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Rutgers alums suspend donations citing antisemitism concerns

Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.

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Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default

The Education Department has given itself the next year to reach millions of the system's most vulnerable borrowers.

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Eroded by gentrification, Swarthmore’s historically Black neighborhood is working to preserve a 100-year history

For newcomers, Saturday’s podcast listening party was a history lesson. But for Swarthmore’s historically Black neighborhood, storytelling is a way of resisting erasure.

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Penn police called FBI to help investigate threatening antisemitic emails

The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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Bill to increase transparency of Pennsylvania’s universities passes House

The measure seeks to expand what the state’s four state-related universities — the University of Pittsburgh, Temple, Lincoln, and Penn State — have to publicly disclose.

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Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes

The department is withholding payment from its largest loan servicer as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.

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Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game

The MSU Board of Trustees said it was "outraged" by the image and vowed to hold school personnel accountable.

2 years ago

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Education

Temple University President Englert plans to adopt Epps’ priorities of attracting the best students and improving campus safety

The long-time educator says JoAnne Epps provided “a roadmap” for moving the university forward.

2 years ago

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UPenn Donors Pull Support, Sec. Al Schmidt Talks Elections

Voter registration deadline is approaching. Pa Secretary of State Al Schmidt talks election security and getting out the vote.

Air Date: October 17, 2023 12:00 pm

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Philly high schoolers and college students team up for a ZIP code art project

The students worked together to create a collage based on how their location and background influenced their life.

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U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?

The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?

2 years ago

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Education

Community College of Philadelphia hosts conference focusing on empowerment and community for men of color

Breakout sessions will cover topics including mental health, paying for college, and self-marketing for job applications.

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Education

Pennsylvania universities are still waiting for state subsidies. It won’t make them more affordable

Education advocates argue that even a proposed increase in aid won’t make a dent in the underfunding of Pennsylvania's higher education.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks on student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington.
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Biden’s second try at student loan cancellation moves forward with debate over the plan’s details

Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief in a process known as negotiated rulemaking.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington
Education

The U.S. is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle ‘unsustainable debt’ for borrowers

The move will help 125,000 borrowers by erasing $9 billion in debt through existing programs.

2 years ago

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