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Education

A view of the Pa. House of Representatives chamber.
Government
K-12
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. schools would get billions more under Democratic plan passed by the state House

A proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools is on its way to the Pennsylvania Senate.

2 years ago

About 1,000 people gather on the steps of Hamilton Hall to mark the last day of the University of the Arts, which shut down suddenly due to undisclosed financial problems.
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

‘Stand up, fight back’: UArts students and faculty mark the abrupt end of a 150-year-old Philly institution

A growing number of supporters, including elected officials, are demanding accountability

2 years ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests

Penn bans encampments while citing ‘commitment to open expression’

Encampments and overnight demonstrations are not permitted and unauthorized overnight activities will be considered trespassing.

2 years ago

Students hiking on a path.
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Philly UArts students abroad watch as their school collapses

A month-long study abroad trip to Italy has become a mixture of tears and revelation.

2 years ago

Listen 3:11
University of the Arts (Billy Penn/file)
Changing Communities
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

University of the Arts president resigns as questions swirl over abrupt closure

Four days after announcing the school would shut down imminently, and during a constantly evolving crisis, Kerry Walk stepped down.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
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.

2 years ago

Listen :53
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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:50
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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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