Higher Education
A consulting company recruiting Philly apprentices is offering $44K plus free community college
For the third year in a row, a global professional services business wants to hire and train high school graduates in Philadelphia.
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Caitlin Clark — a ‘tsunami of impact and influence’ — breaks the NCAA scoring record
Iowa's Caitlin Clark has captured the NCAA's women's all-time points record, surpassing 3,527 points on Thursday against the Michigan Wolverines.
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City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student
State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.
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Listen 0:57Penn to become first Ivy League to offer AI degree, looks to ‘train the leaders’ in emerging field
Penn believes the undergraduate degree program will allow for “students to unlock AI's potential.”
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Listen 1:04Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program.
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Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.
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Gov. Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit
Shapiro's first budget proposal disappointed many allies who felt it wasn't bold enough.
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Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth
The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.
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Listen 0:59Widener University suspends decision day deadline amid FAFSA information delays
On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.
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Penn accused of illegally favoring students of wealthy families
The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.
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Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income
Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.
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Listen 1:14Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes tuition caps to make college more affordable and accessible
To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.
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This year's state government spending of about $2 billion on higher education is about the same as it was 15 years ago.
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A Bryn Mawr professor has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea
Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt.
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Suspect in slaying of Temple University police officer faces trial after waiving hearing
Miles Pfeffer is charged with murder, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.
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