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September cultural events under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization
Classical music and jazz concerts in Rhodes, a conference on artistic education and disability in the age of artificial intelligence, a concert by a leading representative of the global electro-dance music scene and an international art exhibition...

College football committee backs move to one transfer portal window
College football is moving closer to having just one transfer portal window. The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday, Sept. 4 recommended a move to a single 10-day transfer portal window, the NCAA announced. The...

The Athens University History Museum (Kleanthis House)
Stamatios Kleanthis was born in Kozani, Macedonia, in 1802. As a teenager, he moved to Wallachia to study but was quickly swept into the Greek War of Independence. Recruited by General Alexander Ypsilanti, he joined the war's first organized...

Folks share how grandparents impact their lives before national grandparents day
This Sunday's National Grandparents Day. We talked to some folks about the role grandparents have played in their lives "I love my grandparents. The only one I have left living right now is my mom's mom. But I absolutely adore her. She is quite...

Miss National Sweetheart 2025 visits the KTBS 3 studios
SHREVEPORT, La. - The National Sweetheart Competition is an annual scholarship program hosted in Hoopeston, Ill. Its purpose is to give young women training and life experience on a national stage. Anna-Katherine Thompson, Miss National Sweetheart...

National Peace Council signs MoU to promote religious tolerance in mission schools
The National Peace Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 13 faith-based organisations to provide clear guidelines for managing religious diversity in Ghana’s mission schools. The launch, held on Thursday, September 4, at the...

Why Northwestern University’s president stepped down after $800 million funding freeze
Michael Schill has resigned as president of Northwestern University after nearly three years in office, bringing an end to a tenure shaped by political battles, frozen federal research dollars, and unrest across campus. His decision reflects the...

COLLEGES: Bluejays embark on season
Minnesota West plays at Minnesota State-Fergus Falls Saturday Minnesota West Community & Technical College offensive lineman Codin Bullerman (50) blocks during the Bluejays’ season-opening football game versus national powerhouse College of DuPage...

COLLEGES: McNab earns 100th victory at MN West
WORTHINGTON — Minnesota West Community and Technical College head volleyball coach Brittney McNab recently marked a milestone. McNab earned her 100th career coaching victory in a 3-1 victory over Northland Community & Technical College at...
University of Northern Iowa to lead advanced materials research for quantum technology
The University of Northern Iowa is leading a research project with two other universities, each with grants that total more than $1 million. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The University of Northern Iowa is leading a study into...

Ojukwu university: Resident doctors decry neglect of members’ affair, slam Soludo
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) has appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to fulfil his promises to the association in October 2024. The Resident doctors made the appeal...

Weekend Watch Guide: An Oklahoma State Fan’s College Football Overview for Week 2
College football returns for another action-packed weekend, with Oklahoma State facing No. 6 Oregon on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (CT) in Eugene. The Big 12 boasts a strong schedule, highlighted by the Cy-Hawk game between Iowa and Iowa State, along...

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 2 of the college football season
Pete Ruden’s (3-0, $300) Picks: Iowa +3 I really hoped this line moved to a field goal after Iowa State’s demolition of South Dakota and Iowa’s slow start against Albany in Week 1, and that’s exactly what we got. I feel good about Iowa’s run...

NIRF 2025: Gauhati University secures 9th rank among state universities
Gauhati University has secured the ninth position among state universities, 33rd among all universities and 52nd among all institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, according to a press release. Vice Chancellor Prof...

Why more Gen Z students are picking apprenticeships over college degrees
Universities are losing students to apprenticeships. Here's why (AI Image) In recent years, a noticeable shift has been observed in the career choices of Gen Z or the kids born approximately between 1997 and 2012. Increasingly, these young...

Delhi dominates India’s top college list
Delhi reaffirmed its academic dominance on Thursday as colleges of Delhi University (DU) clinched all of the top five positions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025. Hindu College retained the number one rank for the second...

Where did Rutgers land in national rankings after tight season-opening win over Ohio?
A season-opening win of mixed feelings for Rutgers resulted in mixed reaction from national observers. The Scarlet Knights bounced around in the national rankings following their 34-31 win over Ohio last week, a game in which their offense looked...

First-year students in London urged at convocation to step outside their comfort zone as they plug into Northeastern’s global network
Scott Wildman, dean of the London campus, assured the new starters that their professors would challenge them and mentor them through their Northeastern journey. New starters at Northeastern in London were urged to use their first year to have new...

How Lexden Is Bringing Global CX Expertise to Georgia
For decades, companies around the world and in Georgia have aspired to be “customer-centric.” Yet, despite slick marketing campaigns, digital tools, and service charters, too many organizations have struggled to translate aspiration into action....
Aalto University's sustainable design exhibition wins Helsinki Design Award
HELSINKI, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Aalto University has won the Helsinki Design Award for its Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition, a showcase of research-driven projects tackling global sustainability challenges. Granted by Helsinki Design Week and...