Higher Education
The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.
11 months ago
3 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements
The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.
11 months ago
Georgia on their minds! Eagles bullish for Bulldogs in draft
The Eagles took cornerback Kelee Ringo in the fourth round Saturday to make it three picks overall off the national champions' roster.
11 months ago
Rowan’s veterinarian school breaks ground and gains a name
J&J Snack Foods chair Gerald Shreiber’s name was added to Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine after he gave $30 million for scholarships.
11 months ago
With no tentative agreements, Rutgers unions continue labor actions
Though three unions have agreed on a framework, there are still issues lingering between New Jersey’s public university and its unionized workforce.
11 months ago
NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt to deliver Villanova University commencement speech
Since 2015, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News. He’ll be delivering the speech on May 19.
11 months ago
Faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ against Temple University’s board of trustees chair and provost
81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.
11 months ago
New report offers dozens of public safety recommendations for Temple University
Temple says the report is an assessment of the university's policies, technologies and training on campus and the neighborhood.
11 months ago
Rutgers University ends week-long strike
The agreement on new contracts promises to increase salaries by at least 14% by July 1, 2025.
12 months ago
Supreme Court won’t block $6B student debt relief settlement
The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.
12 months ago
‘A dream come true’: YouthBuild Philly celebrates permanent home for public charter school
The established charter school is refurbishing a former PECO building to continue assisting young adults with obtaining high school diplomas and workforce training.
12 months ago
Drexel University is joining the Big 5. But the basketball coalition isn’t changing its name
The goal is to change the makeup but not the name of the group.
12 months ago
WNBA Draft: Villanova star Maddy Siegrist selected No. 3 overall
The star forward, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Nova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.
12 months ago
Temple University to name JoAnne Epps acting president
Epps left Temple as part of a senior management shakeup by President Jason Wingard in 2021. He resigned March 31.
12 months ago
Rutgers strike: Faculty members march for higher pay, equal treatment of colleagues and campuses
Dozens march the picket line at Rutgers-Camden Monday as union members demand higher wages, equal treatment of faculty, and equitable investment in all three campuses.
12 months ago