
Higher Education
Penn State reverses course, plans to provide modified COVID-19 agreement for students
The original agreement required students to “assume any and all risk” of COVID-19, which some said amounted to a liability waiver.
7 months ago
Community College of Philadelphia dean discusses decision to move classes fully online
Community College of Philadelphia Dean of Liberal Studies Chae Sweet discusses moving classes fully online for the upcoming school year.
7 months ago
Listen 5:56Students at Penn State forced to sign COVID-19 liability waiver to participate in fall semester
“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.
7 months ago
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
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.
7 months ago
Marchers push Drexel, Penn to dissolve private police forces by 2025
Residents near Philly’s colleges and universities have long complained of racial profiling by campus police, who are less accountable to the public.
7 months ago
Lincoln U. board votes to reinstate president Brenda Allen
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.
7 months ago
N.J. colleges ready to reopen online while some students fight for tuition breaks
Some are offering discounted tuition while the coronavirus keeps students off campus.
7 months ago
Students of color offer solutions to make Pa. public universities more equitable
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.
7 months ago
‘I’d be nuts not to be anxious’: Pa. college administrators prepare for unpredictable fall semester
Coronavirus testing, online instruction and the ability to turn on a dime are central to reopening plans.
7 months ago
Temple’s plan for on-campus learning puts North Philly neighbors at risk
Hygiene theater might make classrooms safer, but what about the community?
7 months ago
Temple faculty demand online classes
Members of Temple University’s faculty and staff are demanding that classes be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
7 months ago
Delaware State University mandates COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff
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.
7 months ago
Coming this fall: On-campus students, virtual classes
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.
Air Date: July 27, 2020
Listen 17:15Judge orders Lincoln U. Board of Trustees to reinstate Brenda Allen as president
A Chester County judge has ordered the Lincoln University Board of Trustees to reinstate Brenda Allen as president of the university, effective immediately.
7 months ago
Stockton eyes 400 rooms in Atlantic City hotel for students
Stockton University is renting 400 hotel rooms in a former Atlantic City casino to help spread out students this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak.
7 months ago