Higher 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
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
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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.
3 years ago
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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 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
‘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
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
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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
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
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.
3 years ago
‘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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
NPR
The UConn Huskies beat San Diego State to claim its 5th men’s basketball championship
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 Monday night to claim the school's fifth men's college basketball title.
3 years ago
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Carson Briere removed from college hockey team after pushing wheelchair down stairs
The incident happened on March 11 at a bar near the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania.
3 years ago