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- 1State health officials back mental health first aid training for colleges▼State health officials back mental health first aid training at colleges, universities
State health officials in North Carolina are endorsing mental health first aid training programs at colleges and universities. The initiative would equip students, faculty and staff with skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health crises on campus. The push reflects growing concern over student mental health and comes amid broader efforts to expand access to early intervention and support services in higher education.
- 2First Student bus drivers at Princeton City Schools prepare to strike▼First Student bus drivers at Princeton City Schools set to go on strike as contract talks stall
Bus drivers employed by First Student who serve Princeton City Schools in Ohio are set to go on strike after contract negotiations with the company stalled. The walkout threatens to disrupt transportation for students in the district, and attention is turning to how families will get children to school if no agreement is reached before the strike begins.
- 3LSU Musical Theatre Club opens semester with movie-themed cabaret▼The Musical Theatre Club at LSU kicks off the semester with ‘A Night at the Movies’ cabaret
The Musical Theatre Club at Louisiana State University has begun the semester with 'A Night at the Movies', a cabaret performance. The student production features musical numbers drawn from popular films, giving members a chance to perform at the start of the academic year. It serves as the club's season opener on the Baton Rouge campus.
- 4Penn StartUP Fund Announces Its First Investments●Penn’s StartUP Fund Announces its First Investments
The University of Pennsylvania has announced the first investments made by its StartUP Fund. The fund, backed by the university, supports early-stage ventures connected to the Penn community, and the announcement marks its first round of deployment since launch. Details on the individual companies and amounts invested were not included in the announcement.
- 5La Salle University named top national destination in TIME college rankings▼La Salle University recognized as a top national destination for higher education in TIME’s inaugural college rankings
La Salle University has been recognized as a leading national destination for higher education in TIME's inaugural college rankings. The Philadelphia university announced the recognition, marking its first appearance in the magazine's newly launched list of top American colleges. The debut ranking is drawing attention among students, alumni and higher education observers as a fresh alternative to traditional ranking systems.
- 6California community colleges to offer abortion pills under new law▼Abortion pills to be offered at California community college health centers under new law
A new California law will require community college student health centers to offer medication abortion, making the state's 116-campus system among the first in the country to provide the pills on campus. Supporters say it removes cost and travel barriers for students, particularly in rural areas, while opponents of abortion have criticized the measure as expanding access at public institutions.
- 7Melania Trump Opens Up About Life With Barron at Home▼Melania Trump Makes Surprisingly Candid Admission About How Family Life With Barron Has Changed
Melania Trump has made a candid admission about how family life with her son Barron has changed, in comments picked up by lifestyle and parenting outlets. She reflected on how much quieter the household has become as Barron, now a college student, spends less time at home. The remarks offer a rare personal glimpse into the former first lady's family life.
- 8Georgetown McDonough Welcomes First Full-Time Business Analytics Class●Meet the Inaugural Full-Time M.S. in Business Analytics Class
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business has introduced its inaugural full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics cohort. The school is presenting the students who make up this first class as the program formally begins. The launch reflects growing demand for analytics-focused graduate business education, and the university is highlighting the new cohort's arrival as a milestone for the school.
- 9James Madison University celebrates its first-ever Rangel Fellow▼Foreign affairs, diplomacy and JMU's first~ever Rangel Fellow
James Madison University is highlighting that one of its students has become the university's first-ever Rangel Fellow, a prestigious US State Department program that prepares students for careers in foreign affairs and diplomacy. The announcement is drawing attention on campus as recognition of the student's achievement and the university's growing presence in international affairs.
- 10New developers turn to open source communities for guidance●Hey everyone! I’m excited to make my first post in the developer community! I’m currently starting my journey into open
A newcomer to software development has introduced themselves to the open source community, saying they are starting their journey and want to learn from experienced contributors. They expressed particular interest in programs like Google Summer of Code, which pairs students with mentors on open source projects. The greeting drew modest engagement, reflecting how first-time developers commonly seek advice and entry points through community forums.
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First-year food science students at Penn State have taken part in a product development competition, applying classroom concepts to creating new food products. The event gives beginners early hands-on experience in the field, and coverage in agricultural outlets has highlighted how the university introduces product development skills from the very start of the degree program.
- 12UND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with 'The Addams Family'▼UND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with ‘The Addams Family’
University of North Dakota Theatre will inaugurate its new Starcher Stage venue with a production of 'The Addams Family'. The musical marks the first show staged in the renamed performance space, giving students and local audiences a fresh campus venue for live theatre. No further details on dates or casting have been announced.