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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.
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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, students walk near the Widener Library in Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The Ivy League school announced Monday, July 6, 2020, that as the coronavirus pandemic continues its freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required learn remotely from home. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online

New federal guidelines say international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall.

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Penn State's Old Main administrative building. (Min Xian/WPSU)
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First Penn State student dies from COVID-19

The student was living off campus in State College when he began to feel ill. He traveled to his home in Allentown on June 19, then was tested for COVID-19 the next day.

5 years ago

This Dec. 3, 2015 file photograph shows the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans,file)
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Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton announced plans to remove the name of the former president from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing an earlier decision.

5 years ago

The Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Russ Walker/PA Post)
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College consolidations coming? Plan to shake up higher-ed in Pa. moves forward

The new measure would give more power to a state board of higher education and could lead to schools being closed or consolidated.

5 years ago

Delaware State University
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Del. coronavirus recovery: University raises $1 million emergency fund

The emergency fund designed to help Delaware State University students hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown has reached its $1 million goal.

5 years ago

Deja Bond graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in data science. Bond is the first African American woman get an advanced degree in data science from the university. — Courtesy of Deja Bond
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The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly native is first African American woman to receive advanced degree in data science from NYU

Deja Bond earned a master’s degree from NYU Center for Data Science in May.

5 years ago

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Billy Penn

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The historic SCOTUS decision provides civil rights that were lacking in Pennsylvania.

5 years ago

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Education

Colleges are backing off SAT, ACT scores — but the exams will be hard to shake

The SAT and ACT's reach beyond college admissions is pervasive, with many states requiring students take one or the other in order to graduate high school.

5 years ago

Cherry and white Temple University flag hangs outside of old stone buildings
Education

University cops face renewed scrutiny amid protests against police brutality

Most universities have their own police departments, with officers who can carry guns and arrest people off campus. Activists are again asking why.

5 years ago

Temple University's main campus in North Philadelphia. (Mark Henninger/ Imagic Digital)
Education
Billy Penn

Temple reviewing students’ offensive social media posts, will not comment on discipline

“I hate to think that I did that,” said one incoming freshman, apologizing for old Snapchats.

5 years ago

The campus at University of Delaware.
Education

‘We can do better’ on diversity, says University of Delaware president

UDel President Dennis Assanis says all students will have to take mandatory training as part of an effort to improve diversity and inclusion at the state’s largest university.

5 years ago

Sculpture of the Temple mascot on its North Philly campus. (Mark Henninger/ Imagic Digital)
Education
Billy Penn

Can first-year college students defer enrollment till things get more normal? Depends on the school

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5 years ago

University of Delaware campus
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Coronavirus update: University of Delaware plans online graduation celebration

It’s not a replacement for graduation, but UDel grads will be honored Saturday with an online video presentation called Blue Hen Celebration.

5 years ago

Melissa Coleman walks toward the stage at Pottstown High School to the sound of Pomp and Circumstance. Four members of her family were allowed to attend the mini-cermony, which was repeated for each member of the graduating class. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

‘Headed to another part of life’: High school graduates walk in Pottstown, alone and adored

The 230 seniors will walk across the stage, one every 15 minutes, during the social-distanced procession.

5 years ago

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Georgetown University
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Montgomery County parent charged in college admissions case, agrees to guilty plea

Charging documents released Tuesday allege that Repella paid Georgetown tennis coach Gordon Ernst $50,000 in 2017 to get his daughter admitted as an athlete.

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