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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Higher Education

Temple University campus at North Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue
Health

Nearly 1 in 5 Temple students seeking mental health counseling say they’re ‘in crisis’

University officials this year expect the highest numbers of reported same-day crisis appointments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 years ago

Members of GET-UP rally on Penn's campus, asking the university to voluntarily recognize its union
Education
Billy Penn

Penn faces 2 student worker unionization efforts, amid a surge of labor organizing on campuses around the region

The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.

3 years ago

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Education

3 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements

The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.

3 years ago

Newly drafted Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter (left) and Nolan Smith pose for a photo after a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility
Community

Georgia on their minds! Eagles bullish for Bulldogs in draft

The Eagles took cornerback Kelee Ringo in the fourth round Saturday to make it three picks overall off the national champions' roster.

3 years ago

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Education

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.

3 years ago

Protesters are visible through the windows of a meeting room.
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.

3 years ago

Lester Holt sits at the desk with a sign for NBC Nightly News in the background.
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.

3 years ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
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.

3 years ago

A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Education
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Faculty and staff hold picket signs on the Camden campus of Rutgers University.
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.

3 years ago

Supreme Court
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.

3 years ago

Front of Old PECO Building
PlanPhilly
Education

‘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.

3 years ago

La Salle basketball coach Fran Dunphy during a game.
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.

3 years ago

Villanova's Maddy Siegrist arrives at the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York
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.

3 years ago

JoAnne Epps speaks from a podium
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.

3 years ago

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