Higher Education
Drexel University Biomedical gets $1M grant to pilot new minor
The university’s School of Biomedical Engineering officials say that the new academic program offers more workforce training for the growing cell and gene therapy industry.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01“We’re setting a new tone for our family to come in the future.” Bodine High School students examine what it’s like being first-generation college students.
1 year ago
Listen 3:18Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment
More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
1 year ago
Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP
TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.
1 year ago
Philly gene therapy companies tap into city’s workforce training program for lab techs
The city's Commerce Department enables CCP students to earn $15 an hour during a cell and gene therapy industry lab technician certificate program.
1 year ago
Listen 4:07Temple University launches new on-campus safety app
Updated features include the ability to report crimes and real-time tracking of the university’s shuttle loop service.
1 year ago
Penn State gender pay gap is among worst compared to public Big Ten schools, federal data show
Across Penn State’s campuses, female instructional staff earn on average 80% of what their male colleagues make. PSU argues the federal data do not show the full picture.
1 year ago
College Admission Post Affirmative Action, Philly Hip-Hop, Battleship New Jersey
Since the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action, the way college admissions officers handle diversity, equity and inclusion is in limbo.
Air Date: August 9, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:46Drexel University men’s basketball player found dead inside on-campus apartment
Terrence Butler was a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, according to the school's website.
1 year ago
Thurgood Marshall College Fund collaborates with Delaware State to reduce college dropout rates
With the first cohort of 60 students, the university has so far achieved success.
1 year ago
Temple has a new logo, so here’s a look back at 25 owls that came before
The Evil Owl, the Blurry Owl, the Owl on the Branch, and everything in between.
1 year ago
The Rise in Cosmetic Surgery, Student Loan Repayment, Philadelphia’s Lazaretto
What's driving the rise in plastic surgery? Also, the Biden Administration's new student loan repayment plan and Philadelphia's 18th C. quarantine hospital, Lazaretto.
Air Date: August 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:32Princeton University student pleads guilty to joining mob’s attack on Capitol
On Jan. 6, 2021, 22-year-old Larry Fife Giberson joined other rioters in a coordinated push against police officers in a tunnel on the Capitol's Lower West Terrace.
1 year ago
Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks and says family is ‘safe and healthy’
A statement issued said that James was “successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest” thanks to “the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff.”
1 year ago
Thomas Jefferson University to pay millions in federal student loan settlement
A loan program was meant to train more community doctors, but federal regulators claim that the Philadelphia university used leftover cash to boost its investment portfolio.
2 years ago