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Higher Education

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Education

Online-only college classes pose some distinct challenges for instructors

Teachers around the country had a short window to move to a different way of presenting course material. Internet access is just part of the struggle.

6 years ago

Swarthmore College. (Swarthmore.edu)
Education

Opinion – Student: colleges should rethink abrupt shutdowns

Many low-income and international students are left stranded -- and perhaps less safe.

6 years ago

Students walking on a path on campus
Education

‘It’s a nightmare:’ International students forced to leave campus due to coronavirus

Many universities asked students to leave campus housing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. But what if students can’t afford it?

6 years ago

Listen 2:09
Tokyo is not buzzing with tourists, but commuters are still packing trains.
(Alesia Bani for Billy Penn)
Education
Billy Penn

Coronavirus empties Temple Japan as cherry blossoms bloom early

Some students are staying in Tokyo, since even Philly switched to remote learning.

6 years ago

The campus at University of Delaware.
Health

Delaware Gov. Carney declares state of emergency, puts National Guard on alert

The governor took swift action after four coronavirus cases were confirmed at the University of Delaware. The state legislature also postponed next week’s sessions.

6 years ago

Microbiologist Xiugen Zhang runs a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test at the Connecticut State Public Health Laboratory, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Rocky Hill, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP Photo)
Health

N.J. now has 11 cases of coronavirus, mostly in North Jersey

The number of patients in New Jersey is growing quickly, but officials say they don’t yet see it spreading through “community transmission.”

6 years ago

State System of Higher Education Chancellor Daniel Greenstein testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on March 3, 2020, in the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

State university system leader says cost of higher ed is driving enrollment decline

The decline is largest among students from families with less than $110,000 in annual income.

6 years ago

Williamson Hall at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Education

After legal setback, Westminster Choir College students and alumni say they’re not done fighting proposed campus move

Despite a legal blow in court this week, students of a N.J. choir college say they’re going to continue to fight its parent university’s plans to consolidate campuses.

6 years ago

Temple University campus at North Broad Street in Philadelphia (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Temple, University of Delaware cancel programs in Rome over coronavirus

Temple University ends semester in Rome promises on-line completion to semester.

6 years ago

Students walk past Samuel Paley Library on the Temple University campus (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Temple closing Italy campus over coronavirus; students told to leave

Temple University says students in Italy will have to make their own arrangements and fly home as the school closes its satellite campus in the European nation.

6 years ago

Emily Van Duyne is an assistant professor of writing and first year studies at Stockton University. She was recently awarded a Fulbright scholarship. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

From ‘broke single mom’ to Fulbright: An N.J. woman’s inspiring turnaround

‘Your life has worth. Go after the things you want,’ Stockton University Prof. Emily Van Duyne tweeted on learning she’d won the prestigious fellowship.

6 years ago

Listen 2:22
Locust Walk on the University of Pennsylvania campus. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Education

Former Penn coach slapped with 15-year show-cause penalty

Former Penn coach Jerome Allen was hit a 15-year show-cause penalty after he accepted $300,000 in bribes to get a wealthy Florida businessman's son into the university.

6 years ago


Karina Shumate, 21, a college student, filled out a voter registration form in Richardson, Texas on Jan. 18. One big registration effort this year has drawn controversy among elections officials. (LM Otero/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. challenges colleges to get students enrolled to vote

The Department of State is urging schools to join a competition to see who can get the most students on the rolls for November’s election.

6 years ago

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

Temple’s Italy and Japan campuses on alert over coronavirus

Temple is taking precautions at its Rome and Tokyo campuses as the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus grows in Italy and Japan.

6 years ago

Hahnemann University Hospital. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

‘The right thing to do’: Hahnemann owner will pay its former doctors’ malpractice insurance

American Academic Health System will put up $6.3 million for “tail coverage.” An insurance entity also owned by Joel Freedman will pay $12 million.

6 years ago

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