Elissa Nadworny
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Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan
The 5th Circuit Court rejected a Education Department appeal on Wednesday, the latest setback in several parallel lawsuits. The administration is expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in. → Read More
Race in college admissions is back in front of the Supreme Court. Here's what to know
The court will hear two cases challenging the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. → Read More
The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That's the good news
The bad news: Colleges are still seeing enrollment declines, and they haven't made up any ground after the pandemic's dramatic drops. → Read More
For older Ukrainians in front-line cities, visits from social workers bring comfort
In Sloviansk, many of those who remain are over 60. Social workers help with food, medicine and cleaning. An 86-year-old calls her social worker "Firefly," saying, "She brings light in a dark time." → Read More
Along the front lines in Ukraine, cut off from resources, a resilient city holds on
As a stalemate sets in on Ukraine's eastern front line, a city lives in limbo with constant shelling, limited fuel and spotty utilities. The government ordered evacuations but some residents remain. → Read More
International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
A mission to understand what's happening at the largest nuclear power plant in Europe is underway amid renewed shelling and mounting fears of a potential nuclear accident. → Read More
6 key numbers that reveal the staggering impact of Russia's war in Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago. In that time, thousands of people have been killed, cities destroyed, millions of people displaced and the Ukrainian economy has been battered. → Read More
How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods
Megan Miranda's latest summer thriller, The Last to Vanish, is set in a small hiking town in North Carolina, where 7 people have disappeared in the woods. Were they all accidents or was it something more sinister? → Read More
Tool libraries are creating accessible alternatives to owning big ticket appliances
Tool lending programs let people borrow expensive equipment for gardening and home repairs. The city of Milwaukee has been operating one for over 20 years, helping residents save money. → Read More
Getting a bachelor's degree in prison is rare. These men got a chance to beat the odds
Kenny Butler and Daniel Duron worked toward their degrees while in prison. Their journey could become more common with Pell grants becoming available to incarcerated people. → Read More
'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to the Pakistani-Canadian actress about the show's first season. → Read More
Ukraine agonizes over Russian culture and language in its social fabric
A third of Ukrainians have called Russian their mother tongue. Russian statues and cultural markers abound. Are these influences inherently toxic? The war is prompting emotional conversations. → Read More
They've spent a lifetime in Kyiv. Not everyone can flee Russia's war in Ukraine
Many residents of the Ukrainian capital couldn't leave — even during the worst days of Russia's bombardment. Meet some of the 80-somethings who stayed behind. → Read More
Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming
Enrollment in two-year colleges has dropped nationwide by about 750,000 students. But degree programs in construction trades are booming. → Read More
In 'Umma,' intergenerational trauma takes on a demonic form
In the new horror film, three generations of Korean American women grapple with the haunting repercussions of motherhood. Actors Sandra Oh and Fivel Stewart talk about what made the film so personal. → Read More
Starting in 2024, U.S. students will take the SAT entirely online
The College Board, the organization behind the test, also announced that the exam will shrink from three hours to two, and students will be able to use a calculator for the math section. → Read More
Starting in 2024, U.S. students will take the SAT entirely online
The College Board, the organization behind the test, also announced that the exam will shrink from three hours to two, and students will be able to use a calculator for the math section. → Read More
How colleges are dealing with high COVID case counts on campus
Despite the omicron surge, college students are starting the spring semester on campus – and administrators are bracing for the worst. → Read More
Student loan payments resume in May. Here are 7 ways to prepare
First things first: Get acquainted (or reacquainted) with your loans. And don't count on blanket loan forgiveness. → Read More
More than 1 million fewer students are in college, the lowest enrollment numbers in 50 years
People are sitting out college in droves. During the pandemic, undergraduate enrollment has dropped nearly 7%. The long-term effects of this decline could have a dramatic impact on the economy. → Read More