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International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US
While international student enrollment has been on the rise, educators worry that could soon change under the Trump administration.
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Johns Hopkins University to let more than 2,000 workers go after Trump's USAID cuts
Johns Hopkins University said it would eliminate more than 2,000 jobs after President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded federal funding for thousands of international aid projects, NBC News reported.
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Texas students share fears that FAFSA could put family members at risk of deportation
Children of undocumented immigrants navigating college financial aid forms have concerns their applications could put their parents and families at risk for deportation. The Dallas Morning News writer Milla Surjadi shares her reporting on the subject.
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Cause of yellow, green flaming manholes, explosions at Texas Tech undetermined
Authorities at Texas Tech University say an explosion inside a manhole took out power across campus. Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday.
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Flames shoot from manhole cover on Texas Tech University campus
Texas Tech University announced an immediate start to spring break after an explosion inside a manhole on the Lubbock campus Wednesday.
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Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding
At least two Ivy League schools, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, took the step as the Trump administration threatens to cut research grants.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump’s administration clamps down on pro-Palestinian protesters.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters force their way into Barnard College building, injuring worker
Barnard College officials say pro-Palestinian protesters pushed their way into Milbank Hall, which houses the offices of the dean, and assaulted a school employee.
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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.
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UT athletic director shares emotional journey
Sports director Newy Scruggs sits down the with UT athletic director Alex Del Conte for an incredible and at some points emotional interview.
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Toll of California fires felt in sports
As the California wildfires ravage through the Los Angeles area, people across the sports world were impacted.
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College tuition costs have fallen significantly at many schools
New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago.
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UNT Dallas graduate overcomes challenges to earn degree
Earning a college degree requires hard work, perseverance, and years of dedication — something a recent graduate from UNT Dallas knows all too well. In a conversation with NBC 5’s Noelle Walker, the graduate shared their inspiring journey.
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Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
New filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit contend that children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities.
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Donors, deals and dominion drive college sports valuations
CNBC reporter Michael Ozanian explains the analysis behind CNBC’s list of the top 75 most valuable college athletic programs.
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Texas Woman's University continues legacy of artistic excellence on campus
At Texas Woman’s University, students are stepping up to carry on the legacy of those who have come before them. They are not only continuing the tradition of artistic contribution on campus but also laying the foundation for even more opportunities in the future. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat shares the story of a new course designed to provide students with...
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Dartmouth sorority, 2 fraternity members charged in student's drowning death
Misdemeanor charges for providing alcohol to minors following the death of Won Jang have been filed against 21-year-old Matthew Catrambone and 21-year-old Samuel Terry.
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Author of anti-DEI law wants expansion to faculty hiring, course curriculum
Lawmakers may change the state’s anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion law to rid public universities of degrees and curricula that don’t translate into jobs after college.
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Texas lawmakers may push for more restrictions in DEI law
The author of the controversial law that targets diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Texas says lawmakers will push to go further when the Legislature meets in January. They could consider changes to university degrees, curriculum, and faculty hiring.
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Texas Wesleyan University hopes to take football team to new heights
What could be the highest scoring college football team ever is racking up wins in Fort Worth – and we’re not talking about TCU. Undefeated Texas Wesleyan University is playing for a conference championship this weekend – and possibly a spot in the record books. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with the team about their hopes to take Texas Wesleyan...