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BYU Medical School Gains Preliminary Accreditation for 2027 Launch
Brigham Young University
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Brigham Young University’s School of Medicine received preliminary accreditation, allowing it to recruit its inaugural class and begin an MD program in July 2027. The school expects to welcome about 60 students, with applications opening in the coming weeks, and will initially operate at the former Provo High School site while a permanent building is planned.
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University of Dayton Names First Woman President
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Darlene Weaver was named the University of Dayton's 20th president, the first woman to lead the school in 176 years, starting July 1, 2027.
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Student sues UW over alleged failure to protect
World
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A University of Washington student is suing the school and a former fraternity member who pleaded guilty to raping her in 2022, alleging UW failed to protect her despite knowing of his prior sexual misconduct. The university disputes that it knew of an active restraining order and says it investigated the assault and permanently withdrew him.
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Xavier-Ochsner Earns Preliminary Medical-School Accreditation
Health
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The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine in New Orleans has received preliminary accreditation, allowing it to recruit its inaugural class of about 50 students for a planned 2027 opening. The partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health will be the Gulf South’s only HBCU medical school and aims to widen access to medical training and help address physician shortages.
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At Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Explosion Reported At Canadian Military Base
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 2h
Students walk out, question campus shooting communications
Politics
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Students at a Grande Prairie Catholic school walked out to protest a teacher’s alleged online comments denying residential schools and their harms, calling for accountability. At Colorado State University, students criticized campus alerts after police shot an armed man, saying the messages left them confused about the incident and calling for clearer communication.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Universities Name Alumni Honorees Across Award Programs
Sports
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Texas State, Baylor, UA Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law and West Virginia University announced alumni honorees for 2026, recognizing achievements in athletics, leadership, public service and community impact. Texas State named four inductees to its Hall of Honor, while the other institutions announced recipients of their alumni awards and homecoming recognitions.
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Report Details University of Wisconsin-Madison Ties to Chinese School on Vehicle Technology
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 6, 2026
A major American public university teamed up with a Chinese military-linked school on traffic technology that Beijing uses as a surveillance tool, a report found.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights Identity and Opportunity
Lifestyle
— 6d
Schools and universities are marking Hispanic Heritage Month with celebrations that combine cultural performances, food, art and hands-on learning, while promoting representation, community connections and cross-cultural understanding. One campus event also spotlights how lowriding links Latinx and local culture.
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High School Bands Mix Cartoon Themes With Jazz at Fall Festivals
Entertainment
— Oct 7, 2026
Student musicians across the region are rehearsing and performing in school band events: five Campbell-Tintah students attended a festival at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Akron Early College students practiced with their pep band, and 11 mid-Michigan high schools performed at the Midland Marching Band Showcase.
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Worthiness comes first — then you can actually live
Stop performing enoughness and start practicing it imperfectly on purpose.
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Ice Cream Events Span US, Canadian Communities
Lifestyle
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North Carolina State’s Howling Cow ice cream grew from a university research project into a campus favorite, while communities and schools are celebrating ice cream through a Bonners Ferry social, a free-scoop promotion at Burlington’s D-Spot, and Penn State’s returning Ice Cream Mile. The events offer local gatherings and activities centered on the popular treat.
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Five U.S. Ensembles Plan Fall Concerts
Music
— Oct 5, 2026
October brings a range of regional music performances, including fall concerts by Henry County High School’s symphonic band, the University of South Alabama’s choirs, and Lee University’s orchestra. Other highlights include the Sierra Nevada Baroque Ensemble’s program of Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Rameau, and the Idaho Falls Symphony’s season-search concert featuring Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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PETA sues two UMass campuses over animal research records
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
PETA has sued UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Medical School, alleging the public universities improperly withheld committee members’ identities and records about panels that oversee animal research. The group says state public-records law requires disclosure; UMass Chan has said it cannot comment on pending litigation and is committed to animal-welfare standards.
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Students Explore STEM Through Hands-On Programs
Science
— Oct 5, 2026
Hands-on STEM programs are introducing children and middle-school students to science through experiments, games and demonstrations, with organizers hoping to spark curiosity and broaden their sense of future possibilities. Oklahoma’s Innovation Week reaches 1,300 seventh graders, while Washburn University’s Women in Science Day gives more than 300 girls a chance to explore labs led largely by women scientists.
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Katherine Drexel Founds Schools for Native Americans and African Americans
Good News
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Heiress becomes nun and establishes dozens of schools and Xavier University.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Iran War Is Going To Go Ballistic After Midterms
Francis Kapper · 8 min · 3h
Trump Says Schools ‘Are About Radical Left Indoctrination,’ Threatens Tax-Exempt Status
Reporting
— Jul 10, 2020
President Donald Trump is taking aim at schools and universities accusing them of not focusing on education. Trump took to Twitter on Friday to accuse schools and universities of failing to properly educate students and…
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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School Board Member Urges School District To Cut Ties With Christian University Over Beliefs
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2023
A school board member based in Arizona expressed that she does not want to hire students from a Christian university as teachers. Tamillia Valenzuela, who identifies as “Afro Latina AF, Queer AF, Witchy AF” on her…
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College Professors Launch Mutiny Against University That Followed Trump’s Orders
Donald John Trump
— Jul 14, 2025
The University of Virginia’s (UVA) faculty senate passed a no-confidence resolution Friday, blaming the school’s Board of Visitors for failing to protect the school from the Trump administration’s demands. The faculty…
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ODU Report Finds School Was Never Told Student Gunman Had ISIS Conviction
Islamic State
— Jul 30, 2026
A university-commissioned investigation into the deadly March shooting at Old Dominion University found that school officials were never informed that the returning student accused of carrying out the attack had…
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The Ugly Truth Behind The Campaign To Kill School Choice
Arizona
— Jul 26, 2026
The teachers' unions and their allies at Save Our Schools (SOS) have proven time and time again that they will do anything to kill universal school choice in Arizona.
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Optimism is a teachable habit of explaining setbacks
Pessimistic explanations—not fixed personality—drive who gives up, gets depressed, and quits after failure.
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Trump Dangles Fresh Federal Funds To Lure 9 Universities Into Backing Agenda
Donald John Trump
— Oct 3, 2025
The Trump administration has proposed deals to nine universities that would give them an edge over other schools in receiving federal funding. Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Dartmouth College…
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Hillary Clinton Accepts Position at Columbia University
Reporting
— Jan 5, 2023
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accepted a new position with Columbia University. The school made the announcement on its website Thursday, saying Clinton will be joining the university as professor of…
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Woke George Washington University Devastated As Supreme Court Justice Thomas Drops School
Opinion
— Jul 29, 2022
The Constitutional Law program at George Washington University Law School has lost one of the greatest assets it has ever offered students. Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and the foremost expert…
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CDC Recommends US Schools Reopen With Universal Masking And Other Rigid Health Protocols
Reporting
— Feb 12, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new guidance for U.S. schools to reopen, recommending universal mask-wearing and physical distancing as key mitigation strategies to getting children…
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Four People Injured After School After Shooting At Tuskegee University
Reporting
— Sep 25, 2023
Four people were left injured as a result of a shooting that happened early Sunday morning at a party at a university in Alabama . Two students from Tuskegee University and two visitors were among the people who were…
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 16h
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