Higher Education
Why Drexel wants to take over the Philadelphia History Museum
Drexel University has proposed taking over the 130,000-piece collection of the Philadelphia History Museum. Will the public get to see it? And why does Drexel want it?
Air Date: March 4, 2019
Listen 13:20Making diversity happen from the classroom to the corner suite
I had believed the hype that students of this millennial generation were “over” the diversity thing … that they believed we were living in a post-racial society.
6 years ago
Philly History Museum’s future may lie with Drexel
More than 300 people turned out Wednesday night to hear a plan for preserving the contents of the Philadelphia History Museum. The building, however, may be lost.
6 years ago
Listen 2:13Penn Museum preserves a little bit of Egypt for display during renovation
With its Egyptian galleries closed until 2022, the archaeological museum in West Philadelphia has set up a smaller exhibition of artifacts.
6 years ago
Listen 1:59Outgoing Deputy AG Rosenstein discusses DOJ tenure with Wharton students
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who’s endured jabs by President Trump, says his job means ignoring politics and carrying out the administration’s priorities.
6 years ago
Pa. public universities ‘treading water’ with declining enrollment, higher than average tuition
Enrollment across the 14 state-owned schools has decreased by 18 percent since 2010, dropping to less than 100,000 students in fall 2018.
6 years ago
Penn State ex-president Spanier’s request for appeal denied
Graham Spanier, 70, had argued the trial judge and a lower appeals court wrongly relied on a statute of limitations law that prosecutors never cited.
6 years ago
Historically black colleges, universities get boost under measure sailing through Congress
Legislation to strengthen the partnership between historically black college and universities is on a fast track to become law.
6 years ago
Philly Greek organizations apply policies, intervention to confront campus sex assault
Temple and Penn have updated policies as fraternities and sororities participate in efforts to raise awareness. But is it enough?
6 years ago
Student loan debt has more then doubled in the last decade to $1.5 trillion. We look at the causes, consequences and possible policy solutions for tackling student debt.
Air Date: February 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Scathing report on Dept. of Education's handling of student loans
Instead of safeguarding borrowers' interests, the report says, FSA's inconsistent oversight allowed these companies, known as loan servicers, to potentially hurt borrowers.
6 years ago
Pa. university system pledges to transform amid struggles, enrollment drop
The system of 14 universities had asked for an increase of almost $38 million, or 8 percent. Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed an increase of $7 million, or 1.5 percent.
6 years ago
University of Delaware wants taxpayers to split cost of free-tuition plan for some residents
The University of Delaware spends $19 million a year on scholarships and financial aid for in-state students. It wants taxpayers to shoulder the same amount.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38Daughter of fallen Wilmington firefighter receives national scholarship
Wilmington high school senior wins $25,000 scholarship in recognition of her hard work in overcoming adversity.
6 years ago
Heavy student loan debt forces many millennials to delay buying homes
Homeownership rates for people ages 24 to 32 dropped nearly 9 percentage points between 2005 and 2014 — effectively driving down homeownership rates overall.
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