Education
‘Furious’ and ‘appalled’: Students, alum react to University of the Arts closure
The university has canceled summer courses, and will not enroll new classes in the fall.
2 weeks ago
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia announces sudden closure
University President Kerry Walk announced that the school will close for good on June 7.
2 weeks ago
Central Bucks students blast off into STEM with NASA TechRise Challenge
Lenape Middle School students built a rocket-powered lander that NASA will test out.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Leveling up: University of Delaware graduates its first class of gaming majors
Game studies program students chose from three different concentrations: game design and development; game industry and sport management; and games, culture and society.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:50Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly
There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.
4 weeks ago
Sussex Central High School expanding to address overcrowding
A new high school will ease congestion in the hallways and classrooms and add a larger gym, more classrooms, and a state-of-the-art black box theater.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:41Rutgers-Camden breaks ground on Cooper Street Gateway
The $60 million project will provide space for faculty, students and the community.
4 weeks ago
Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities
In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline.
4 weeks ago
Pennridge School Board suspends controversial bathroom policy
Pennridge School Board members voted 5-4 to retire the policy to remain in compliance with Title IX.
1 month ago
The visit from Prime Minister Andrew Holness was the first time a sitting head of government delivered a commencement address at DSU.
1 month ago
Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement
Penn officials say there will be a "high level of security" at all Franklin Field gates and on the field inside the stadium for the May 20 graduation ceremony.
1 month ago
Penn’s Gaza protest encampment expands despite order to disband 2 weeks ago
The encampment has tripled in size, with dozens of tents now set up on College Green.
1 month ago
Penn grad workers say ‘we’re part of a national movement’ after union win
Graduate student workers voted overwhelmingly to form a union at the University of Pennsylvania, but their first contract could take years.
1 month ago
Job recruiters are seeking out Philly’s graduating high school seniors
Students from Mastery Charter Schools met with recruiters from 25 organizations to learn more about the opportunities available after graduating.
1 month ago