Higher Education
Suspect charged with murder in Penn student’s killing
A former high school classmate of a University of Pennsylvania student found stabbed and buried in a California park was charged Wednesday with murder.
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WHYY contributor resigns from Lehigh University amid sexual misconduct allegations
James Peterson, a Lehigh University faculty member and WHYY contributor, has resigned from the school amid an investigation into multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.
7 years ago
University of Delaware pays tribute to late football legend
Delaware won three national titles under Raymond, using the innovative Wing-T offense the former mathematics major helped create. He died last month at 92.
7 years ago
Labor Secretary Gilliam named graduate dean at Delaware State University
Delaware Secretary of Labor Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson has decided to join Delaware State University as the Dean of Graduate, Adult, and Continuing Studies.
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Document: Missing Penn student’s friend seemed nervous, had dirty nails
No arrests have been made or suspects named.
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Shapiro takes over Penn State hazing death case after new DA’s recusal
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is taking over the prosecution.
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UD scientist has major role in discovering long-lost military airmen
A serendipitous meeting in 2013 on the Pacific island of Palau culminated in the recent burial of an airman who died during a World War II combat mission.
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Listen 2:06Why La Salle University plans to sell dozens of artworks, including Degas and Matisse drawings
The La Salle University Board of Trustees has decided to sell off 46 pieces of art from the university's art museum in order to pay for new education programs.
7 years ago
Recognizing signs of drug problems in college students home for vacation
Frank Greenagel specializes in addiction recovery at the Center for Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University. He sat down with "Morning Edition" host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 6:20Lincoln, Cheyney latest to ban tobacco on campus
Fewer than half of the 102 historically black colleges and universities have comprehensive smoke-free or tobacco-free policies.
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Penn grad students earn union vote, with a caveat
After a long campaign, Penn's graduate students will soon vote on whether to form a union. But the vote will include more graduate students than organizers wanted.
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Heading south over the holidays? It’s doubtful you’ll be going as far south as Rutgers University s ...
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Listen 5:40NewsWorks Tonight, December 21, 2017
After nearly 20 years, Congressman Bob Brady might finally have competition for re-election. In New Jersey, why is it easy for teachers ...
Air Date: December 21, 2017
Listen 0:00Delaware State University honors departing president at December graduation
More than 200 Delaware State University men and women are headed into the workforce. But before leaving the campus, they received their degrees along with one more pep talk.
7 years ago
Grand jury: Penn State showed ‘shocking apathy’ about drinking
Read the full grand jury investigation report of Penn State frat pledge Tim Piazza's death.
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