Education

Lynchburg, VA — Liberty University has confirmed that it has provided the names of certain students, faculty, and staff to the U.S. Department of Education as part of a federal investigation into alleged incidents of anti-Muslim discrimination and harassment on campus.

The disclosure came after a formal request from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which launched a probe earlier this summer into multiple colleges and universities nationwide following a rise in complaints related to religious discrimination, particularly involving Muslim students.

Washington - President Donald Trump announced Thursday his intention to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for high school students, signaling a return to traditional physical fitness benchmarks first established in 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. The decision, formalized through an executive order, would once again require students to complete a series of athletic challenges designed to measure strength, endurance, and flexibility, with high-performing students eligible for a Presidential Fitness Award.

Washington - U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a heartfelt statement today following the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, describing the pop culture icon as a “positive role model for young boys and girls” and highlighting his unexpected but meaningful contributions to the field of education.

McMahon, who previously served as the CEO of WWE before joining public service, reflected on Hogan’s influence beyond the wrestling ring.

Columbia, SC - President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Limestone University’s tax-exempt status after the institution refused to remove a transgender athlete from its women’s varsity rugby team, according to sources familiar with the matter. The warning marks the latest escalation in the administration’s efforts to influence campus policies, mirroring recent confrontations with Harvard University over federal funding and institutional autonomy.

Cambridge, MA - Harvard University has awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant whose wrongful deportation and subsequent Supreme Court-ordered repatriation have become a flashpoint in debates over U.S. immigration policy and due process. The ceremony, held during Harvard’s 373rd Commencement Exercises, recognized Garcia’s resilience and the broader implications of his case for civil liberties.

Boise, ID - U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon proposed a nationwide initiative to introduce A.1. steak sauce into school cafeterias, starting from kindergarten. The move, she argues, is part of a broader effort to improve meal satisfaction and reduce food waste in public schools.

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump has unveiled plans to establish a new federal Office of Faith-Based Education, a move aimed at integrating religious principles into educational initiatives and expanding the role of faith-based organizations in shaping public education policy. This announcement builds on his administration's broader efforts to promote religious liberty and empower faith-based entities.

Washington, D.C. – Linda McMahon, nominee for Secretary of Education, faced a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday, where discussions veered unexpectedly into the realm of professional wrestling. The hearing, intended to assess McMahon's qualifications to lead the Department of Education, saw senators questioning her on President Trump's plans to potentially dismantle the agency, her stance on education policies, and her vision for improving student performance.

Washington, DC - Newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem has found herself at the center of a firestorm of criticism following reports that she was allegedly involved in the death of the iconic DuoLingo owl, a beloved symbol of the popular language-learning app. The controversy has raised eyebrows across the nation, blending political intrigue with online outrage and bringing unexpected scrutiny to Noem’s new role in the federal government.

Columbia, South Carolina – In a peculiar twist of fate, the missing research monkeys from the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee were found in the English Department of the University of South Carolina, surrounded by half-finished versions of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73. The incident has puzzled both researchers and academics alike.