Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.
UC Berkeley suspends some international internships after threats from feds
International students at UC Berkeley might struggle to find internships after the school announced its suspending work programs after threats from the federal government.
International students at UC Berkeley might struggle to find internships after the school announced its suspending work programs after threats from the federal government.
Artificial intelligence and college applications
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
UC Berkeley grad behind a multi-cancer screening tool harnessing a dog's superpower: its sense of smell
A UC Berkeley graduate is behind a new early detection, multi-cancer screening tool that pairs the incredible scent-tracking ability of dogs with artificial intelligence.
A UC Berkeley graduate is behind a new early detection, multi-cancer screening tool that pairs the incredible scent-tracking ability of dogs with artificial intelligence.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
National Geographic photographer brings science into focus at Berkeley's Wonder Lab
Mark Unger has built a career capturing moments most people never get to see, from the up-close diversity of moths to the rare sight of a lobster breaking free of its shell.
Mark Unger has built a career capturing moments most people never get to see, from the up-close diversity of moths to the rare sight of a lobster breaking free of its shell.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Mission Bay Elementary marks 1st new SF school building in nearly 20 years
San Francisco students are returning to the classroom on Monday for the start of a new school year marked by major facility updates, district-wide phone bans, and ongoing conversations about future campus closures.
San Francisco students are returning to the classroom on Monday for the start of a new school year marked by major facility updates, district-wide phone bans, and ongoing conversations about future campus closures.
How artificial Intelligence is changing college admissions
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
California health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.