/ Local News Education From CBSNews.com Sun, 18 May 2025 16:11:27 -0400 5 /newyork/news/97-year-old-holocaust-survivors-wish-of-attending-college-comes-true/ Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, achieved a goal by attending the University of Mount saint Vincent for one day. Fri, 16 May 2025 16:01:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/14/1d542dc0-93e3-40da-8ae7-c499cb03f418/thumbnail/60x60/8f70e832bf84c0f9584477974907430d/97-yo-holocaust-survivor-college-student-pkg-el-00-01-34-13-still001.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 e6cf5d70-7864-4656-938a-51036057b145 /news/nyu-denies-diploma-to-student-who-criticized-israel/ New York University said it would withhold the diploma of a student who used a graduation speech to condemn Israel's attacks on Palestinians. Fri, 16 May 2025 14:31:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/17/e2aa19e1-90df-4114-9846-aea5c65aa741/thumbnail/60x60/72a0fb29c0dc83d29a2f17036e14c793/gettyimages-947297126.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 48d129a3-429a-4f30-aad6-6984b968e9cf /news/trump-administration-harvard-university-grants/ President Donald Trump's administration is cutting another $450 million in grants to Harvard University. Tue, 13 May 2025 17:29:05 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/13/7c99567f-d1ac-43cf-bddc-624b742c5144/thumbnail/60x60/4f438f9b7f67af770af2218596e79fa1/ap25105756797586-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 f34ec6f6-9b29-4d6f-9612-1c0732fe5a95 /news/columbia-university-library-pro-palestinian-demonstration/ NYPD officers took dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators into custody at Columbia University's Butler Library on Wednesday evening. Thu, 08 May 2025 08:40:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/08/779a5752-5d52-4495-a4ee-4e32707f1ce5/thumbnail/60x60/371c7fbebf5d00fb0e6f258e44488162/new-bauman-8p-vo-columb-wcbsdto5-hi-res-still-00-00-4511.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 8f747670-62cb-4862-9acc-7c2c29c9f4f0 /news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-sign-controversial-school-choice-bill-law/ Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12. Mon, 05 May 2025 21:46:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/03/0ff7ed38-b3c7-4fa5-89e8-a30a45876911/thumbnail/60x60/59a06eda1c11b2c527299df7065065f7/gettyimages-2194427029.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 019277bb-291d-474c-babd-313327141bdd /news/texas-lawmakers-approve-school-choice-bill/ The House will take a final vote later on Thursday. The bill will then go to the Texas Senate. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:30:49 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/29/5d4a59fd-7d2e-4f7b-be99-6f77253dab0a/thumbnail/60x60/38459669632267592e7e84e608787c97/gettyimages-145916215.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 f1a0e53b-6a55-4a89-950d-b6d269711a02 /news/columbia-university-new-acting-president-claire-shipman/ Katrina Armstrong, Columbia University's interim president, is being replaced by Claire Shipman. The university did not offer an explanation for the change in leadership. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:35:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/04/73f73175-ac52-4874-a2c7-64c3149c1947/thumbnail/60x60/5cb8154fb88e93b73d45a598ce443889/gettyimages-2202653451.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 4496c76b-4985-4b56-86c0-3d919c4fec88 /news/columbia-university-mask-ban-trump-administration-demands/ Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:30:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/04/73f73175-ac52-4874-a2c7-64c3149c1947/thumbnail/60x60/5cb8154fb88e93b73d45a598ce443889/gettyimages-2202653451.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ff118000-2757-4f35-aa05-f4b275cec24a /news/trump-university-of-pennsylvania-funding-cuts-transgender-athletes-ncaa/ A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:58:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/19/bf2c426e-257d-4a22-a521-0771797dd307/thumbnail/60x60/3360944a315e011480392a17b0142b1c/penn-campus-donald-trump.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ba1a85a5-7459-40c3-a5a7-5eec452e6f98 /news/mahmoud-khalil-protest-arrests-at-city-hall/ Students marched from Washington Square to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil​, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:06:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/11/3e3c780c-ef85-4c1e-9a7a-6ad8c1416560/thumbnail/60x60/54c216652e2485e62a1e4c804db58302/city-hall-arrests.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ee124bee-c91c-4065-b2e2-4b21722aca82 /newyork/news/njit-all-female-officers-womens-history-month/ For two continuous days in March, the New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department will be entirely staffed by female officers to highlight the effort to advance women in policing. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:03:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/6ef4b0e1-697b-46a4-98bd-51bf49061bd3/thumbnail/60x60/93d315cedb184c69c2bd3cecc746e997/new-fan-5p-pkg-whm-30-b-wcbsd7rv-hi-res-still.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 8284a456-a218-4ed9-9232-e9a137b232ab /news/trump-administration-cancels-400-million-columbia-university/ The Trump administration moved Friday to cancel $400 million in grants to and federal contracts with Columbia University, citing antisemitic incidents on campus. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:58:34 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/04/73f73175-ac52-4874-a2c7-64c3149c1947/thumbnail/60x60/5cb8154fb88e93b73d45a598ce443889/gettyimages-2202653451.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 e31f51fa-405d-4f78-a2d2-989e11ba412c /detroit/news/michigan-teacher-students-make-blankets-for-organ-donor-families/ A special education teacher at Huron High School gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:19:40 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/daec8551-9de6-4ae7-8e78-6a47315beeca/thumbnail/60x60/5f2d84363b3bd11c31c32135d4380a29/snapshot-2025-03-05t192017-939.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 a712cceb-026f-4827-a28c-b7864ae1fe07 /news/n-word-bucks-elk-grove-middle-school-lesson/ An investigation is underway in Elk Grove after a middle school teacher shared materials that included "N-word bucks" on a sheet titled, "History of the N-word." Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:21:21 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/05/84056519-fa6f-4940-9e73-6deb79b962a7/thumbnail/60x60/f74e095ed0dd4669e697024641052585/y-en-elk-grove-racist-buck-madisen-11p-lklv-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 6824531d-012e-41a3-bca7-d65aea3054bf /philadelphia/news/philadelphia-playground-black-history-month-exhibit/ An interactive exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia teaches kids about people who are making Black history today. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:53:22 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/04/d25d136a-bc5f-4b29-a19f-5e8edb5cad33/thumbnail/60x60/141b585b3871530d9f60aa10e38f45fa/andersen-6-pm-pkg-bhm-frame-1322.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 5fa08812-1f21-436b-a3cd-55bded74478f /philadelphia/news/kyrstin-johnson-temple-university-gymnastics-viral-hip-hop-floor-routine/ A video of Kyrstin Johnson's floor routine, which featured Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," is blowing up on social media. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:29:20 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/23/0cd0e42e-3185-46dd-85ea-da972d24d3ba/thumbnail/60x60/47cb28b9c32027d82aedc4b2326666b4/kyrstin-johnson-gymnast-temple-university-viral.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 a6bd303c-1c35-4125-bfd0-b98da91c2afc /newyork/news/newark-chops-new-jersey-schools-reality-show/ From sizzling shrimp to grilling chicken, the culinary arts students at Newark Vocational High School know they way around a kitchen. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:57:05 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/11/8cfd1227-6721-4de0-b5e6-d24f0df1fb1e/thumbnail/60x60/f2472f80472108c39ab5327cb335a86b/caloway-pkg-newark-stud-wcbscooj-hi-res-still-00-00-2819.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 66f197e6-6dd0-4626-b32e-168c74c37f86 /news/damar-hamlin-scholarship-program-buffalo-bills/ The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:34:57 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/18/c1cc49d1-7e0b-414b-820a-2a26cf67c499/thumbnail/60x60/086715d1d383a8a93824a2abcccfd8b0/gettyimages-1250750445-copy.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 20dc165d-b9bb-4957-991f-fd67426a360b /news/oregon-trail-movie-creator-bill-heinemann/ One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:48:37 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/25/d8fffdb8-159a-4811-8ca0-60dba411a982/thumbnail/60x60/f6006a5c5c98df7ea8f17aee93cc5a95/oregon-trail.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 febca5e1-b0d9-43f3-bd6c-5c03b621bbc8 /news/mit-tuition-financial-aid-free/ MIT will cover tuition starting next year for families making less than $200,000 a year. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:43:07 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/21/527d81d5-3c77-4812-86de-a1ba119510b6/thumbnail/60x60/7ae771d9ebbbe2b4db0ea25492a76d41/mit-campus.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 584a211e-4824-4d15-8d4b-751ceb90c5b4 /newyork/news/harlem-matthew-alexander-eisman-nursery-school/ A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:07:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/29/92f553a0-e9e4-4e52-a312-a659c20b7919/thumbnail/60x60/f9a65c7404ea0e8dec6f810e5871813a/matthew-alexander-harlem-teacher-720.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 bfb1a599-5020-4f6a-93c4-14b45c883915 /boston/news/boston-joan-reede-biomedical-science-careers-program/ Dr. Joan Reede helps a diverse group of students find their way to the sciences with the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP). Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:21:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/15/8730e7cb-e370-4b85-b858-1c9b58734e6d/thumbnail/60x60/30419a80cbbad850ecf0a42247135c1f/xdraw-change-maker-burton-2-frame-12464.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 822b963f-9060-41d3-9f1f-0c28e9faa8d4 /news/nyc-schools-chancellor-david-banks-retiring/ New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is retiring. Officials insisted Banks' decision was made before federal agents raided his home and seized his phones. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:18:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/14/c63fb2ef-694f-4fdf-b4fc-f023a8bf25f1/thumbnail/60x60/0d0e89a732e165213bf4b5fe0ab1806d/screengrab-00005.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 6ff2df94-8bb2-419d-99d1-7fcc04ca1911 /chicago/news/chicago-benito-juarez-mariachi-class/ Michael Espinosa's goal is to teach the songs and traditions that have shaped Mexican culture and more. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:55:34 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/20/df6fd3ec-61ee-47de-9f9a-eb5799357c96/thumbnail/60x60/447a0d52c39d20312c9cb60bc48a9bbb/mariachi-class-chicago-1.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 9fa877ff-25b1-498f-892c-29e55024afc7 /news/rutgers-university-gymnastics-investigation-umme-salim-beasley/ Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:28:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/08/ed8d77a2-38da-4419-aa3d-ee3aa0c2fa59/thumbnail/60x60/02d05a669d6707b70c05a2b1c0015055/ap19182713220004.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 83e0f50a-32ed-444c-9d2f-4fd0d7a673ae /news/columbia-university-president-minouche-shafik-resigns/ Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik announced she was resigning on Wednesday. The announcement came months after she was criticized for her handling of antisemitism on campus and protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:25:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/17/1a7929e1-0d12-497e-9556-b93afb03781c/thumbnail/60x60/e6031c5d60f7bfc1a62123f9b828ce3e/gettyimages-2147879686-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 4981da04-9040-4759-aa8c-1d9e85069476 /news/3-columbia-administrators-resign-over-controversial-texts/ Three Columbia University administrators who had been placed on leave​ over controversial texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school have resigned. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:33:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/12/8a4ec9d2-9fd4-4c35-85e8-bdaefc1250ba/thumbnail/60x60/d33b6e464f775ec063c8273318ba8814/gettyimages-1404549460.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 65bf7e3a-ff15-479a-97c6-a56d14b8ff99 /philadelphia/news/philadelphia-wildflower-composers-camp-women-nonbinary-trans-music/ Wildflower Composers Festival in Philadelphia creates a space for female, trans and nonbinary composers to learn and grow in the craft. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:17:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/10/1667a82c-044d-4563-ac9d-2e5b897c43f1/thumbnail/60x60/456e03b124c614a7d944919d53ef410b/composers5.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 8676ef74-05ba-40a0-814b-5b28dba06f0d /news/columbia-university-administrators-removed/ Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:01:51 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/12/8a4ec9d2-9fd4-4c35-85e8-bdaefc1250ba/thumbnail/60x60/d33b6e464f775ec063c8273318ba8814/gettyimages-1404549460.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 34dfc342-ae2f-495a-85ec-da8e0aaa3c85 /news/inside-californias-state-capitol/ The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/29/48c3a4d7-65e4-4d36-9ca7-574f941a80c8/thumbnail/60x60/ce3c5a55ee2e524e2de2c6544daba36c/quiet-please.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 4658c4a8-7681-47cf-8ad9-d236e96a3645