, and politics. The l
International students are a big deal for U. S. colleges. They bring in lots of money and help with research. But lately, things have been uncertain. After a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of international students has been going up again. This is good news for U. S. universities, whi
