student body

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The picturesque Scottish university, once the secret of private-school students from the East Coast, now boasts a student body that is about 20% American.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Elected student body president, Jackson graduated in 1963.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

More than half of its 203 student body come from the Bogside, Bishop Street and Brandywell areas of Derry.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

After tests were returned and grades given, the student body, which acted like an extended family, knew who did well, who excelled, and what piteous ones had failed.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou