Higher Education

Drexel will also cancel the tuition increase and implement a tuition freeze for all undergraduate students in the fall 2020 term to help them deal with financial difficulties.

In the past few days alone, college students at schools in North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Vermont, Kansas, Colorado and at the Air Force Academy have tested positive.

The original agreement required students to “assume any and all risk” of COVID-19, which some said amounted to a liability waiver.

Community College of Philadelphia Dean of Liberal Studies Chae Sweet discusses moving classes fully online for the upcoming school year.

“I assume any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19 that may result from attending Penn State, or participating in Penn State activities,” the compact says.

Critics question whether it's realistic to demand that college students not act like typical college students. The push illustrates the high stakes for universities this fall.

Residents near Philly’s colleges and universities have long complained of racial profiling by campus police, who are less accountable to the public.

The board, which originally named Allen the university's 14th president in 2017, voted about a month ago not to renew her contract, offering no explanation.

Some are offering discounted tuition while the coronavirus keeps students off campus.

More than a dozen students offered recommendations to make their colleges more equitable. Many said they’ve suggested these in the past but have seen little action.

Coronavirus testing, online instruction and the ability to turn on a dime are central to reopening plans.

Hygiene theater might make classrooms safer, but what about the community?

Members of Temple University’s faculty and staff are demanding that classes be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Testing for America, a new nonprofit will help Delaware State University with the frequent testing of up to 3,000 of its students, staff and faculty.

Several Philly area universities are planning virtual classes while still inviting students back to campus. A Penn prof says schools can't justify that hybrid approach.