Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change
STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.
Education
USC cancels filmmaker's keynote amid controversy over canceled valedictorian speech
USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.
Interim chancellor announced for Appalachian State University
App State’s Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Heather Norris will take on the role following the resignation of Sheri Everts on Monday.
Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
The new rules also broaden the interpretation of Title IX to cover pregnant, gay and transgender students. They do not address whether schools can ban trans athletes from women's and girls' teams.
Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
A pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University is broken up by NYPD officers
Police arrested dozens of protesters while helping clear an encampment at Columbia University. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to reporter Gwynne Hogan of The City, a nonprofit website covering New York City.
Morning news brief
Israel launches missile strikes on Iran. NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Twelve jurors are chosen for former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.
N.C. A&T book festival looks to empower families
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Aggies READ Book Festival aims to promote the science of reading to families in the community.
Columbia president tells lawmakers at antisemitism hearing there is a 'moral crisis'
The president of Columbia University told a congressional panel that the school is doing all it can to confront antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids
More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them. Most don't even offer child care.