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Listen 50:04Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.
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Cabrini University holds its final graduation ceremony before school closes indefinitely
After 67 years of operation, the university announced last June that it would close indefinitely. Kylie Kelce gave the final commencement speech.
2 years ago
Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly
There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.
2 years ago
Rutgers-Camden breaks ground on Cooper Street Gateway
The $60 million project will provide space for faculty, students and the community.
2 years ago
UD undergrad charged with hate crime in antisemitic vandalism of Holocaust display
The latest alleged incident would be at least the third act of antisemitism on the University of Delaware's campus in the past four years.
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The visit from Prime Minister Andrew Holness was the first time a sitting head of government delivered a commencement address at DSU.
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Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof
An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.
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Penn places students on mandatory leave of absence for pro-Palestine encampment
Further action is pending disciplinary investigations by Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability, a Penn spokesperson said.
2 years ago
University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement
Penn officials say there will be a "high level of security" at all Franklin Field gates and on the field inside the stadium for the May 20 graduation ceremony.
2 years ago
Penn’s Gaza protest encampment expands despite order to disband 2 weeks ago
The encampment has tripled in size, with dozens of tents now set up on College Green.
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Students and civil rights groups blast police response to campus protests
Students and faculty, alumni, civil rights groups and some politicians allege that universities endangered public safety by calling in police in response to the protesters.
2 years ago
Penn grad workers say ‘we’re part of a national movement’ after union win
Graduate student workers voted overwhelmingly to form a union at the University of Pennsylvania, but their first contract could take years.
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What we can learn from Rutgers and 3 other schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters
Administrations at several schools have reached agreements with student protesters, pledging to take certain steps in exchange for the dismantling of encampments.
2 years ago
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil
After a tumultuous few weeks on campus, Columbia University is changing its graduation plans, canceling its main ceremony to focus on multiple school-specific celebrations.
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