Higher Education

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

A version of “King Henry IV” adapted into Americana folk songs is getting its world premiere.

Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites. But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix.

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

Temple University’s production of the original musical “Mystic Rapture” is just one of many local college shows.

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

Students say they were surprised by the “unprecedented” penalties dealt out by the college following protests in 2023 and 2024.

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for Penn over the swimmer.

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools over its DEI policies, more.