
Higher Education
Villanova beats Kansas for another title shot
Villanova is going to play for another national championship.
7 years ago
Biden tackles gun control, voting, and foreign policy at Penn forum
In wide-ranging talk, former vice president chides millennials for not voting and spills a White House secret.
7 years ago
With fewer foreign students taking intensive English classes, Philly universities pivot
Administrators of intensive English programs say a kaleidoscope of factors have contributed to the contraction — including the economy and the 'Trump factor.'
7 years ago
Listen 5:02Judge tosses involuntary manslaughter charges in frat death
It's the second major blow to the prosecution's case.
7 years ago
Money woes force Cheyney University to suspend most athletic programs
Once known for its basketball teams, Cheyney is restructuring its athletic department to help the nation’s oldest historically black college become financially stable.
7 years ago
Philly hopes to clear flightpath for autonomous drones
Will drones start filling the skies of Philadelphia? For some, the idea doesn't sound so crazy.
7 years ago
La Salle students turn up heat in protesting university art sale
La Salle University in Philadelphia is getting pushback on several fronts over its decision to cull its art collection.
7 years ago
Listen 1:57Pa. lawmakers seek greater scrutiny of Temple, Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln
While they receive state funding, Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Lincoln universities are exempt from Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law and Ethics Act.
7 years ago
Five decades later, Penn hosts second-ever teach-in
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Penn's Ira Harkavy about the university's second-ever teach-in.
7 years ago
Listen 5:46Prosecutors drop assault charges in Penn State hazing death
Pennsylvania prosecutors are dropping all assault charges against members of a now-closed Penn State fraternity in the hazing death of 19-year-old pledge Tim Piazza.
7 years ago
How Princeton research from the ’90s made it to the new iPhone
It’s part of an an increasing trend of universities partnering with companies to turn research into new patents and products.
7 years ago
Ruth Simmons on the future of HBCUs
In 2012, after a distinguished career in higher education, Ruth J. Simmons retired and moved back to her home state. But after several years, Prairie View A&M came calling.
7 years ago
One reason students aren’t prepared for STEM careers? No physics in high school.
A shortage of physics teachers limits physics-taking, which limits the number of physics teachers
7 years ago
Wilmington University honors its barrier-breaking president
LaVerne Harmon’s elevation to the highest post at the nearly 50-year-old New Castle-based school was formalized Thursday during an inauguration ceremony at the Chase Center.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31Temple officials foresee community support for stadium; neighbors skeptical
Philadelphia Council President Darrell Clarke says he won’t consider supporting the proposed stadium until the university wins over the community.
7 years ago
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