
Higher Education
Coach Dawn Staley accepts WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award
The celebrated basketball coach’s conversation with Terry Gross at the virtual event explored Staley’s struggles to achieve her dream of staying in the game for life.
3 months ago
Philly’s University of the Arts workers form second union in two years
Professional and non-professional staff voted to form a bargaining unit. Two years ago the UArts teaching faculty unionized its own unit.
3 months ago
The April 20 traffic stop and search has generated national media coverage. University President Tony Allen says the police engaged in misconduct.
3 months ago
Del. State Univ. president ‘incensed’ over Georgia police drug search of lacrosse team bus
The women’s team was on its way home from playing games in Florida and Georgia when the bus was stopped. Officers ransacked their luggage but found nothing illegal.
3 months ago
Listen 1:45Beware, new student loan borrowers: Interest rates are about to jump
Borrowers who need help next year will have to take out a new loan at a new interest rate.
3 months ago
Temple University holds first in-person commencement ceremony in two years
Although the class of 2022 spent several years learning remotely, they finally got a chance to experience one of college’s most memorable moments face-to-face.
3 months ago
Wolf announces $5 million investment in Cheyney University’s ThinkUbator project
Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.
3 months ago
People expressed concern over the effect it could have on the school’s science-based curriculum. Some are even considering a transfer.
3 months ago
Rutgers women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer announces retirement
She led the Scarlet Knights to the NCAA title game in 2007 when they lost to Tennessee.
3 months ago
Prominent Temple professor who founded Hope Center placed on administrative leave
Sara Goldrick-Rab is a leading voice on college affordability. The university is reviewing complaints about her leadership.
3 months ago
NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023
NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move and said it was by mutual agreement.
3 months ago
Harvard pledges $100 million to atone for role in slavery
President Lawrence Bacow announced the funding as Harvard released a new report detailing many ways the college benefited from slavery and perpetuated racial inequality.
3 months ago
College life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly. Some schools want to change that
As Muslim students across the country began fasting for Ramadan, colleges have stepped up efforts to make them feel more included on campus.
4 months ago
Jay Wright says goodbye to Villanova basketball after 21 years
Wright fought back tears at times as he talked about his decision to step down from coaching, saying he didn’t have the same competitive edge he once did.
4 months ago
Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints
The U.S. Department of Education unveils a plan to help millions of borrowers who have been hurt and held back by its troubled income-driven repayment plans.
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