Financially struggling university in West Virginia closes down, leaving students scrambling
A small West Virginia university will close down after financial struggles, leaving many students frantically searching for another option as the start of the new academic year approaches.
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Mexico security forces 'collaborated' in student disappearances, report says
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY Mexican security forces at local, state and federal level knew about the 2014
1970-01-01 08:00
Black deaf students who attended 1950s segregated school will finally get their high school diplomas
At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, in the early 1950s never received their high school diplomas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer
It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.
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Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Painting salvaged from Ukraine school goes on show in Southend
Artist Vlada Zabielina, 20, says the unfinished work is "symbolic" and represents how "time stopped".
1970-01-01 08:00
Student fears having to quit UK over uni marking boycott
Emma MacKenzie, from Canada, says she cannot renew her visa if she does not get her degree.
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Bristol baker helping Ukrainians find a new life in safety
Marcus Wells has devoted his retirement to helping refugees flee war and persecution.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
1970-01-01 08:00
British soldier Shareef Amin returns to Ukraine after life-changing injury
Shareef Amin was lucky to survive shrapnel and bullet wounds but is still "going back to help".
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams
The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams.
1970-01-01 08:00
Teenager on sub took Rubik's Cube to break record, mother tells BBC
In her first interview, Christine Dawood told the BBC she lost hope when the 96-hour mark passed.
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