EducationTrump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton UniversityPrinceton is the latest Ivy League school to have its federal funding threatened by Trump administration amid investigations into campus antisemitism.
EducationTrump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton UniversityPrinceton is the latest Ivy League school to have its federal funding threatened by Trump administration amid investigations into campus antisemitism.
EducationA judge kicked Lower Merion's school board president off the ballot after financial disclosure omissions
EducationA judge kicked Lower Merion's school board president off the ballot after financial disclosure omissions
EducationMore than a third of all Pa. districts had teacher vacancies amid continuing educator shortage
EducationMore than a third of all Pa. districts had teacher vacancies amid continuing educator shortage
EducationTransgender swimmer at the core of controversy over funding withdrawal at Penn vows to fight for trans inclusion in sports“It’s so easy to feel isolated and alone and demoralized especially nowadays in the current political climate,” said former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas. “We have to stick together and support each other."
EducationTransgender swimmer at the core of controversy over funding withdrawal at Penn vows to fight for trans inclusion in sports“It’s so easy to feel isolated and alone and demoralized especially nowadays in the current political climate,” said former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas. “We have to stick together and support each other."
EducationColumbia University’s interim president steps down and returns to her former postKatrina Armstrong’s move comes days after Columbia agreed to a host of policy changes demanded by the Trump administration to restore $400 million in government funding.
EducationColumbia University’s interim president steps down and returns to her former postKatrina Armstrong’s move comes days after Columbia agreed to a host of policy changes demanded by the Trump administration to restore $400 million in government funding.
FoodThe future of food trucks is uncertain at Drexel after university vows crackdown Some truck operators said they will have to close if they can’t maintain their spots overnight on the University City campus.
FoodThe future of food trucks is uncertain at Drexel after university vows crackdown Some truck operators said they will have to close if they can’t maintain their spots overnight on the University City campus.
EducationWest Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.
EducationWest Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.
NewsPhilly schools project a fiscal cliff, plan to spend $306 million in reserves to avoid classroom cuts and layoffs“If we did not use the fund balance, we’d quite simply have to make people and program cuts,” the superintendent said. “At all costs, we must do all we can to protect the classroom.”
NewsPhilly schools project a fiscal cliff, plan to spend $306 million in reserves to avoid classroom cuts and layoffs“If we did not use the fund balance, we’d quite simply have to make people and program cuts,” the superintendent said. “At all costs, we must do all we can to protect the classroom.”
ObituariesBeth Moore, ardent feminist and longtime school district HR and IT expert, has died at 55She was smart and friendly, and became a mentor to many. “She was the most confident person I’d ever known,” said her wife, Sheri Cole. “In a quiet way, she had a strong gentleness.”
ObituariesBeth Moore, ardent feminist and longtime school district HR and IT expert, has died at 55She was smart and friendly, and became a mentor to many. “She was the most confident person I’d ever known,” said her wife, Sheri Cole. “In a quiet way, she had a strong gentleness.”
EducationPhilly school district leaders unveil $4.6 billion 2025-26 budget, but forecast chaos aheadFollow along with Inquirer education reporter Kristen A. Graham, reporting from the monthly Philly school board meeting.
EducationPhilly school district leaders unveil $4.6 billion 2025-26 budget, but forecast chaos aheadFollow along with Inquirer education reporter Kristen A. Graham, reporting from the monthly Philly school board meeting.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
EducationCCP faculty and staff union reaches tentative agreement, averting a strikeA strike that was set to begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday will not happen. The four-year agreement includes raises and smaller class sizes.
EducationCCP faculty and staff union reaches tentative agreement, averting a strikeA strike that was set to begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday will not happen. The four-year agreement includes raises and smaller class sizes.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
EducationCentral Bucks is looking to borrow more than $200 million to upgrade elementary schools. Here’s what to know about the project.The district is considering building a new school to replace Doyle and Linden elementaries as part of the plans for updating eight schools, and says there will be tax impacts.
EducationCentral Bucks is looking to borrow more than $200 million to upgrade elementary schools. Here’s what to know about the project.The district is considering building a new school to replace Doyle and Linden elementaries as part of the plans for updating eight schools, and says there will be tax impacts.
EducationPenn president says federal government has halted $175 million in research funding to faculty The halted payments follow comments from a Trump administration official last week that $175 million in federal funding would be paused because Penn allowed a transgender athlete to compete.
EducationPenn president says federal government has halted $175 million in research funding to faculty The halted payments follow comments from a Trump administration official last week that $175 million in federal funding would be paused because Penn allowed a transgender athlete to compete.
EducationPenn State’s Commonwealth campus leader is preparing to leave amid closure discussionsMargo DelliCarpini has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at The College of New Jersey, starting July 1. Penn State is expected to announces campuses to close in May.
EducationPenn State’s Commonwealth campus leader is preparing to leave amid closure discussionsMargo DelliCarpini has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at The College of New Jersey, starting July 1. Penn State is expected to announces campuses to close in May.
EducationCamden schools’ superintendent is leaving — for a state roleKatrina McCombs, who's led Camden schools for seven years, will become acting assistant commissioner of education for the New Jersey Department of Education.
EducationCamden schools’ superintendent is leaving — for a state roleKatrina McCombs, who's led Camden schools for seven years, will become acting assistant commissioner of education for the New Jersey Department of Education.
OpinionAfter Trump’s attacks on universities, campuses realize: If it can happen there, it can happen hereProposed funding cuts are not about stabilizing prices at the grocery store. They are part of an ideological war launched by conservatives who want to quash critical thinking and punish their foes.
OpinionAfter Trump’s attacks on universities, campuses realize: If it can happen there, it can happen hereProposed funding cuts are not about stabilizing prices at the grocery store. They are part of an ideological war launched by conservatives who want to quash critical thinking and punish their foes.