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Higher Education
Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams
In order to hold scammers accountable, the administration plans to increase collaboration between the Department of Education and other federal agencies.
2 years ago
In a reversal, the Education Dept. is excluding millions from student loan relief
At the center of the change are borrowers who took out federal student loans many years ago, both Perkins loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
2 years ago
Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment
Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.
2 years ago
The University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center will explore community concerns in areas of resilience, economy, and equity.
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Drexel reduces tuition for community college transfers
Beginning in fall 2023, Drexel University will make its bachelor’s degree programs more affordable by cutting the tuition cost in half for community college graduates from Pen
2 years ago
2 men banned from Rowan University campus after racial slur on Black student’s door
Two men face charges, while police are trying to identify a third man involved in an incident where the N-word was scrawled in the dorm room of a Black student.
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‘Road to Success’ tour touts benefits of federal loan forgiveness program
White House representatives and the American Federation of Teachers ended a daylong tour by encouraging public service workers to apply for student loan forgiveness.
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Penn students camp out to demand university take further action against climate change
Nearly a dozen students slept on a campus green Wednesday night, according to an organizer. Among their demands for UPenn: divest from fossil fuels
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After 50 Brutalist years, the Annenberg Center plans to stretch out, open up
After 50 years, the University of Pennsylvania’s Brutalist-style performing arts center will build a new performance space full of light and air.
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Cheyney receives grant to renovate historic home into welcome center
The restoration process will include the renovation of the exterior facade and interior space to convert Melrose Cottage into a multi-functional facility.
2 years ago
Princeton University will cover costs for students whose families earn below $100K
Undergraduate students whose household income is less than $100,000 will not have to pay anything to attend Princeton University, the school announced Thursday.
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Rutgers-Camden holds new tradition to welcome students old and new
Rutgers University-Camden holds first ever convocation to welcome back students, staff, faculty and administrators.
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Campus Philly wants students to fall in love with the city — and stay
CollegeFest, Campus Philly’s annual Welcome to Philly celebration, kicks off Saturday, Sept. 10 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 11.
2 years ago
Listen 6:00Biomanufacturing research at University of Delaware gets $8 million federal boost
The University of Delaware will get $8 million in federal funding to invest in biomanufacturing efforts and expand its life sciences workforce.
2 years ago
Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
But in some states, the tax man may demand a cut of that relief. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income.
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