
Higher Education
Philly’s top 10 moments in March Madness history
The buzzer-beaters, the Cinderella runs, the record-setting wins.
5 months ago
Temple’s public safety director stepping down amid wave of gun violence near campus
Executive Director of Public Safety Charlie Leone will leave his post effective April 29.
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Temple announces new security measures for students living off campus
The protections come in the wake of a string of shootings in the area near campus.
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Top colleges accused of violating Black athletes’ rights
NCAA Division I schools are accused of violating the civil rights of Black basketball and major college football players by prohibiting compensation.
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‘Disappointed, but proud’: Princeton celebrates women’s basketball team after loss in tournament
Though the season ended in a loss to Indiana in the second round, Princeton is celebrating what the women’s basketball team accomplished after a year off.
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Philly’s 1975 Spelling Bee champ is now a Harvard librarian
Back then, the regional bee was sponsored by The Philadelphia Bulletin. This year, it’s Billy Penn and WHYY.
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N.J. committee approves a measure that would require civics education for college students
Sen. Troy Singleton said the proposal would increase understanding of how American democracy works.
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Penn’s Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAA swimming championship
Thomas also is the top seed in the 200 freestyle Friday and is the 10th seed in the 100 freestyle Saturday.
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Lia Thomas posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
The University of Pennsylvania senior, who is the No. 1 seed, advanced to Thursday night’s final with her top time of 4 minutes, 33.82 seconds.
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Concerned parents band together, hire private security near Temple University campus
Concerned parents are taking matters into their own hands to make sure students at Temple University are safe.
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How much does it cost to attend college in Philadelphia? From Penn to Temple, there’s a big range
Despite high price tags and big endowments, private universities don’t pay property taxes in the city.
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Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)
Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.
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Temple University to partially lift mask mandate later this month
Temple University will lift its mask mandate later this month, but masks will still be required in some indoor spaces.
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Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title
The Wildcats beat Creighton 54-48 to win the Big East Tournament championship at Madison Square Garden.
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Rowan University launches public policy center named for Steve Sweeney
The new Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University is billed as bringing pragmatic solutions to New Jersey issues.
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