Higher Education
For many college students, hunger ‘makes it hard to focus’
Up to half of college students in recent published studies say they either are not getting enough to eat or are worried about it.
6 years ago
Penn State launching national database to help evaluate Greek organizations after hazing death
The scorecard will include grade point averages, sexual assaults, alcohol and hazing violations, and community service hours.
6 years ago
With the new ‘Aim Higher Act,’ House Democrats want states to make community college free
House Democrats unveiled the Aim Higher Act this week, which they say would give students the opportunity to go to college debt free without compromising their education.
6 years ago
Claiming sexual assault, four women sue former frat, Stockton University
The school in Atlantic County, New Jersey, has faced four sexual-assault related lawsuits in one month.
6 years ago
DeVos to make it tougher for defrauded students to seek debt relief
The U.S. Education Department is proposing changes to Obama-era rules that offer debt relief for students who were defrauded by their colleges.
6 years ago
Can ‘work colleges’ in cities become a low-cost, high-value model for the future?
The nation’s first urban work college will open a second site in Texas and launch a work-college consortium.
6 years ago
Trying to get your first job? There’s a class for that
Over the 13 weeks, there's some role-playing with improv. There are dance classes, and a slew of guest speakers who talk about cover letters, resumes and personal branding.
6 years ago
Students have some options as Philly Art Institute closes, but many unsure of next step
Area colleges are inviting derailed Art Institute students to complete their degrees at their schools.
6 years ago
Listen 2:51Tuition hikes set for most Pennsylvania public colleges
Pennsylvania’s public universities have set their budgets and tuition rates for the coming school year. These include the 14 ...
6 years ago
Pa. AG looking into allegations against Temple business school dean
Shapiro says he has asked the Bureau of Consumer Protection to examine the case.
6 years ago
At a ‘grit’ gathering, talking to teachers about character development
At her fourth annual Educator Summit, Penn professor and "grit" expert Angela Duckworth brings teachers from all over the globe. WHYY spoke to some about the theory.
7 years ago
Listen 1:57PASSHE will hike tuition nearly 3 percent next year
The price of being a student in the State System of Higher Education is getting steeper.
7 years ago
Temple University ousted Moshe Porat, dean of its Fox School of Business after a ...
7 years ago
New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns
The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.
7 years ago
Two schools of thought on Pa. venture into sports wagering
Penn State University wants a moratorium on college sports betting — while the University of Pittsburgh wants a piece of the action.
7 years ago