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Few of the students profiled below started college with the idea that they’d soon be working side by side with professors and PhD candidates. But where their academic curiosity led, opportunities followed—and many were surprised to find what doors opened to them when they took initiative and moved their exploration beyond the classroom. For NYU undergraduates interested in research, gaining this kind of experience—in the field, the lab, or the studio—can take several forms, ranging from assisting a faculty or grad student mentor to embarking on independent projects and even co-authoring publications

Minnesota State University, Mankato ranks 15th nationally in international student population among master’s institutions, according to the annual Open Doors Report and press release that was released Nov. 18 by the Institute of International Education.

The rankings, which reflect data from the 2023-24 academic year, list Minnesota State Mankato as having 1,716 international students during the fall 2023 semester – five more students than in the fall 2022 semester.

Last week, our Board of Trustees engaged with campus leaders in meaningful discussions about the future of Kentucky’s university.

With our strategic plan, UK-PURPOSE, as a framework, board members directed me to focus on the acceleration of our collective work to advance the economy of Kentucky and the health, well-being and quality of life of its citizens.

I am pleased to recognize such a diverse and dynamic group of institutions for integrating international education into their teaching, partnerships, systems, culture, and student success models,” said Fanta Aw, NAFSA executive director and CEO. “With minority-serving institutions, large land-grant universities, and a community college district counted among this year’s winners, these institutions demonstrate that the principles and practices of internationalization thrive within a variety of structures, geographies, and student populations. We commend these colleges and universities for their

Fordham has been named to The Princeton Review’s “Top Green Colleges List: 2025 Edition.” The university earned a sustainability score of 87/99 in recognition of its commitment to sustainability on campus, as well as its course offerings aimed at preparing students to make a positive environmental impact.

Spirit Splash is one of the most popular events on campus — and has been voted one of the best college traditions in the nation. Part of Homecoming Week, this wet and wild pep rally invites Knights to charge into the Reflecting Pond and catch collectible rubber ducks and commemorative T-shirts. Other events during the weeklong celebration include Movie Knight, Comedy Knight, Knights Got Talent, Concert Knight, Culture Knight and so much more.

Growing up, medical student Eric Smith found doctors a little scary. Medical appointments dominated his schedule. Hoping to relieve his severe allergies—which kept him up all night and tired all day—doctors administered test after test and shot after shot.

Three Alabama State University students have received country-wide recognition from the National Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Title III Administrators, as representatives of Region-7, of which Alabama State University is a member.

The ASU student winners are Malaysha Brunner, a junior majoring in Secondary Math from Columbus, Ohio; Caleb Martin, a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice from Conyers, Georgia; and Louisa Tembo, a Computer Science sophomore from Mufulira, Zambia. In addition to the national honor, each student was given a small scholarship.