The General Assembly has decided that University of North Carolina system students shouldn't be subject to penalties that could cost them thousands of extra dollars to get their degrees.

Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans.

Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin appeared in federal court Wednesday alongside other wealthy parents to face charges they rigged test scores or paid bribes to cheat the admissions process at prestigious universities.

The Hallmark Channel cut ties Thursday with favored star Lori Loughlin, a day after her arrest in a college admissions scam put the family-friendly network and extended Hallmark brand in uncomfortable proximity to a national scandal.

Colleges and companies moved swiftly to distance themselves from employees swept up in a nationwide college admissions scheme.

A 105-year-old man finally received his college diploma, 83 years after graduation.

Gov. Roy Cooper wants North Carolina college students at risk of dropping out because of financial emergencies get a fiscal boost to complete their degree.

Jasmine Harrison, 17, was accepted to 113 colleges and universities and awarded more than $4.5 million in merit-based scholarships.

A college senior at the University of Tennessee is defending her non-traditional graduation photo.