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The University of Scranton is highlighting its rise in the latest US News & World Report rankings, stepping onto the national stage for academic standing. The Jesuit university in Pennsylvania, whose teams are nicknamed the Royals, framed the ranking jump as a milestone. Details on the exact position and the factors behind the improvement were not provided.

A team of undergraduate students has launched tash, an investment platform built around trading cards. The venture, highlighted by UC Berkeley Haas News, lets users treat collectible cards as an asset class. It is one of a growing number of student-founded startups aiming to bring financial market tools to alternative, collectible assets.

A team of students has developed an electric vehicle that captures fine particulate matter from the air as it drives, according to a report by Tech Xplore. The project highlights how electric cars could go beyond zero emissions to actively clean urban air. Details on the team's identity, testing results and deployment plans have not yet been released, leaving questions about the technology's real-world effectiveness open.

The café team at McClure has been recognized for excellence in school nutrition, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post. The award highlights the staff's work serving nutritious meals to students. Details about the specific honor and recipients were not provided in the announcement.

A University of Southern California student, referred to as a Trojan, is competing in the 39th season of the reality competition show 'The Amazing Race', in which teams travel around the world completing challenges. Campus outlet Annenberg Media covered the news, wishing the contestant well and highlighting local interest in seeing a USC representative on the long-running series.

Let's Talk Science, a Canadian science education organization, has launched a gamified plant biology program in which students work alongside astronaut avatars from the Canadian Space Agency. The initiative aims to make learning about plants and life sciences more engaging by combining game-based activities with space exploration themes, connecting classroom biology to real astronaut missions and research.

Willow Renton is being credited with making history for the Quinnipiac University tennis program. The student-athlete's performances have drawn attention on campus, with the university's student newspaper highlighting her record-setting impact on the Bobcats' women's tennis team as she continues her collegiate season.

Student organizations at Troy University have joined forces to organize a mental health seminar on campus. The collaboration brings groups together to raise awareness and provide support resources for students. Details on the speakers, date, and topics covered have not yet been made widely available, but the initiative reflects a broader push on university campuses to address student mental wellbeing.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology hosted an international high school robotics tournament, with three teams qualifying for the world championship. The event brought student teams together on NJIT's campus for competition and qualified three participants to advance to the world champs. Local and international interest in student robotics continues to grow as the qualifiers prepare for the global stage.

A teen robotics team from metro Atlanta has impressed local officials and will go on to represent the state of Georgia. WSB-TV reported the students' achievement, drawing praise in the Atlanta area for their performance in competition. The team now advances to represent the state at the next level of robotics competition.

A doctoral student in Monmouth University's Doctor of Social Work program has published research examining the barriers that prevent social workers from being fully integrated into health care settings. The publication addresses how professional, structural and institutional obstacles limit social work's role in medical teams. The university announced the achievement, highlighting the program's contribution to scholarship on interdisciplinary health care practice.

A custodian at Lansing Elementary School in Kansas is drawing intricate artwork on the school's whiteboards, transforming everyday classroom surfaces into displays that have charmed students and staff. Local coverage of his creations has drawn attention for the unexpected artistry coming from a member of the school's custodial team.

NASA is running TechRise, a student challenge open to learners in grades 6 through 12. The program gives school teams the chance to design experiments that fly on high-altitude balloon flights, with awards covering costs for participating schools. Educators are being encouraged to register student teams for the upcoming round.

Becton Regional High School's girls tennis team has kicked off its fall season, with the school's student news outlet highlighting the squad's outlook and energy heading into the campaign. The item spotlights the team's roster and expectations for the months ahead as matches get underway in New Jersey.

Rogers has made a donation to the Athens Science Olympiad team, according to a report by the Morning Times. The gift is expected to support the team's activities, though the amount and intended use were not specified. Local outlets are covering the story as a positive example of business support for student science programs in the Athens community.

An Israeli engineering team has made history at Europe's 24-hour solar car race, according to Israeli news reports. The achievement marks a notable milestone for the team in the endurance event, which challenges student and engineering teams to design and race solar-powered vehicles across the continent. Details of the team's placement and performance are still emerging.

The University of New Haven women's tennis team, known as the Chargers, competed in the doubles finals at the Northeast-10 Conference championships. The student-run Charger Bulletin reported on the team's run to the final, highlighting the program's performance against conference rivals.

Hot Springs Village hosted a District Golf Tournament bringing together regional student athletes to compete. The event gave high school golfers a chance to qualify for further competition while showcasing the village's course facilities. Local coverage highlighted the community's role in supporting youth sports and welcoming visiting teams and families.