A Chinese doctoral student at Dartmouth College is about to have his visa reinstated after it was revoked without explanation last week by Homeland Security. Xiaotian Liu, who is studying computer science at the Ivy League college, had his F-1 student status terminated on Friday, with his lawyers arguing in court documents that the move […]
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Ukraine moves to tighten military deferments for students, educators
The Ukrainian government approved a draft law on April 4 that narrows eligibility for military service deferments for students and educators, according to Taras Melnychuk, the government’s representative in parliament. Under the proposed changes, students under the age of 25 who are enrolled full-time or in dual education programs for their first degree will qualify […]
Who is Sudiksha Konanki? What to know about American college student’s disappearance in Dominican Republic
The search has intensified for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who was last seen in the early hours of March 6 on a beach outside the five-star RIU Republica Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Authorities are chasing leads after surveillance video showed Konanki’s last known moves before she vanished. The video, obtained […]
Judge calls out university for making Jewish students hide in a ‘proverbial attic,’ allows lawsuit to proceed
A New York judge called out a university in New York for its lack of action amid increasing antisemitism while denying its motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Jewish students. The judge said that Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, a small private four-year college located in Lower Manhattan, must face charges for […]
Students who fail military exam or refuse oath cannot continue higher ed, official says
Ukrainian university students who fail the basic military training exam or refuse to swear the military oath will not be permitted to continue their studies, Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Melnyk said on Jan. 18. Melnyk’s comments follow the Defense Ministry’s announcement on Jan. 17 that basic military training for students enrolled in higher education institutions […]
High school teacher arrested for selling THC, nicotine vape cartridges to students: police
A former Virginia high school teacher who allegedly sold vape cartridges containing THC and nicotine to students is now facing multiple charges. Kaitlyn Crescent was taken into custody by the Fairfax County Police Department early last week following the alleged incidents at Falls Church High School. “On October 24, Child Protective Services received a referral […]