14 h. ago 'Use a chair': Jasmine Crockett invokes 2023 Montgomery brawl in college speech

Rep. Jasmine Crockett urged the graduating class at a historically Black college to claim their own seat at the table, while reminding students of the bystanders who rushed to defend a Black man in Montgomery in 2023 when he was attacked by a group of White boaters.

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33 h. ago Emmanuel College admissions director accused of asking prospective students for sex

The administrator allegedly texted a 17-year-old prospective student and asked her if she wanted to have sex with him, prosecutors said. The post Emmanuel College admissions director accused of asking prospective students for sex appeared first on Boston.com.

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33 h. ago Emmanuel College assistant admissions director accused of asking prospective students for sex

The administrator allegedly texted a 17-year-old prospective student and asked her if she wanted to have sex with him, prosecutors said. The post Emmanuel College assistant admissions director accused of asking prospective students for sex appeared first on Boston.com.

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35 h. ago College Assistant Admissions Director Charged With Attempted Sex Trafficking

The authorities arrested Jacob Henriques, 29, after he had tried to solicit prospective and admitted students for sex, the Justice Department said. He worked for Emmanuel College in Boston.

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45 h. ago College admissions worker arrested for allegedly offering visiting high school student money for sex

Jacob Henriques, 29, allegedly used his position as an assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston to contact prospective students for sex.

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3 d. ago As Trump attacks higher education, some students avoid U.S. colleges

As Trump attacks higher education, some students avoid U.S. colleges  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Student sexually assaulted at Santa Monica College library, police say

Student sexually assaulted at Santa Monica College library, police say  NBC4 Los Angeles

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5 d. ago DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.

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5 d. ago Needham students go viral with ‘rejection cake’ after college admissions results

Ceci Skala and friends found comfort in baking—then went viral. The post Needham students go viral with ‘rejection cake’ after college admissions results appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago House Republicans share details on federal student loan system overhaul

Republicans are proposing big changes to the federal student loan system, which would affect repayment plans, Pell Grants and a way to hold colleges accountable if students don't repay their loans.

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6 d. ago Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.

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7 d. ago COVID crackdown: Republicans seek to defund universities still requiring vaccine

Colleges that require students to undergo a COVID-19 vaccine will have their federal funding ended if House lawmakers get their way following a President Donald Trump executive order.

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1 week ago U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer

U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer  NBC News

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1 week ago Ohio graduate says school choice program 'saved' his life as vouchers boost graduation rates

A new study indicates Ohio's school choice program benefited Black students, low-income families and struggling learners the most by boosting college enrollment and graduation rates.

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1 week ago Williams College student facing charges, allegedly hid camera in school bathroom

The student is charged with 18 counts of photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a partially nude or nude person. The post Williams College student facing charges, allegedly hid camera in school bathroom appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago 14 Hillsdale College students awarded prestigious fellowships

14 Hillsdale College students awarded prestigious fellowships  Hillsdale Daily News

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1 week ago 'Squad' Dem says Trump may jail people 'for practicing diversity' after visiting ICE

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other Democrats spoke to the media after visiting a Louisiana ICE facility to meet with detained college students.

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2 w. ago An AI doctoral candidate in California says they had their student visa revoked

An AI doctoral student in California had their SEVIS record — the digital proof of their valid student visa — terminated, putting their immigration status at risk. Speaking to TechCrunch, the student, who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal, said they were notified via their college’s international student center that they’d been identified in a criminal records […]

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2 w. ago College spring breaker charged in firebombing of Tesla Cybertrucks at dealership

A Boston college student faces federal charges for an alleged arson at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, while on spring break.

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2 w. ago MarMon: How college students bring an unrivaled energy to the Boston Marathon

While runners take to the streets, college students throw some of the year’s biggest parties. The post MarMon: How college students bring an unrivaled energy to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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