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Education

Students, faculty and alumni gathered in front of the University of the Arts campus
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests

University of the Arts students rally to demand answers about sudden closure

Hundreds of students say they are still searching for reasons why their alma mater is shutting down as the university cancels its town hall.

1 year ago

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Hamilton Hall at University of the Arts
Changing Communities
Economy
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Anger and questions swirl as University of the Arts abruptly shuts down

Administration says finances went from bad to worse; students are scrambling to transfer.

1 year ago

University of the Arts
Changing Communities
Economy
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

University of the Arts abruptly cancels info session amid questions over impending closure

"As the situation continues to unfold rapidly, we cannot adequately answer your questions today," the university said in a statement minutes before a planned 4 p.m. session.

1 year ago

Hamilton Hall at University of the Arts

‘Furious’ and ‘appalled’: Students, alum react to University of the Arts closure

The university has canceled summer courses, and will not enroll new classes in the fall.

1 year ago

University of the Arts
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia announces sudden closure

University President Kerry Walk announced that the school will close for good on June 7.

1 year ago

gamers
Delaware
Higher Education
Visual Arts

Leveling up: University of Delaware graduates its first class of gaming majors

Game studies program students chose from three different concentrations: game design and development; game industry and sport management; and games, culture and society.

1 year ago

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Guy Generals speaking at a podium.
Business
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly

There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.

1 year ago

school hallway
Delaware
K-12

Sussex Central High School expanding to address overcrowding

A new high school will ease congestion in the hallways and classrooms and add a larger gym, more classrooms, and a state-of-the-art black box theater.

1 year ago

Listen 1:41
a streetview of The 400 block of Cooper Street
Changing Communities
Higher Education
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Rutgers-Camden breaks ground on Cooper Street Gateway

The $60 million project will provide space for faculty, students and the community.

1 year ago

class room at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities

In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline.

1 year ago

Town hall meeting
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
6abc

Pennridge School Board suspends controversial bathroom policy

Pennridge School Board members voted 5-4 to retire the policy to remain in compliance with Title IX.

1 year ago

Andrew Holness speaking at a podium at the graduation
Delaware
Higher Education
International

Jamaican Prime Minister addresses Delaware State graduates, recognizing the school’s hundreds of Jamaican students

The visit from Prime Minister Andrew Holness was the first time a sitting head of government delivered a commencement address at DSU.

1 year ago

students
Environment
K-12
Philadelphia
Sustainability

From lunch tables to gardens: In Roxborough, Green Woods students are turning food waste into compost

Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
Members of a protest encampment at UPenn hang signs around their camp on May 1, 2024.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests
6abc

University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement

Penn officials say there will be a "high level of security" at all Franklin Field gates and on the field inside the stadium for the May 20 graduation ceremony.

1 year ago

An officer stands outside a Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests
6abc

Penn’s Gaza protest encampment expands despite order to disband 2 weeks ago

The encampment has tripled in size, with dozens of tents now set up on College Green.

1 year ago

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