Higher Education
Delaware earmarks $45 million in coronavirus relief for colleges, universities
The money must be spent on costs such as protective equipment and enhanced screening for students and employees.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy among governors pushing for more testing at colleges
Gov. Phil Murphy joined his counterparts in five other states to urge colleges and universities to make COVID-19 testing available.
3 years ago
Biden wants to help pay some student loans, but there’s pressure to go further
The president-elect called for immediate action to help borrowers who are "having to make choices between paying their student loan and paying the rent."
3 years ago
A college student is coming home. Should the whole family wear masks?
College students are preparing to come home for Thanksgiving, but COVID-19 is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce risk.
3 years ago
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball.
3 years ago
Appeals court rules Harvard doesn’t discriminate against Asian American applicants
The panel of judges upheld the federal district court's decision from last year, teeing up a possible case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
3 years ago
Haverford College students end two-week strike after administrators’ ‘insensitive’ email
Many students boycotted classes after college leaders sent out an email discouraging involvement in Philly protests of Walter Wallace Jr.’s death.
3 years ago
More than 60 people cited for violating gathering limits near University of Delaware
Halloween parties may have started a bit early in Newark, Delaware. Police cited more than 60 people for violating the city's limit on public gathering size.
3 years ago
Temple delays start of semester, cancels spring break due to COVID-19 concerns
Temple University won't welcome back graduate and undergraduate students until Jan. 19, 2021 as the university deals with educating students amid the coronavirus.
3 years ago
Colleges turn to wastewater testing in an effort to flush out the coronavirus
People who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, shed virus particles through their poop when they go to the bathroom.
3 years ago
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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years ago