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Delaware State University sets enrollment record — again

Delaware State University continues to set records for enrollment, with 4,648 students this semester,  officials announced Wednesday.

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University of Delaware students pay tribute to hip-hop pioneers. (photo courtesy Edward Franklin)
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University of Delaware students pay tribute to hip-hop music pioneers

Some University of Delaware students pay tribute to a type of music that's slightly over forty years old- they do so with creativity, art and education.

8 years ago

College Hall on the University of Pennsylvania campus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

GOP tax plan calls for levy on endowment-rich universities, colleges

Republicans have criticized the nation’s wealthiest universities for accruing billions of dollars while avoiding most taxes due to their nonprofit status.

8 years ago

Wilma Mishoe has been named the first permanent female president of Delaware State University. She has been interim president since January. The bust next to her is of her father Luna, who was the school's president from 1960 to 1987.
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Delaware State University names board chair interim president

Board of Trustees Chairwoman Wilma Mishoe will take over when current president, Harry L. Williams, leaves in January.

8 years ago

Children in costume with skull face paint decorate sugar skulls.
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Arts & Entertainment

Penn Museum's Day of the Dead celebration honors victims of earthquake, fires, and hurricanes

The centuries-old tradition celebrates lost loved ones with bright colors, music, dance, sweets, and storytelling.

8 years ago

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Community

Chemours announces expansion to Univ. of Delaware STAR Campus

Specialty chemical company Chemours announced a plan to build a research and innovation center at the University of Delaware.

8 years ago

Cherry and white Temple University flag hangs outside of old stone buildings
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Gov. Wolf signs funding for Pa. universities

The funding goes to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school and the four state-related institutions — Lincoln, Penn State, Pitt, and Temple.

8 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River.
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Education

To land Amazon, we must shift academic programs to meet workforce needs

With Philadelphia among the cities vying for Amazon’s second headquarters, it’s a perfect time to analyze whether our students are prepared for tomorrow’s workforce.

8 years ago

Delaware State University President Harry Williams announced his plans to join the Thurgood Marshall College Fund as he received the group's Educational Leadership Award at the TMCF 30th Anniversary Awards Gala. in Washington, D.C. (Nichelle Polston/WHYY)
Education

Search for new DSU President could take a year

Who will replace outgoing Delaware State University President Harry Williams? The search for a new president to lead Delaware State University will be an intense one.

8 years ago

Harry Lee Williams, president of Delaware State University since 2009, will head the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. (File/WHYY)
Education

Delaware State University President Harry Williams to head Thurgood Marshall Fund; leaves DSU in January

Harry Lee Williams, president of Delaware State University since 2010, is leaving the Dover campus to lead the Thurgood Marshall College ...

8 years ago

University of Delaware leaders join other dignitaries in the ceremonial groundbreaking for UD's new Biopharmaceutical Innovation Building. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Education

University of Delaware breaks ground on biopharmaceutical research center

The facility, to be located on UD’s STAR campus, will house the national headquarters for the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals,

8 years ago

Cecilia Zalkind (left) and former New Jersey Chief Justice Deborah Poritz call for changes in the state's educational funding practice. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Education

Sharper focus on education, more equitable funding sought in N.J.

New Jersey must quickly provide a high-quality public education for all children, warned a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the state's public policy decisions.

8 years ago

Professor Renu Tripathi of Delaware State University's Optical Science Center for Applied Research (OSCAR) has been awarded a $728,000 NASA grant to develop a laser-based remote magnetometer. (Delaware State University)
Education

Delaware State University optics expert gets $728,000 NASA grant

A Delaware State University professor has been awarded a $728,000 grant from NASA to develop new technology to measure the earth's magnetic field.

8 years ago

Betsy Levy Paluck, winner of the MacArthur Genius Grant (YouTube)
Arts & Entertainment

Princeton professor wins MacArthur 'genius' grant

Research psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck wins major prize for her work in conflict resolution.

8 years ago

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‘Stadium Stompers’ protest outside Temple University trustees meeting

Outside of Temple University’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, members of the Stadium Stompers used a megaphone to publicize seve ...

8 years ago

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