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- 1Harvard ranked world's best in 16 STEM subjectsβΌHarvard University named world's best in 16 STEM subjects
Harvard University has been named the world's leading institution in 16 STEM subjects, according to a subject-by-subject ranking reported by VnExpress International. The result underlines Harvard's dominance across science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, and is drawing attention among students, academics and university watchers tracking global higher education standings.
- 2Student and teacher found dead at Iowa's Lake MacBride after field trip incidentβThe bodies of a 5th-grade student and teacher are recovered from the water at Lake MacBride State Park in Iowa following
A fifth-grade student and a teacher died during a school field trip to Lake MacBride State Park in Iowa. Authorities recovered both bodies from the water following the incident. Details about how the two entered the water and the condition of other students on the trip have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
- 3Texas can't hide from climate change by limiting what students learnβTexas canβt hide from climate change by stopping students from learning about it
An editorial in the San Antonio Express-News argues that Texas cannot escape the effects of climate change by keeping students from learning about it. The piece criticizes efforts to restrict climate education in state schools, saying shielding children from the science does nothing to protect them from the warming impacts the state already faces, from heat to flooding.
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Young astronomers from 66 countries have arrived in Hanoi for an international astronomy Olympiad, one of the largest science competitions for high school students. Participants will compete in theoretical and observational problem-solving over several days. Vietnamese media are highlighting the event as a major showcase for the country's ability to host international scientific competitions.
- 5Yampa Valley Community Foundation funds $110K mental health gap for Steamboat studentsβYampa Valley Community Foundation fills $110K mental health gap for Steamboat students
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has stepped in to cover a $110,000 funding shortfall for mental health services serving students in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The grant ensures school-linked counseling and support programs can continue after other funding fell through. Local reporting highlights the foundation's role in sustaining youth mental health care in the Routt County community.
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A Grade 12 student has won a physics competition run by CERN, the European particle physics research organisation. The achievement is notable given CERN's status as one of the world's leading scientific institutions, and it highlights the reach of its educational and outreach programmes to school-level students. Details of the student's identity, nationality and winning entry have not yet been widely reported.
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University of Iowa students are helping build components for an international neutrino physics experiment, according to KCRG. The work places undergraduate and graduate students directly into a major global research effort to study neutrinos, subatomic particles that could reveal new insights about the universe. It highlights the university's role in large-scale international science collaborations and hands-on research opportunities for students.
- 8Florida Tech students simulate life on Marsβ'You're on your own': Florida Tech students live like astronauts on "Mars" mission
Florida Tech students are living like astronauts on a simulated 'Mars' mission, operating under the principle that, as the mission motto puts it, 'You're on your own'. Participants isolate themselves in a habitat-style setting to test how crews might handle communication delays, limited resources and self-sufficiency during a real trip to the Red Planet. The project highlights growing university involvement in preparing the next generation of space explorers.
- 9Rural Catholic School in Indonesia Turns Environment into ClassroomβIndonesia: Rural Catholic School Turns Environment into a Classroom
A Catholic school in rural Indonesia is using the surrounding natural environment as a living classroom, integrating environmental learning into its teaching. The approach, highlighted by Radio Veritas Asia, reflects a growing interest in faith-based schools adopting hands-on ecological education to connect students with local nature and sustainability issues.
- 10Stanford students denounce AI-edited promotional photoβStudents outraged after Stanford University uses AI to alter race, appearances in promotional photo
Stanford University is facing backlash after using artificial intelligence to alter the race and appearance of students in a promotional photograph. Students have voiced outrage, accusing the university of misrepresenting its community and undermining authenticity in its marketing materials, prompting broader criticism over the ethics of AI image manipulation by institutions.
- 11California colleges adapt as AI reshapes higher educationβAI is changing higher education. Hereβs how California schools are responding
California universities and colleges are adjusting to the rapid spread of artificial intelligence in classrooms, according to the Sacramento Bee. Schools in the state are developing policies and programs on how to handle AI tools in teaching, coursework and student assessment. The report highlights how one of the largest public higher education systems in the US is responding to a technology that is changing how students learn and how instructors teach.
- 12Parents Divided Over New York City School Technology BanβPresent Concerns & Future Worries: Parents Weigh In on NYC School Technology Ban
New York City parents are voicing mixed reactions to a school technology ban, with some citing immediate practical concerns and others raising worries about students' future readiness. Education outlet The 74 Million reports on the debate, highlighting how families weigh the benefits of limiting devices against potential drawbacks for learning and digital skills as the policy takes effect in city schools.
- 134,600 Oregon university workers set to strike Mondayβ4,600 SEIU staff at Oregonβs seven public universities poised to strike Monday
Around 4,600 SEIU-represented staff at Oregon's seven public universities are preparing to walk off the job on Monday unless contract talks produce a deal. The threatened strike threatens disruption across the state's university campuses, affecting operations and services for students at the start of the week.
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BioMedizone, an educational initiative, is being highlighted for expanding access to science education for underserved students. Regional outlets in Kentucky and Ohio are carrying reports on the programme, which aims to give students from under-resourced communities hands-on opportunities in biomedical and scientific learning. The coverage focuses on the organisation's efforts to widen participation in science fields among groups historically underrepresented in them.