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Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

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New Jersey students warned of fentanyl risks during spring break

“They think it’s something that, if their peers are doing it, it's safe,” said one youth coordinator. “They don’t see the radical risk or the radical dangers.”

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Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further

On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.

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Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

The 78,000 borrowers who are eligible for this forgiveness will receive an email from the president next week, the White House said.

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Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

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Members of the Drexel team celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stony Brook in the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association conference women's tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Washington.
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Let the madness begin: 3 things to watch at the NCAA basketball tournaments

With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week.

3 years ago

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New dean of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University plans to double down on diversity to improve health outcomes

Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.

3 years ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark has helped drive a surge in interest in women's college basketball this season. Look for her Hawkeyes squad to land a 1-seed in the women's tournament
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Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here’s what to watch for on Selection Sunday

Can the Iowa sensation finally win a ring? Will UConn repeat? Who could be this year's Cinderella?

3 years ago

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University of Delaware junior named finalist in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge

Trinity Hunt’s podcast explores her relationship with her sister through letters and phone calls.

3 years ago

Villanova battles La Salle at the Palestra in 2016.
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The best games Philly’s ‘Cathedral of College Basketball’ has ever seen

As March Madness approaches, a look back at the Palestra’s place in basketball history.

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Pro-Palestinian faculty sue to stop Penn from giving wide swath of files to Congress

The faculty called the congressional committee investigating antisemitism on campus “a new form of McCarthyism.”

3 years ago

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NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies

The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America."

3 years ago

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Health

UPenn professor receives $48.3 million to find new treatments in old drugs

Over the past few years, Every Cure has developed a blueprint for an AI-powered platform that can do what humans can’t — match thousands of diseases with thousands of drugs.

3 years ago

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Health

UPenn study helps caregiver coaches extend autism care beyond therapy sessions

AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines.

3 years ago

File photo: Temple wide receiver Zae Baines (80) runs with the ball after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Annapolis, Md.  Thanks to a new law passed by Philadelphia City Council, the city could partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate and monetize NIL deals, with free legal and financial advice. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council passes law to help student athletes navigate financial deals

The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.

3 years ago

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