Higher Education
GOP lawmakers sink aid to Penn as statehouses watch how universities are handling Israel-Hamas war
The vote came four days after Penn President Liz Magill resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing.
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Philadelphia Parking Authority – Friend or Foe? Plus, Paying College Athletes
Parking in the city is tough. We'll check in with the executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority about contesting tickets, bike lane enforcement and more.
Air Date: December 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Meet the paid medical actors at Jefferson Health trying to unionize amid budget tightening
There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.
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Listen 1:58Dr. J. Larry Jameson named Penn’s interim president
Jameson currently leads the two entities that make up Penn Medicine.
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University of Pennsylvania and Free Speech, The Dictionary People
UPenn's President Magill resigned after intense criticism over her comments before Congress on combating antisemitism on college campuses. We'll debate about free speech.
Air Date: December 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony
Gay faced growing criticism from lawmakers, alumni and donors for not denouncing hateful rhetoric against Jewish students more forcefully enough during her testimony.
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Here’s the latest fallout at Penn, Harvard, and MIT after the antisemitism hearing
Calls for Harvard and MIT presidents to step down remain firm while a growing number of students and faculty are coming out in support of their school leaders.
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University of Pennsylvania names Julie Platt new interim chair of Board of Trustees
Platt will replace Scott Bok, who resigned on Saturday minutes after former Penn President Liz Magill announced her own resignation.
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Magill will stay on as interim president until she is replaced, the university said in a statement.
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Penn president Liz Magill, Board Chair Scott Bok resign amid firestorm over House testimony
Magill will remain Penn’s president until an interim replacement is appointed.
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Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn’s president
Lawyers for a major donor to Penn threatened to withdraw a gift valued at $100 million unless Penn President Liz Magill is replaced
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Penn’s president defends herself amid backlash following congressional testimony about antisemitism
Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.
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Penn president defends actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.
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Michigan vs Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out
The Seminoles lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a season-ending injury two weeks ago. They continued to win but the committee passed them over.
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Drexel Dragons burst through Big 5 Classic with 57-55 win over No. 18 Villanova
The Wildcats fell to 0-3 in a series of Big 5 games that was designed to crown a city basketball champion.
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