Category: Student News
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Deadly Shooting at Florida State University Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured
A tragic incident unfolded at Florida State University as a junior student witnessed a gunman opening fire near the student union, leading to a deadly shooting on the campus. The gunman’s rampage resulted in the loss of two lives, with five others sustaining gunshot wounds and being rushed to nearby hospitals, as confirmed by FSU…
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Foreign Students Detained Amid Political Protests Face Immigration Crackdown
Immigration authorities detained Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi during his naturalization interview in Vermont, according to his lawyer Luna Droubi. Mahdawi, born in a West Bank refugee camp and a U.S. permanent resident, was taken into custody in an alleged act of retaliation for his involvement in protests against the Israel-Gaza war. Video footage showed…
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Trump Administration Targets Foreign Students in Southern States Over Visa Revocations
The Trump administration’s crackdown on student visas has extended to universities in the Southern states, causing a wave of revocations and status changes for international scholars. Public and private institutions in the Sun Belt region have reported instances where students had their visas revoked or their immigration status altered, impacting their legal standing in the…
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University of Florida Student Deported to Colombia Amid Immigration Crackdown
An international student at the University of Florida, Felipe Zapata Velázquez, has been deported to Colombia following his arrest for traffic violations. This incident is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students in the United States by the Trump administration. WJEC GCSE Home Economics – Food and Nutrition Student Book | $86.90 Zapata Velázquez,…
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Coalition Proposes Restrictions on International Student Arrivals Ahead of Australian Election
Ahead of Australia’s federal election on May 3, the Coalition has put forth a plan to restrict new international student arrivals to 240,000 annually and impose a $5,000 visa fee specifically for those aiming to study at top universities. International Student Visa: The Impact of Changes to International Student Visa Policy and Procedures since the…
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Semester 1 Welcome Program: Enhancing University Experience and Networking Opportunities
As the academic year kicks off, students are buzzing with excitement for the Semester 1 Welcome Program. The event promises a plethora of freebies, engaging social activities, and much more. It’s not just about fun; attending such events can significantly enhance your university experience and set the tone for a successful academic journey. Study and…
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Visa Revocations Impact International Students at UMass and Tufts
The Trump administration has recently revoked the visas of several international students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, leading to the termination of their student statuses by the federal government. The university was not informed of these revocations by federal authorities but discovered the changes through checks in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System…
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Protesters Disrupt Conservative Student Event at California University
A conservative student event at a California university was disrupted by protesters, resulting in assaults and destruction of equipment. The incident occurred at the University of California, Davis, where Turning Point USA, a conservative student organization, was hosting an event featuring guest speaker Brandon Tatum. The disruption escalated as masked protesters attacked the conservative students,…