Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post

Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center.

Protests at Columbia after university agrees to Trump administration demands

Protestors gathered at Columbia University after the school agreed to several demands from the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funding.

Columbia U. 'on the right track' to recover federal funding: Education Sec.

Columbia University is "on the right track" to regain federal funding after agreeing to policy changes demanded by the Trump administration, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

Columbia University expels and suspends students over pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University has expelled, suspended, or revoked the diplomas of students involved in last spring’s takeover of Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests.

Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.

Bronx girls’ Catholic School to close after 80 years: 'This is silencing young women'

Students and parents are reeling after Preston High School, a beloved all-girls Catholic school in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, announced it will be closing in June after nearly 80 years.