Higher Education
Pa. lawmakers divided over how to fix state universities
Fundamental differences remain.
8 years ago
High-paying trade jobs sit empty, while high school grads line up for university
While a shortage of workers is pushing wages higher in the skilled trades, the financial return from a bachelor's degree is softening.
8 years ago
Temple University revokes Cosby’s honorary degree
The school was among few that waited to pull honors from Cosby until after the verdict.
8 years ago
Study: Colleges that ditch the SAT and ACT can enhance diversity
Colleges that have gone "test optional" enroll — and graduate — a higher proportion of low-income and first generation-students.
8 years ago
Report urges consolidation, other drastic measures to fix PASSHE
State System of Higher Education spokesman Kenn Marshall said they're committed to a redesign, but some of the drastic changes aren't feasible.
8 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers not on board yet with Murphy’s tuition-free college plan
N.J. lawmakers have some concerns about the $50 million Gov. Phil Murphy wants for a multi-year program to make community college tuition-free.
8 years ago
Pa., Del. rely on tuition for 75 percent of public university funding
Twenty-eight states now depend more on tuition than state and local revenue to fund public universities.
8 years ago
Pa. bill aims to make college debt more transparent
The bill would require all colleges and universities to send students annual notices on how much debt they're collecting.
8 years ago
Justice Dept. investigating early-decision admissions at elite colleges
The system has been criticized as favoring students from wealthy families, who are able to commit without knowing what financial aid they'll receive.
8 years ago
Lawsuit alleges Penn missed opportunities to prevent student’s suicide
Penn formed a task force to address the suicide rate in 2014 that issued some recommendations in an eight-page report. An attorney contends it hasn't taken sufficient action.
8 years ago
Listen 2:09Third of college students go hungry or lack housing, Temple researcher finds
A national survey of college students found 36 percent struggle to find enough to eat or have a safe place to live.
8 years ago
College waitlists often waste would-be students’ time
What should students do once they've been wait-listed?
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New Jersey inmates may soon qualify for state scholarships, grants
'Guys were arguing on the yard about Marx and Socrates,' says former inmate who was able to study while in prison.
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Villanova fans descend on Center City to celebrate NCAA championship
The Villanova Wildcats — and their devoted fans — have made their way into Center City this afternoon for a victory rally.
8 years ago
Listen 1:34How to help patients eat better? One Philly med school says, teach their doctors to cook
A new nutrition course for students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine meets in the kitchen.
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