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The crowd of students in Neumann University's Flynn Hall swells ahead of the U.S. presidential debate. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Pizza and Politics’: How a small liberal arts college in Delco carries out tradition during the presidential debate

More than 20 miles away from the presidential debate stage in Philadelphia, students at a small liberal arts college weighed their options in their first election.

4 months ago

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Education

The last beam is in place at New Jersey’s first veterinary school on Rowan University’s campus

Officials signed the final beam 11 months before the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes its first class.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy
NPR

Where Trump and Harris stand on 6 education issues

Trump has said public schools “have been taken over by the radical Left maniacs,” and that he wants to close the Department of Education. Harris has vowed to keep it open.

4 months ago

Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs
Education

Rutgers orders investigation of gymnastics program following allegations of abuse by coach

Rutgers has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program.

4 months ago

Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a town hall campaign event at Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill and Brew, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Rochester, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Politics & Policy

Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will teach a course on running for office at Yale

The weekly seminar taught by Christie is titled “How to Run a Political Campaign” and is open to undergraduates as well as graduate students studying global affairs.

4 months ago

A sign at the University of Delaware
Community
6abc

First-year University of Delaware student struck, killed by speeding motorcyclist

Police say an officer tried to stop the motorcycle at East Main Street and South Chapel Street, but the motorcyclist sped away and struck the student about one minute later.

4 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

The Education Dept. is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation, and reduce monthly income-based repayments from 10 to 5% of a borrower’s discretionary income.

4 months ago

Showing new tools in the center
Health

Temple’s Institute on Disabilities launches a new community center

Tech OWL, which stands for Technology for Our Whole Lives, provides the surrounding North Philadelphia community with workshops, classes and a space for connecting.

4 months ago

Students at Temple University move into their dormitories on campus
Education

Temple’s Class of 2028 is the most diverse in school’s history

Temple officials say that 50% of its Class of 2028 are students of color, the highest percentage in the college’s history.

4 months ago

Becky Pringle speaking at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election

As the president of the nation’s largest union, Becky Pringle plays a major role in Democratic politics, but a recent incident in Philly proved an embarrassment for the NEA.

4 months ago

Rue Landau tands in front of artwork
Arts & Entertainment

Philly City Hall to display artwork by former UArts students and staff

The exhibition in November is part of City Council’s response to the sudden closure of the Center City art school.

4 months ago

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Bennetts Valley Elementary School
Education
Spotlight PA

These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens

The state wants school districts to use $32 million from this year’s Pennsylvania budget to lower the tax burden for local residents.

5 months ago

Lackawanna College building
Education

Philly’s Peirce College and Scranton’s Lackawanna College will merge into one school

If approved, the institution would become one of Pennsylvania’s largest open-enrollment, private colleges.

5 months ago

Francesca Lombardo speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

The city of Philadelphia funds historical research into itself

City Council sent $150,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to support a rising generation of historical research.

5 months ago

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the University of the Arts building
Education

UArts faculty and alumni call for City Council review of school’s closure

The University of the Arts suddenly closed in June and students, teachers and others are calling for help to bring it back to life.

5 months ago

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