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Temple Campus
Community

More Temple student visas have been revoked as the university says it’s feeling the effects of federal funding cuts

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

2 years ago

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People walk on campus at Harvard University
Education

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

2 years ago

Betty Chandy teaching
Education

Penn program offers artificial intelligence training to Philadelphia school district teachers

The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.

2 years ago

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Guy Generals speaking at a podium.
Education
Billy Penn

No reason given as board ousts president of Community College of Philadelphia

The school’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to not renew current president Donald Guy Generals’ contract.

2 years ago

A University of Pennsylvania sign
Community

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

2 years ago

Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Education

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

2 years ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Politics & Policy
6abc

Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says

"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.

2 years ago

Luke Tomczuk, a member of a research team at Temple University
Science

Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities

Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly.

2 years ago

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Group of Los Angeles students
Education

Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills

Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.

2 years ago

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Princeton University
Education

Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University

The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department.

2 years ago

A drawing by Kurt Vonnegut
Arts & Entertainment

The seriously whimsical art of writer Kurt Vonnegut is on view at Drexel University

The novelist who died in 2007 wrote novels for more than 50 years, while also making drawings on the side. Drexel opened an exhibition of two dozen.

2 years ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

King Henry (portrayed by Harley Diamond)
Arts & Entertainment

Shakespeare goes up the country in ‘Ballad of King Henry’ at Swarthmore’s Players Club

A version of “King Henry IV” adapted into Americana folk songs is getting its world premiere.

2 years ago

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aerial view of St. Joe's
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Without interest from Penn, St. Joe’s nears sale of first properties on USciences campus

Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites. But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix.

2 years ago

UArts staff and faculty
Education
Billy Penn

‘While the physical space of UArts might be gone, the community still persists’: Former students talk closure, new beginnings

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

2 years ago

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