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Thousands of Penn grad students may vote to unionize next month

It’s been a long road to unionize graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania but if successful, it would include about 4,500 workers.

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What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?

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NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes

Ohio, Vermont and Maryland are among the states that have removed prop betting on college athletes.

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Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

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New Jersey students warned of fentanyl risks during spring break

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Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further

On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.

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Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

The 78,000 borrowers who are eligible for this forgiveness will receive an email from the president next week, the White House said.

1 year ago

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Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

1 year ago

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Let the madness begin: 3 things to watch at the NCAA basketball tournaments

With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week.

1 year ago

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New dean of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University plans to double down on diversity to improve health outcomes

Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.

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Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here’s what to watch for on Selection Sunday

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The faculty called the congressional committee investigating antisemitism on campus “a new form of McCarthyism.”

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NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies

The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America."

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