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A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
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A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
More Americans are skeptical about the value of college, but a new study shows college grads earn far more over their careers.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
New College of Florida is slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in a budget approved this month by the Legislature - but will face requirements tied to some of the money.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
President Biden said that of the borrowers who can get their loans forgiven, nearly 44,000 are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others who are eligible for forgiveness after working 10 years of public service.
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.
High-end consultants are helping the children of wealthy families polish their applications — and the work begins in middle school.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
Residents are experiencing issues such as sewage buildup, unfinished rooms and amenities not being available as promised.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Some South Florida parents have sent their kids to school in Central and North Florida. With Hurricane Idalia on the way and classes cancelled some are making tough decisions… to let them stay or bring them home.
The State Board of Education approved a proposed rule the legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved back in May.
The proposed rule would require people to use bathrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Florida higher-education officials on Thursday put on hold a request by university presidents to raise tuition for out-of-state students
Twenty-five local high school graduates thought they were just lining up with over 80 of their peers to receive dorm essentials. However, they got the gift of a lifetime—a scholarship for four years of higher education.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure aimed at prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on "DEI" programs.
Florida International University professors think reforms pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis make it hard to hire and keep good educators.
The donation will be used to for the Griffin Scholarship Fund for high school graduates attending Miami-Dade College.
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida bill targeting "diversity, equity, or inclusion" on college campuses advances to state Senate
Girls inc. of greater Miami works to empower young women and works to get girls into college.
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has identified one of the officers involved in the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill.
Authorities are investigating a City of Miami police-involved shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon.
Inside a Miami courtroom on Tuesday was the second day of testimony from a key state witness against a man accused of shooting and killing a bicyclist on the Rickenbacker Causeway in August of 2019.
Inspired by Hurricane Irma, Will Charouhis plants mangroves to combat coastal development impact.
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has identified one of the officers involved in the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill.
Authorities are investigating a City of Miami police-involved shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Inside a Miami courtroom on Tuesday was the second day of testimony from a key state witness against a man accused of shooting and killing a bicyclist on the Rickenbacker Causeway in August of 2019.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Tuesday.
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X, and former President Donald Trump repeated it in the debate.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
Lawmakers also have to consider the costs of retiring Baby Boomers moving to the state.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The race for the United States Senate is set with Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, taking on Republican Rick Scott.
South Florida cities play hot potato with a new incinerator the area needs but residents don't want anywhere near their homes, work or wetlands.
With the Florida primary election behind us, Jim DeFede looks ahead to the matchups in November.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
Upgrade your home entertainment with the Samsung Frame TV for just $900 during the Discover Samsung fall event.
If you want to get around easily, but don't have a car, check out one of the best e-bikes of 2024.
No plug? No problem! Apple MagSafe accessories are made to stick around.
Don't miss this deal on Apple AirPods. Plus, we found savings on Apple products like iPads, Apple Watches and more.
We found the hottest tablet deal of the season: Get an entry-level Apple iPad for $224 at Amazon now.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Kylie Jenner said she chose her son's name, Wolf, in haste and instantly regretted it, ultimately changing it to Aire. Regret occurs in other parents, too.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.