Happiness Clubs Spread Positive Vibes on Campus

From passing out lollipops to distributing free iced tea and hugs outside the library at finals, Happiness clubs on college campuses around the country are aiming to uplift their peers throughout the academic year.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 April 60 Views

Teen Takes Paralyzed Dad To College, Cares For Him While He Studies

This student just couldn't leave his paralyzed father behind when he went off to college, so he moved his dad into his dorm and became his caregiver.

By Jim Stout

11 March 56 Views

Student Engineering Project Helps Girl Feed Herself

For their their senior project, six Marquette University engineering students chose to design and manufacture a device that would help a young girl to feed herself. Without the device, Kailyn Pieper has to bring her mouth right down to the plate, when eating in the school cafeteria with her friends.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 June 57 Views

Medical Students Learned on the Bodies, Now Honor the Donors

Georgetown University medical students recently held their yearly religious service, to say thank you to anatomical donors. Each year, 19,000 medical students in the United States dissect cadavers as part of their Each year their schools hold some type of memorial service at the end of the year to honor donors.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 May 54 Views

Man Leaves Homelessness and Addiction Behind to Earn Master's Degree

After several arrests, drug addiction and being homeless, a 50-year-old Miami man has overcome the odds to graduate from Florida International University with a master's degree in social work.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 December 75 Views

College Freshman "Prank" Collects Over 2 Tons of Food in Brazil

Being pranked on the first day of college in Brazil is expected by incoming freshman, but one school has turned the ritual into a force for good...

By Ariel Grange

21 June 63 Views

Positive Psychology Students Learn by Giving Free Hugs on Campus (WATCH)

We all enjoy a good hug every once in a while, but what about the more in-depth ways embracing affects our physical and emotional wellbeing?

By Tiffani Spengler

23 September 63 Views

Class Goes Wild When Student Wins Them Good Grade With Miracle Shot (WATCH)

It looked like an impossible throw, but Vinny Forte wasn't about to give up a 100% grade for his whole chemistry class.

By Tiffani Spengler

07 September 62 Views

This 86-Year-old Stranger is Paying for 8 Students' College Tuition

If his own kids are no longer in need of their father to take care of them, then why not spread the love to kids not so fortunate?

By Tiffani Spengler

08 August 68 Views

New Second Chance Pell Grant Program Gives Inmates Federal Aid to Take College Classes

67 colleges and universities will participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program that expands access to financial aid for incarcerated individuals.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 July 61 Views

Free Women's Legal Clinic Opens, in Partnership With Law School

A new center for women, the first of its kind in British Columbia, opened its doors May 24 to provide legal help for free or a reduced-cost.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 June 66 Views

More Teens Taking Gap Year For 'Voluntourism' in South Africa-Here's How

For a combination of adventure and volunteering, more teens and college students are choosing "voluntourism" as a way to help more people than themselves.

By Thomas Winters

06 June 64 Views

What to Do for Students Who Arrive at Australian University and Find Winter in July

So many students arrive in Australian universities in July surprised by the cold winter, so one school has knit a community together for a loving solution.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 June 68 Views

College Students Invent Gloves that Speak Sign Language Out Loud

Two University of Washington students have won a $10,000 prize for inventing gloves that translate sign language into audible speech, on the spot.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 May 60 Views

'Simpsons' Characters Provide Life Advice in Commencement Speech

Actor Hank Azaria brings along all "The Simpsons" characters that he voices to help deliver his commencement speech to Tufts University graduates.

By Jim Stout

25 May 68 Views