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Higher Education

A man makes a bet at a kiosk in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City NJ on March 19, 2021 at the start of the March Madness college basketball tournament
Money

New sports wagering code bans college betting partnerships

The American Gaming Association tells The Associated Press the changes are necessary to keep up with developments in the fast-growing legal sports betting industry.

3 hours ago

Ricky Cobia competes in esports on his school's ''Rainbow 6 Siege'' team
Education

Esports industry enters next level in South Jersey

Stockton University and Camden County College hope to match the passion students have for competitive video games with career opportunities.

9 hours ago

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Villanova's Maddy Siegrist dribbles the ball during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against the Cleveland State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova
Community

Villanova All-American Siegrist declares for WNBA draft

Siegrist led Villanova to a 30-7 overall record and the Sweet 16 for the second time ever this season.

18 hours ago

Princeton guard Blake Peters (24) screams after making a 3-point shot in the second half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Missouri in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Sacramento
Community

Princeton Tigers add to their March Madness lore

New Jersey’s governor visited practice this week and many players have become social media stars.

5 days ago

A pile of challenged books
Education

Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says

A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.

5 days ago

A close-up of Temple President Jason Wingard.
Education

Temple University faculty union hopes to send a ‘clear message’ to leadership with no-confidence vote

Out of more than 900 union members, 84% support the vote of no confidence against three university leaders, including President Jason Wingard.

7 days ago

Villanova players celebrate after winning a second-round college basketball game against Florida Gulf Coast in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Siegrist leads Villanova into Sweet 16 for 2nd time ever

The fourth-seeded Wildcats won their record 30th game and celebrated the March Madness milestone in front of another packed house at the Pavilion.

1 week ago

The son of Flyers interim GM Danny Briere has apologized after a video posted on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a staircase
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Carson Briere, son of Flyers interim general manager, charged after pushing wheelchair down stairs

Surveillance video from a bar shows Briere tossing a woman's wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

1 week ago

A player celebrates on the basketball court.
Arts & Entertainment

March Madness: Where and what is Fairleigh Dickinson?

Add Fairleigh Dickinson to the list of giant-killing New Jersey colleges in March Madness.

1 week ago

Villanova players stand together, arms upraised, celebrating after a victory.
Arts & Entertainment

Siegrist powers Villanova past Cleveland St in March Madness

Maddy Siegrist had 35 points to lead fourth-seeded Villanova into the NCAA Tournament’s second round with a 76-59 win over Cleveland State.

1 week ago

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton (4) celebrates after a basket against Purdue in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio
Community

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

FDU became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game. Five years ago, UMBC showed the way for the little guys by overwhelming Virginia.

1 week ago

A flag flies on Temple University's Sullivan Hall. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education
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Temple University faculty deciding on whether to hold no-confidence vote on president, executives

The union held a meeting to discuss concerns about how President Jason Wingard has led the school since taking over in 2021.

2 weeks ago

Temple University campus at North Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue
Education

Temple graduate students ratify new pact, end 6-week strike

The Temple University Graduate Students Association says Monday evening that the vote was 344 to 8 in favor of ratification.

2 weeks ago

Temple head coach Aaron McKie walks down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston
Education

Temple ousts coach Aaron McKie after 4 seasons

The Owls finished fifth in the American Athletic Conference this season with a 10-8 record and were the only AAC team to defeat No. 1 Houston in the regular season.

2 weeks ago

Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, N.J., Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Education

Rutgers faculty authorizes a strike as negotiations continue

The union representing full- and part-time faculty hopes to avert a strike as they negotiate a contract that is economically equitable.

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