San Antonio grandfather graduates college alongside granddaughter

88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.

Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads

Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.

Delaware State delays campus return as coronavirus surges

Delaware State University will delay the return of students to campus by two weeks because of the surge in coronavirus cases that's being driven by the omicron variant.

Temple University moves to virtual classes to start spring semester

Temple University announced Wednesday that classes will be conducted virtually through Jan. 21 due to a surge in COVID cases around the country and the contagiousness of the omicron variant.

Student loan payment pause extended through May 1

President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.

How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University

11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.

Olney Charter High School shifts to remote learning amid faculty call out

A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19. 

Security heightened at area schools Friday following apparent rumors of violence on social media

Police were waiting outside schools across the Delaware Valley as students were dismissed Friday. The increased presence came in response to apparent rumors of violence circulating on social media.

Pennsylvania exempts canceled student loans from taxes

Pennsylvania will no longer impose state income taxes on public sector workers and nurses who receive student loan forgiveness from two major programs, the Wolf administration announced Friday.

Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID

Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.

Utah high schoolers launch booster club to support students in the arts

Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.