Category: Student News
-
La Trobe University to Introduce 220-Bed Student Accommodation in Bendigo
La Trobe University is set to introduce a new 220-bed student accommodation complex in Bendigo, enhancing the city’s status as a thriving University City. This initiative, unveiled on 28 February, aims to address the increasing demand for higher education in Central Victoria by providing modern living spaces for students by the end of 2028. The…
-
Small Business Administration Takes Charge of Student Loans
The US Small Business Administration will now oversee student loans, according to a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. This decision comes in the wake of the dismantling of the education department, a move that Trump had promised during his campaign. Trump stated that the SBA is well-prepared to handle this responsibility and will provide…
-
Trump’s Move to Transfer Student Lending to SBA Raises Legal Concerns
President Trump’s recent announcement regarding the transfer of federal student loan management to the Small Business Administration (SBA) has sparked legal concerns among experts. This move is seen as a significant step in Trump’s broader agenda to restructure or potentially close down the Department of Education. With approximately 43 million Americans burdened by student debt,…
-
Coalition Considers Cap on International Student Enrolments to Reduce Migration
The Coalition is currently deliberating on the possibility of imposing a cap on international student enrollments as a measure to curb migration flows. The proposal, spearheaded by Peter Dutton’s frontbench, aims to limit international student enrollments to around 30 or 35 percent of a university’s total student population. Additionally, the Coalition is contemplating setting a…
-
Student Witness in Missing Pittsburgh Student Case Ready to Return Home
A Minnesota college student, Joshua Riibe, who was with University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki on the night she went missing during a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic, expressed his desire to return home and resume his normal life. Riibe, an Iowa native, appeared in court for a habeas corpus hearing, asserting that…
-
Student Loan Payment Shock: Millennials Face Soaring Debt Under Trump
Millennials across the United States are facing a significant surge in their monthly student loan payments, with the impact of these changes becoming more evident during the Trump administration. The student loan landscape has shifted dramatically, leading to mounting concerns among young adults, particularly those belonging to Generation Z and the millennial cohort. With the…
-
International Universities Target Nepal’s High Student Mobility
International universities are increasingly setting their sights on Nepal due to its high student mobility rates. With nearly 19% outbound student mobility, which is significantly higher than that of India and China, Nepal has become an attractive destination for international educational institutions. This surge in interest has led to visits from representatives of 16 universities…
-
Danish Exchange Student Reunites in Australia After 25 Years
In a heartwarming reunion, Danish exchange student Andreas Arnvig recently revisited Australia after a span of 25 years, accompanied by his family. The reunion was a special occasion where Andreas had the chance to reconnect with friends he had made during his exchange program in 1999, notably Steven Mottlee from Woolgoolga. Andreas’s initial exchange experience…
-
DHS Arrests Second Columbia University Protester Over Visa Violation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. Leqaa Korda, a student allegedly involved in the demonstrations, was taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations for reportedly overstaying her visa, which had expired on January 26, 2022. This arrest follows the apprehension of Mahmoud Khalil, a green…
-
Indian Student Self-Deports Over Alleged Support for Hamas
An Indian student pursuing a doctoral degree in urban planning at Columbia University voluntarily left the United States after her student visa was revoked due to her alleged involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations. The US Department of Homeland Security disclosed that Ranjani Srinivasan’s visa was invalidated on March 5 for purportedly endorsing violence and terrorism, particularly…