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Higher Education

the clinical skills lab at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Education

Rowan opens New Jersey’s first veterinary school, catering to South Jersey’s underserved farm community

Amid a shortage of veterinarians across the country, Rowan’s Shreiber School gives aspiring animal doctors a chance to stay in the Garden State.

2 days ago

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Signage for the University of Pennsylvania
Education

Trump asks Penn, 8 other colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.

4 days ago

Veenu Aishwarya, founder and CEO of AUM LifeTech, stands in his office
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

5 days ago

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University of Delaware campus
Education

‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations

The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.

6 days ago

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Science

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns

Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.

7 days ago

A campus food pantry offers an assortment of food and household supplies.
Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

2 weeks ago

Historical Society of Pennsylvania CEO David Brigham
Arts & Entertainment

UArts’ 150-year archive now lives at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

An estimated 1 million items, about 1,000 linear feet, trace UArts’ deep and wide connections to the city.

2 weeks ago

Studio 2
Education

How to combat AI in college classrooms

Blue books are back in college classrooms! Remember those? Professors are embracing the old exam booklets ...

Air Date: September 16, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Basketballs sit on a rack on a court
Courts & Law

NCAA investigates former basketball players from 6 schools, including Temple, for sports betting violations

The NCAA's integrity program flagged unusual betting activities, including athletes betting on their own games and sharing information for betting purposes.

4 weeks ago

Police activity near Stockton University
Education
6abc

Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody

Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.

4 weeks ago

FILE - Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Politics & Policy

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university

No one was currently in custody late Wednesday, though authorities were searching for a new person of interest, according to law enforcement.

4 weeks ago

A red banner and a building with a red
Education

Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program

Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.

4 weeks ago

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Tracy Timby, vice president of workforce and strategic partnerships at Bucks County Community College, speaks at a podium
Education

Bucks County Community College students can now get their bachelor’s degree in Wales

The higher education collaboration was sparked in part by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator Rob McElhenney’s relationship with the Welsh city.

4 weeks ago

A speaker from the Breakthrough program speaks to students in the program.
Education

Breakthrough Collaborative trains teachers, aids students in Philadelphia’s underrepresented communities

“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.

4 weeks ago

Students arrive for the University of Pennsylvania graduation ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Education

The crisis in higher education

Colleges and universities are facing declines in funding, enrollment and foreign students, as well as people questioning the value of college as tuitions rise.

Air Date: September 2, 2025 12:00 pm

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