
Higher Education
Penn State men’s basketball coach resigns after investigation into ‘noose’ comment
Penn State University head basketball coach Pat Chambers has resigned from his post.
4 months ago
University of Delaware announces spring semester return to campus
After canceling most in-person instruction for the fall semester, University of Delaware officials have plan to have most students return to campus in February.
4 months ago
The system’s board created a commission this month to review diversity, equity, and inclusion. But a Spotlight PA report found students are tired of such symbolic efforts.
4 months ago
‘Ban-the-box’ bill would nix criminal record question from Pa. college applications
If passed, state and state-related colleges and universities in Pennsylvania would no longer be able to ask prospective students about their criminal records.
4 months ago
One in 10 Penn State students who returned to State College has now had COVID-19
3,538 University Park students have tested positive, according to Penn State's dashboard update Tuesday.
4 months ago
Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College
She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.
4 months ago
Princeton University agrees to nearly $1 million in back pay to female professors
The Ivy League university will pay $925,000 in back pay and at least $250,000 in future wages, as part of an agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
5 months ago
University of Delaware suspends 19 over gathering limits
Newark currently limits gatherings to 12 people indoors, and 20 people outdoors, unless a permit has been obtained.
5 months ago
Temple University shutters largest dining hall as campus residency drops 60%
Students were surprised about the closure, and some are asking about meal plan refunds.
5 months ago
West Chester University to continue remote instruction through spring 2021
WCU President Christopher Fiorentino pointed to continuing spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country as one of the reasons behind the school’s decision.
5 months ago
Student’s ‘shocking’ shooting death at party spurs warning by Delaware State U. president
Devin Wright was a gregarious young man who police say was caught in the crossfire when a shootout erupted at a party organized by students.
5 months ago
Job cuts planned at University of Delaware as pandemic shortfall grows
The school now expects a budget shortfall as high as $288 million, thanks to a loss of both students and revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 months ago
A university reopened, COVID spiked, and now a wary college town wonders: What’s next?
The university’s return brought the possibility of economic revival at a time when local businesses need a lift. But locals worry students will spread the virus in town.
5 months ago
Listen 5:29Rutgers helped shape Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Watch as former students remember.
Ginsburg shaped her career and found her voice here in New Jersey as a pioneering faculty member at Rutgers Law School in Newark from 1963 to 1972.
5 months ago
North Philly residents demand to be included in search for new Temple University president
A group of Temple faculty, state lawmakers and North Philly residents say the mostly white search committee for a new president needs a shake-up.
5 months ago