Columbia cancels university-wide commencement ceremony

Columbia University announced on Monday morning that the school is canceling their university-wide graduation ceremony after weeks of Gaza protests.

Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back

Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.

Palestine protesters rally at UT Austin after more than 130 arrests over the last two weeks

Protesters rallied at UT Austin this afternoon, calling for the university to divest funds from companies aiding Israel. This comes after over 130 arrests were made at protests at UT in the last two weeks.

Two Texas schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Two universities in Texas have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.

UT president defends handling of campus Palestine protests in op-ed

UT Austin president Jay Hartzell received criticism for calling in state troopers to the recent campus Palestine protests. Now, he is defending his handling of the protests in an op-ed.

When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?

Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.

UT Austin protest: UTPD plans to file charge for gun-related crime

University of Texas police said it plans to file at least one charge for a gun-related crime in connection to the pro-Palestine protest on campus on Monday, April 29.

Robbery, assault reported at UT Austin; police investigating

University of Texas at Austin police are searching for a suspect after a person was robbed and assaulted on campus.

Rutgers students agree to disband campus encampment

Students at Rutgers University took down encampments Thursday following successful negotiations with the school administration.

Georgetown ISD hopes to pass historic bond to address growth in schools

Georgetown voters will have the final say on several multimillion dollar school bonds this weekend. If passed, they would create several new schools and start major renovation projects.

WATCH: Austin ISD police officer helps student with promposal

An Austin ISD police officer was asked to investigate a "suspicious backpack" in a classroom on Friday. One of the students captured the surprising incident in a cell phone video.

University protests must remain peaceful, Biden says

As police continue to clash with protesters on college campuses, President Joe Biden says the demonstrations must remain free of violence and hate speech.

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing green Hamas headband to FBI

Officials at Stanford University submitted a photo of someone on campus wearing a green headband worn by Hamas terrorist fighters to the FBI as the school struggles to reign in anti-Israel protesters camping overnight on school property.

Hutto Hippos advance to final four of mascot contest

The Hippos are currently one of the top mascots featured in SBLive Sports' Best Mascots in America contest.

St. Louis district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage

The St. Louis school district is offering financial incentives to families who drive their children to school due to a bus driver shortage and recent disruptions stemming from contractor disputes and a racially charged incident.

Best high schools in the US: How are the rankings determined

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best high schools in the United States based on data collected between the 2021-2022 academic year.