Stabbing Attack on Iowa College Instructors in China

Four instructors from a small Iowa college were injured in a stabbing attack while on a teaching trip to China.

Ian Thomas Cleary's Sexual Assault Case

An American accused of sexual assault, Ian Thomas Cleary, was detained in France after a three-year international manhunt for stalking and sexually assaulting a college student. The survivor, Shannon Keeler, came forward in 2021 and pushed for justice after authorities failed to file charges for years.

Antisemitism at Colleges

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticizes colleges for not addressing safety concerns of Jewish students and calls on President Biden to visit Columbia University amid protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Johnson leads GOP leaders in announcing a congressional probe into instances of antisemitism at these demonstrations.

College Financial Aid Delays

College financial aid packages are delayed due to issues with the new FAFSA form, leading some schools to send provisional offers while others wait for more reliable data. Mixed-status families face additional challenges in the application process.

Roommate conflict over curfew

A Reddit user faces a conflict with her college roommate over differing sleep schedules, leading to a meeting with a resident assistant for mediation.

Tibet's University Entrance Exam Policy

Tibet is attracting investors by allowing their children to take university entrance exams in exchange for a $400,000 investment, leading to a debate on social media about fairness to local students. The plan aims to take advantage of Tibet's easier college entry requirements.

College track and field coach sentenced for sextortion scheme

Former college track and field coach sentenced to 5 years in prison after tricking women into sending explicit photos; used fake email and social media accounts to obtain photos, cyberstalked individuals, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, cyberstalking, and other charges.

Murder of Josiah Kilman at Campbellsville University

Josiah Kilman, an 18-year-old Kentucky theology student, was found strangled to death in his dorm room at Campbellsville University. His wrestling teammate, Charles Escalera, 21, was arrested and charged with murder after admitting to killing Kilman.