Higher Education
The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
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Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement
Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.
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Delaware lands $1.5M national grant to strengthen career pathways — from middle school to workforce
Rodel secures a $1.5M national grant to expand career pathways, grow dual enrollment and strengthen college and career advising statewide.
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Listen 1:29Los líderes universitarios dicen que eliminar la investigación antirracista durante meses fue un error. Estudiantes e investigadores afirman que esto erosionó la libertad.
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The literature included a scope’s crosshairs placed over a photo collage of the board of managers. A spokesperson said expulsions are rare.
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Listen 1:13University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust.
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Listen 2:34Penn, Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore back Harvard in lawsuit to defend international student enrollment
The colleges say blocking international enrollment would harm U.S. higher education and the economy.
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Penn graduate workers reach historic tentative agreement with university, averting strike
Union organizers say the contract will transform their quality of life. Efforts to unionize graduate students started more than 20 years ago.
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Listen 1:36‘It’s harming us’: Delaware lawmakers, educators want to scrap SAT mandate for 11th graders
Delaware usually falls near the bottom of national rankings because, unlike most states, almost all high school juniors take the test.
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Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum
Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.
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Listen 1:02Princeton’s president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook
Though the Ivy League institution is financially strong, Christopher Eisgruber said it must be more efficient in the future.
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With more than 25 years of experience in the arts leadership sector, Shepherd will take the reins of the nation’s oldest art museum starting on Feb. 9.
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Listen 0:51The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.
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Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method
Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.
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Listen 1:12Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall
After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.
Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm
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