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In 2019, Jack Johnson’s foundation bought neglected farmland in Hawaii; six years later, it reported over 40,000 pounds of produce harvested and more than 2,200 students welcomed on field trips

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In 2019, Jack Johnson's foundation bought neglected farmland in Hawaii; six years later, it reported over 40,000 pounds of produce harvested and more than 2,200 students welcomed on field trips

Photo credit: Kōkua Learning Farm In 2019, musician Jack Johnson’s Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation acquired neglected farmland on Oʻahu with a plan to turn it into a place for education, food production and community involvement. Six years later, the Kōkua Learning Farm had reported harvesting more than 40,000 pounds of produce and welcoming over 2,200 students … Read more

In 2021, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand gave Morehouse College over $1 million to support education; now students have a new multimedia centre they have used for award-winning work

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In 2021, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand gave Morehouse College over $1 million to support education; now students have a new multimedia centre they have used for award-winning work

Image: Getty/ Morehouse College In 2021, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand committed over $1 million to Morehouse College for scholarships and academic programming for students studying journalism and sports-related fields. Five years later, it has taken physical form in the Morehouse Multimedia Center, a facility built to give students hands-on experience in digital storytelling, sports … Read more

Stanford AI row: Students outraged as university uses AI to alter Hispanic student with Black in promotional ad

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Stanford AI row: Students outraged as university uses AI to alter Hispanic student with Black in promotional ad

Stanford University changed the appearance, race and gender of students using AI for an advertisement (Original photo on the left) Stanford University used AI to change the appearance, race and gender of students in a photo before using it as a promotion for the university’s residential and dining offerings. The original photo had an Asian … Read more

Jason Landry update: New details as Texas State student’s remains identified after nearly 6 years

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Jason Landry was last seen on Dec. 13, 2020, after leaving his apartment in San Marcos and beginning his drive back to Missouri City (Facebook - Missing Person - Jason Landry)

Almost six years after Jason Landry disappeared while driving from Texas State University toward his hometown of Missouri City, authorities have confirmed that human remains discovered near the site where his vehicle was found belong to him, according to KVUE report. Jason Landry was last seen on Dec. 13, 2020, after leaving his apartment in … Read more

Ole Miss students express fear after 2 peers tragically die, ‘Can’t even know what you can trust…’

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Ole Miss students express fear after 2 peers tragically die (The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss/Facebook)

University of Mississippi students have spoken out after two of their peers were found dead on Monday, September 21, in separate incidents. Their causes of death have not been determined. Ole Miss students express fear after 2 peers tragically die (The University of Mississippi – Ole Miss/Facebook) Action News 5 reported that emergency responders were … Read more

Italy to limit foreign students, ban burqa and hijab in schools

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Italy to limit foreign students, ban burqa and hijab in schools

Meloni did not specify what the specific cap on foreign students per class would be (Photo: Reuters). Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Sunday that Italy will ban face coverings including burqa and hijab in schools and impose a limit on the number of foreign students allowed per classroom, speaking at a youth event hosted … Read more

Should Indian students abandon the ‘American Dream’ amid F-1 visa volatility? 4 things immigration experts suggest

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Should Indian students abandon the 'American Dream' amid F-1 visa volatility? 4 things immigration experts suggest

Students planning to study in the US in the next 1-2 years should prepare differently, immigration experts suggest. International students in the US faced immense volatility this year because of several new rules — some are being proposed, some are coming into effect. Amid fears that this would significantly reduce the number of foreign students … Read more

Candace Owens fires back at Blake Neff after Erika Kirk’s Idaho event sparks ‘dishonesty’ row: ‘students were forced’

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Candace Owens and TPUSA disagree over whether Erika Kirk’s Idaho school appearance was voluntary or effectively mandatory. (REUTERS)

Candace Owens has clarified her criticism of a Turning Point USA event at Nampa Christian School after Blake Neff accused her of dishonesty. Owens said students were not told they could opt out of an assembly featuring Erika Kirk during the school day. Candace Owens and TPUSA disagree over whether Erika Kirk’s Idaho school appearance … Read more

Taiwanese students are turning discarded oyster shells and coral waste into 3D-printed structures for damaged reefs

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Taiwanese students are turning discarded oyster shells and coral waste into 3D-printed structures for damaged reefs

A group of students in Taiwan has found a way to give discarded shellfish waste a second life beneath the waves. Their project, named Reefvive, takes oyster shells and coral gravel that would otherwise be thrown away and turns them into 3D-printed bases for growing coral. According to the James Dyson Award, the structures have … Read more

Visa news: Indian students to face new family restrictions in Australia, no ‘visa hopping’ allowed

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Visa news: Indian students to face new family restrictions in Australia, no 'visa hopping' allowed

Australia tightens visa rules for international students. Australia has unveiled a major overhaul of its temporary migration system, with international students facing tighter rules on bringing family members, extending their stay and switching courses.The changes are particularly significant for students from countries such as India, for whom Australia has long been a major overseas education … Read more