Higher Education
Murphy offers $2 million in grants to improve N.J. computer science education
N.J. is trying to fill thousands of tech jobs by boosting computer science education.
4 years ago
'Where’s your money going?' one student asked of the college. 'Because there are people who don’t have insurance who really rely on these services for help.'
4 years ago
How undercover journalists exposed West Africa’s ‘sex for grades’ scandal
"I'm a 28-year-old who never got to finish school because of one thing," says Kiki Mordi. "It wasn't because I wasn't brilliant, I was a high flyer when I was growing up.
4 years ago
Vital federal program to help parents in college is ‘a drop in the bucket’
About 1 in 5 college students in the U.S. are raising kids, and one of their challenges is getting childcare. A new proposal would expand the only federal program that helps.
4 years ago
For Camden’s college-bound, it may be easier to get in than to stay in
Many Camden, N.J. high school graduates who go off to HBCUs or private colleges out of state struggle mightily to afford to finish their degrees.
5 years ago
Congressional group proposing major move on college debt, affordability
College Affordability Act comes amid growing concern about impact on individuals — and the economy — of ever-growing student debt.
5 years ago
What’s behind the research funding gap for black scientists?
Black applicants to a prestigious research grant program at the National Institutes of Health are awarded funding at a significantly lower rate than their white peers.
5 years ago
Philly’s new work-to-college pipeline gives first gen students a second chance
HospitalityTogether helps young adults hold down restaurant jobs while also attending school.
5 years ago
Stockton hired professor with easy-to-find history of retaliating against female students
Stockton University hired Andrew Kortyna even though he had been fired for retaliating against students who complained of sexual harassment.
5 years ago
Listen 1:14State universities’ enrollment shows decline for the ninth consecutive year; Cheyney on the rise
Enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state universities once again took a downward tumble for the ninth consecutive year, dropping by 2.6% from last year.
5 years ago
College students: How to make office hours less scary
No matter how scary, office hours are a huge factor in a student's success. Not only in college, but even after — in the workforce and in life.
5 years ago
How Penn State is cutting greenhouse emissions in half — and saving money
This year, with the cost of solar power falling sharply, Penn State signed a deal to buy electricity from a new 500-acre solar farm in Pennsylvania's Franklin County.
5 years ago
Wolf, state senators continue to back Cheyney despite struggles
As financial and legal troubles batter Cheyney University, the school continues to have friends in high places.
5 years ago
Rutgers Dental researchers to lead landmark study of opioid alternatives
National Institutes of Health award $11.7 million to university to spearhead project comparing narcotic and non-narcotic pain medicine treatments
5 years ago
Lawsuit: Cheyney raided, misused scholarship funds as accreditation decision looms
If Cheyney loses its accreditation, it will not be allowed participate in federal aid programs, which means it will lose millions of dollars in federal funding.
5 years ago