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Rowan’s veterinarian school breaks ground and gains a name

J&J Snack Foods chair Gerald Shreiber’s name was added to Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine after he gave $30 million for scholarships.

2 years ago

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Education

With no tentative agreements, Rutgers unions continue labor actions

Though three unions have agreed on a framework, there are still issues lingering between New Jersey’s public university and its unionized workforce.

2 years ago

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Education

NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt to deliver Villanova University commencement speech

Since 2015, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News. He’ll be delivering the speech on May 19.

2 years ago

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Education

Faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ against Temple University’s board of trustees chair and provost

81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.

2 years ago

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Education
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New report offers dozens of public safety recommendations for Temple University

Temple says the report is an assessment of the university's policies, technologies and training on campus and the neighborhood.

2 years ago

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Education
6abc

Rutgers University ends week-long strike

The agreement on new contracts promises to increase salaries by at least 14% by July 1, 2025.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court won’t block $6B student debt relief settlement

The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.

2 years ago

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‘A dream come true’: YouthBuild Philly celebrates permanent home for public charter school

The established charter school is refurbishing a former PECO building to continue assisting young adults with obtaining high school diplomas and workforce training.

2 years ago

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Community

Drexel University is joining the Big 5. But the basketball coalition isn’t changing its name

The goal is to change the makeup but not the name of the group.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

WNBA Draft: Villanova star Maddy Siegrist selected No. 3 overall

The star forward, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Nova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.

2 years ago

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Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple University to name JoAnne Epps acting president

Epps left Temple as part of a senior management shakeup by President Jason Wingard in 2021. He resigned March 31.

2 years ago

Rutgers University Strike
Education

Rutgers strike: Faculty members march for higher pay, equal treatment of colleagues and campuses

Dozens march the picket line at Rutgers-Camden Monday as union members demand higher wages, equal treatment of faculty, and equitable investment in all three campuses.

2 years ago

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Education

‘Temple has to succeed’: Where does Temple University go from here?

Following the resignation of Temple University’s president and months of controversy, key stakeholders reflect on how the university got here and where it should go next.

2 years ago

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Education

Rutgers University faculty go on strike

After several months without a contract and no signs of movement between professors and administrators, a strike has been called for all three campuses.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.

2 years ago

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