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Higher Education

Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Trump administration reverses course, restores international student status to Penn affiliates and others

Earlier this month, the Trump administration suddenly terminated student status for more than 1,000 international college students.

2 months ago

Listen 1:24
The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020.

2 months ago

Students at the City College of New York protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The battle to fight and define antisemitism

The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.

Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally
Courts & Law

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands.

3 months ago

A brick walkway and stone building with a Temple logo flag flying.
Courts & Law

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

The suit filed by several American Civil Liberties Union affiliates seeks to represent more than 100 students in New England and Puerto Rico.

3 months ago

El hospital Beebe Healthcare en el condado de Sussex, Delaware. Un estudio dice que ninguno de los sistemas de salud del condado – Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth o TidalHealth – tiene suficientes recursos para poder tener una facultad de medicina, pero podría ser posible si lo hicieran juntos
Education

¿Una facultad de medicina en el condado de Sussex? Líderes opinan sobre la necesidad de más médicos en el sur de Delaware

El sur de Delaware afronta una creciente escasez de médicos. Los líderes están considerando si una nueva Facultad de Medicina podría ayudar a cubrir esta carencia.

3 months ago

Temple Campus
Community

More Temple student visas have been revoked as the university says it’s feeling the effects of federal funding cuts

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

3 months ago

Listen 0:47
People walk on campus at Harvard University
Education

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

3 months ago

Betty Chandy teaching
Education

Penn program offers artificial intelligence training to Philadelphia school district teachers

The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.

3 months ago

Listen 0:52
Guy Generals speaking at a podium.
Education
Billy Penn

No reason given as board ousts president of Community College of Philadelphia

The school’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to not renew current president Donald Guy Generals’ contract.

3 months ago

A University of Pennsylvania sign
Community

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

3 months ago

Two students help put away supplies in a classroom
Education

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The justices split 5-4 Friday, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissent.

3 months ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Politics & Policy
6abc

Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says

"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.

3 months ago

Luke Tomczuk, a member of a research team at Temple University
Science

Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities

Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly.

3 months ago

Listen 2:34
Group of Los Angeles students
Education

Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills

Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.

3 months ago

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