Black Texas A&M professor has contract changed; some say it's because her previous work to improve diversity
A Black professor who was hired at Texas A&M University to revitalize the school's journalism program had her contract drastically changed. Some are saying it's because of her work to improve diversity in newsrooms.
Florida teen's incredible duct tape prom dress could win her major college scholarship: Check it out
A Florida teenager made her own prom dress almost entirely out of duct tape -- and now her elaborate design could land her a huge college scholarship.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should chaplains be in public schools?
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski sits down with Robert Boston with Americans United for Separation of Church and State to discuss SB 763 which allows chaplains to counsel in Texas public schools
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
UT Police Department swears in first female, Asian American chief
Eve Stephens was sworn in as UT Austin's new chief of police, becoming the first female and first Asian American to assume the role in UTPD's history.
Backpacks for Hope aims to provide supplies, support to Texas kids in shelters
The Texas Advocacy Project needs your help to ensure every child in Texas has supplies and a sense of normalcy when school begins.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Central Texans react to SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action
The Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that colleges and universities can no longer use affirmative action when it comes to admitting students.
UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s ending use of race in admissions
No other public universities use race as a factor, but Texas private schools like Rice and Southern Methodist University will impacted.
Round Rock ISD partners with Austin Community College, Texas State
Round Rock ISD students will have the opportunity to get college credit while still being in high school thanks to a partnership with Austin Community College and Texas State University.
ACC Eastview shelter-in-place order lifted
ACC says the order has been lifted as of 5:18 p.m.
UT student advocating for victims of domestic violence after she says abuser wanted her dead
A UT student is advocating for victims of domestic violence. She said her abuser wanted her dead, and she very well could have been killed.
North Carolina charter school can't force girls to wear skirts, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
Pflugerville ISD officer arrested for inappropriate interactions with students: district
A Pflugerville ISD police officer was arrested after the district says it learned of "inappropriate interactions with students."