University of Chicago faculty voice support for pro-Palestinian student demonstrations
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It has been one week since students have been sleeping in tents on the quad at the University of Chicago. While tensions rose over the weekend, things have remained peaceful Monday.

Columbia University cancels commencement amid campus protests
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Columbia University's commencement ceremony was set to take place where protesters had set up encampments in solidary with Gaza just last week. New York police arrested more than 100 people when the university asked students to take down their tents. The ceremony was canceled as tensions continue to grow on campuses across the country.

Gary student becomes youngest known college graduate in Indiana

After starting college courses at the same time most students would start middle school, a 15-year-old from Gary, Indiana is graduating from college.

15-year-old graduates from Indiana University Northwest
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Khaya Njumbe started college courses when he was 11 years old. Now, in just a few days he will graduate with a bachelors degree from Indiana University Northwest at age 15. Khaya is working to attend graduate school next.

3 Illinois, Indiana schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Three Illinois and Indiana schools have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?

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

More college-aged students opting for 'gap' year
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College enrollment is down more than six percent compared to 2020 and more young adults are now opting for a gap year.

Why more college students are opting for a gap year
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Finance professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego breaks down why more prospective college students are considering a gap year.

Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says

The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.

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.

CPS students walk out in protest of war in Gaza
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High school students at several Chicago Public Schools planned walk-outs and sit-ins to protest the war in Gaza. Students at Hancock College Prep held a peaceful sit in Wednesday morning, while students at Jones College Prep planned a walkout for the afternoon.

Encampments on college campuses across US continue
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DePaul University students took over the quad at the school's Lincoln Park campus for the second day of their encampment in solidarity with Gaza. College students across the country are calling on their school's to divest from Israel. Some demonstrations have been more peaceful than others.

All Southland College Prep graduating seniors accepted to college
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Southland College Prep continues its streak of remarkable success as all 133 graduating seniors of the class of 2024 have received college acceptance letters.