Higher Education
Philly’s new work-to-college pipeline gives first gen students a second chance
HospitalityTogether helps young adults hold down restaurant jobs while also attending school.
6 years ago
Stockton hired professor with easy-to-find history of retaliating against female students
Stockton University hired Andrew Kortyna even though he had been fired for retaliating against students who complained of sexual harassment.
6 years ago
Listen 1:14State universities’ enrollment shows decline for the ninth consecutive year; Cheyney on the rise
Enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state universities once again took a downward tumble for the ninth consecutive year, dropping by 2.6% from last year.
6 years ago
College students: How to make office hours less scary
No matter how scary, office hours are a huge factor in a student's success. Not only in college, but even after — in the workforce and in life.
6 years ago
How Penn State is cutting greenhouse emissions in half — and saving money
This year, with the cost of solar power falling sharply, Penn State signed a deal to buy electricity from a new 500-acre solar farm in Pennsylvania's Franklin County.
6 years ago
Wolf, state senators continue to back Cheyney despite struggles
As financial and legal troubles batter Cheyney University, the school continues to have friends in high places.
6 years ago
Rutgers Dental researchers to lead landmark study of opioid alternatives
National Institutes of Health award $11.7 million to university to spearhead project comparing narcotic and non-narcotic pain medicine treatments
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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.
6 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.
6 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.”
6 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.
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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.
6 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.
6 years ago
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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