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nypost.compolitics39 days ago
NYU Selects Professor Jonathan Haidt as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt will address graduates at Yankee Stadium on Thursday after NYU administrators praised him as one of the most consequential scholars of the 21st century. The Student Government Assembly’s executive committee objected in a statement emailed May 5, callin…
jurist.orgworld39 days ago
Zimbabwe Students Union Calls for Abolition of School Fees as New Term Begins
ZINASU issued a statement on May 13, 2026, urging the government to reinstate free education. The call came as schools opened for the new term, citing rising fees, dropouts and deteriorating conditions in classrooms.
Rapplerworld43 days ago
Alyssa Alano Killed in Toboso Clash With Philippine Military
Alyssa Alano and other activists died in a military encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental on or before May 9, 2026. The incident has triggered disputes between left-wing groups and the government over the purpose of the activists' presence and the nature of the clash. An opinion…
jpost.compolitics45 days ago
Deportation Proceedings Reinstated Against Columbia University Student
A Columbia University student previously detained by ICE in connection with campus protests over Palestine now faces reinstated deportation proceedings under the Trump administration. The development was reported by Al Jazeera on May 7, 2026. The student had been held by immigrat…
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manilatimes.networld46 days ago
Board of Immigration Appeals Reinstates Deportation Proceedings Against Mohsen Mahdawi
The Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his attorneys. The development marks a reversal in the legal status of the proceedings. @ABC reported the details of the filing…
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hrw.orgworld58 days ago
Zimbabwe Authorities Detain Student Leaders Protesting Term Extension Amendment
Zimbabwean authorities have detained and charged several student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential and parliamentary terms. Human Rights Watch documented incidents involving arrests, abductions, and assaults on students affiliated with…
ksl.comworld68 days ago
Utah Valley University Selects Sharon McMahon as Commencement Speaker Amid Backlash
Utah Valley University has chosen author and educator Sharon McMahon to deliver its commencement address. The selection has drawn criticism from some students due to McMahon's past comments about Charlie Kirk, who was killed on the campus. Critics described the choice as insensit…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics70 days ago
Immigration Judges Dismissed After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
Immigration judges were dismissed following their decision to block deportations of students involved in pro-Palestinian activities. The action is part of ongoing efforts to alter the structure of immigration courts. Details on the specific cases and broader implications remain u…