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FIle photo: Items fill a makeshift memorial for Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, Feb. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Miles Pfeffer of suburban Philadelphia waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is headed to trial on charges including murder and murder of a law enforcement officer in the Feb. 19, 2023, slaying of 31-year-old Fitzgerald. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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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The Pulse

Arts & Entertainment

Virtual reality classical concert creates new experiences for fans

For four days, audience members were invited to experience performances by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra by strapping on virtual reality headsets and headphones.

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Temple University campus at North Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue

Education

Temple University joins list of colleges under investigation for alleged discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education opened its probe into several schools and universities in November.

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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

Education

Former Penn interim president Claire Fagin, 1st woman to lead an Ivy League institution, dies at 97

Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.

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NPR

Education

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans

In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.

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Education

Citing rising costs and dwindling enrollment, PAFA cuts degree programs

“We did not make the decision lightly,” PAFA’s president said in a letter Wednesday. “We sought every possible opportunity to avoid it.”

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate with the trophy after their win against Washington in the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston.

Community

Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title

Harbaugh delivered the title so many expected when he took over a struggling powerhouse in 2015.

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Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday.
(Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP)

NPR

Community

What to know as Michigan and Washington face off in the college football championship

Michigan may be favored beat Washington on Monday night's title game in Houston, but both teams boast a seasoned lineup and consistent records.

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Students walk through a gate on University of California Berkely's campus

Education

What to know about changes to this year’s FAFSA application for college students

A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the department hopes to keep the application open for longer stretches as it resolves issues with the new form.

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley coaches from the sideline against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Greenville, N.C.

Community

NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships

NCAA President Charlie Baker told The Associated Press the deal has an average annual value of $115 million.

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File photo: Harvard President Claudine Gay (left) speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Education

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community on Tuesday.

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Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs in for a touchdown past Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during overtime at the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NPR

Community

Michigan and Washington will face off in the 2024 college football championship

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in a game that went to overtime, while the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns.

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NPR

Politics & Policy

This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions

After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.

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