Most Americans believe that a college education is vital for success, but confidence in higher education — especially private universities — is declining, according to the latest polling by Vanderbilt University.
Camellia Burris
Camellia Burris is an attorney and journalist from Nashville. She is a graduate of Spelman College, Tulane University School of Law, and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. She began her journalism career covering housing policies for the San Francisco Public Press before joining the Miami Herald as an investigative reporting fellow. She joined WPLN News in February 2025.
Belmont University hosts summer program for local high schoolers in bid to diversify student body
Dozens of local high schoolers moved on to Belmont University’s campus this month to embark on a two-week long college immersion experience. These juniors and seniors live in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and take dual enrollment courses.
TSU reaches agreement to reallocate $96 million for university operations
Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state of Tennessee reallocates $96 million to support its operational needs.
The ACLU is fighting Rutherford County’s book bans. Here’s why.
Books touching on sexuality and race are being pulled off the shelves in Tennessee, and Rutherford County is at the heart of the controversy.
Nashville’s immigrant students fear going to school as ICE raids continue
The recent ICE raids in Nashville have left many families afraid to leave the house for even basic necessities, like taking their kids to school.
How dismantling the U.S. Department of Education will impact Tennessee’s most vulnerable students
As efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education ramp up, advocates have grown concerned about how cases of discrimination in schools will be handled.
Students across Tennessee can now apply for the expanded school voucher program
Families across Tennessee can now use public money for private school education. Applications for the state’s school voucher program open today.
How Tennessee is working to put more mental health professionals in rural schools
Project RAISE aims to bring more school mental health professionals to Tennessee’s rural students.
Students write letter to city leaders expressing fear amid recent ICE raids
A group of students wrote an open letter to city leaders expressing fear in the wake of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in South Nashville.
Education tops city spending proposal as mayor’s budget goes to Metro Council review
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell said that education is the city’s biggest investment during his State of Metro address last week.
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