Higher Education
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
Colorblind videographer surprised on air with color-corrective glasses
A Neumann University student videographer was surprised during a live newscast with color-corrective glasses purchased by his classmates.
5 years ago
Listen 2:11World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism
Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of “Colonial Phil.”
5 years ago
College admissions and privilege
Paul Tough discusses his new book, "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Break Us," which examines inequities in college admissions system.
Air Date: September 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should’ve allowed the game to conclude.
5 years ago
Swarthmore professor urges colleagues to cancel class for climate strike
Swarthmore College professor Lee Smithey urges educators around the world to cancel classes for a “global climate strike” on Sept. 20.
5 years ago
First woman president of Delaware State University stepping down after two years
Wilma Mishoe, 70, will step down from the historically Black university at the end of the year, according to the university’s website.
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New store preps West Chester students on the spectrum for the working world
West Chester University’s new convenience store is one-of-a-kind. It gives workforce opportunities to students on the autism spectrum.
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Pennsylvania did not increase funding for the operating budgets of community colleges this year. Advocates say the pressure on low-income students has grown unsustainable.
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Cheyney officials say budget will have surplus, accreditation status still unknown
Cheyney University is expected to take in $26 million in revenue this year with a $2.1 million surplus.
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No more free admission for students at the Philadelphia Art Museum
The storied institution said an influx in degree programs made it impossible to offer the program on an equitable basis.
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Laid-off Drexel medical faculty, staff to keep tuition benefit after Hahnemann closure
In a letter Friday, the dean of the medical college said those who applied for tuition remission can still collect it for themselves and their dependents.
5 years ago
How Drexel’s public school experiment could change West Philadelphia
Drexel University is building a public school on its campus border, much like the University of Pennsylvania did two decades ago. Will that accelerate gentrification?
Air Date: July 31, 2019
Listen 13:28New Jersey targets growing student debt with new reforms
The laws are meant as safeguards for students across New Jersey who are taking on growing financial burdens to attain advanced degrees.
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Hahnemann frees funding so medical residents can take new jobs
The owner of the hospital, which plans to close, announces it will free up the federal dollars trainee doctors need to seek employment elsewhere.
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