Higher Education
Three Pa. med schools tapped for medical marijuana research programs
The Health Department says it plans to approve five more partnerships between marijuana growers and research centers this summer.
6 years ago
2020 race brings free college back to the national stage
After receding from the national stage, the free college movement is resurfacing as a central rallying point for Democrats as they set their sights on the White House.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania’s student debt crisis
Pennsylvania ranks No. 1 in the nation for student debt. Why is the debt burden is so high here and how is that affecting the way students and grads live?
Air Date: June 6, 2019
Listen 13:23Former professor says University of Delaware tenure process stifles diversity
A former professor at the University of Delaware says the refusal to grant her tenure is part of a pattern of discrimination against black women faculty.
6 years ago
Listen 6:02Princeton alumni, students protest over panelist representing Brett Kavanaugh
Supported by a student group demanding Title IX reforms, a panel member walked out over the inclusion of a lawyer representing Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
6 years ago
Jury finds former Penn State fraternity brother guilty of hindering investigation
To find Becker guilty of hindering, the jurors needed to believe that he concealed or destroyed evidence for a police investigation and that he did so intentionally.
6 years ago
Trial starts over video deletion related to Penn State frat death
A former Penn State fraternity brother erased security camera footage from the night a pledge died because he knew it would be damaging.
6 years ago
A good deed goes through ‘Black enough’ blender
Philanthropist Robert F. Smith spread a balm over the wounds that accumulate as a result of the day-to-day indignities that go hand-in-hand with being Black in America.
6 years ago
Pelosi downplays spat with Trump in Pennsylvania appearance
Speaker Pelosi was in Delaware County to promote plans to make college more affordable. Asked about her war of words with President Trump she said, “I’m not even going there."
6 years ago
Morehouse grad with local ties: ‘I’m free’
“I feel free; I have my life back,” said Ahmad Smith, who has roots in Philadelphia. “Not only am I now an educated Morehouse man, I’m a debt-free Morehouse man."
6 years ago
Robert Smith pledges to pay off student loans for Morehouse College’s Class of 2019
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert Smith said Sunday he is eliminating student debt for the entire 2019 graduating class at Morehouse College.
6 years ago
Profs and Pints brings lectures to thirsty students, revenue to academics
Profs and Pints brings lectures out of the halls of academia and into the mainstream for casual students to share a beer and share in knowledge.
6 years ago
Listen 2:18CFPB chief says Education Department is blocking student loan oversight
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Trump administration's Education Depart. is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry
6 years ago
Why does the power of campus police go unchecked?
Campus cops carry guns and cuffs, and they can arrest you. But they aren't held accountable the same way other police are.
Air Date: May 13, 2019
Listen 13:07Some questions as N.J. expands free community college program
Lawmakers have a lot of questions about Gov. Phil Murphy’s free community college plan and they raised many of them at a budget hearing on higher education.
6 years ago