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Beloved high school football player killed in Chester shooting: 'A major loss'
CHESTER, Pa. - A school community is in shock as they mourn the tragic loss of a beloved high school student who was shot to death over the weekend. Zaheem Sabree was a rising 12th grader and football player for Chester-Upland High School. "His dedication and spirit as a member...
Penn faces lawsuit for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitism on campus
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Days before the University of Pennsylvania's 268th commencement ceremony last May, graduating senior Eyal Yakoby walked through campus with a heavy heart. "People say graduation should be bittersweet," Yakoby said. "It's just bitter at this point."In the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, Yakoby, who is Jewish, is one of several students suing Penn alleging the university has failed to sufficiently respond to antisemitism on campus and has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."In the aftermath, we had a number of Jewish families, both students at Ivy League and other universities,...
Temple University student gets ‘job of a lifetime’ as Oscar Meyer Wienermobile “Hotdogger”
A student from Temple University is soon going to be embarking on a journey and starting the job of a lifetime. Riley Flanagan, a senior advertising major at Temple University was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile “Hotdogger”. Out of 7,500 candidates, Flanagan was chosen as one of the 12 […]
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
HBCU removed from accreditation probation
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's accreditation probation was lifted by Middle States Commission, with a monitoring report due in 2025. The post HBCU removed from accreditation probation appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Voorhees University welcomes DaVante Pondexter as Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Voorhees University is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. DaVante Pondexter as the new Executive Director of Enrollment Services, effective June 3, 2024. In this pivotal role, Mr. Pondexter will be instrumental in driving Voorhees enrollment strategies, a key factor in the growth and success of the student body.
Letter to the Editor: Nancy Sullivan
To the inspiring Haddonfield Memorial High School Class of 2024,. As you reflect on your accomplishments, it’s important to recognize the incredible resilience and strength you have shown. Despite beginning your high school journey amidst a global pandemic, many of you have triumphed over personal challenges, from overcoming illness and sports injuries to coping with the loss of a parent.
Opinion: Most Philly Students Have College Ambitions, But Prep Varies by High School
When Nadia was in high school, her teachers and administrators portrayed college as the only realistic pathway to a respectable career. “College, they make it seem like the end-all, be-all,” she said. “If it’s not college, I’ll visit you at the drive-thru once a week, that type of thing. There’s kind of like this dark […]
4 Pro-Palestine students at UPenn face suspensions, activist group says
PHILADELPHIA - Four University of Pennsylvania students have been notified by the school’s disciplinary office that they will be suspended due to their involvement in pro-Palestine actions on campus, according to the activist group, Freedom School For Palestine. The group says for months the university has been trying to...
New Jersey school districts face Title VI investigations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations for potential violations of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act against two school districts in New Jersey for allegedly failing to respond adequately to accusations of bigotry. The districts were named on Tuesday as the Lenape...
West Chester University Earns Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award for Third Year
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the third year in a row, West Chester University has been honored with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. This prestigious recognition highlights the university’s commitment to community engagement and social impact. What is the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia?. The Civic 50 Greater...
Temple University appoints John Fry as its 15th president
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Temple University has appointed John Fry as the university's 15th president, concluding a search after the sudden death last fall of acting President JoAnne Epps, the university announced in a statement Wednesday. Fry was voted into the position unanimously for his commitment to higher education, according to the university. "After decades of positively impactful work in higher education and economic and community development, this appointment is also a win for the city of Philadelphia as John now brings his experience and a fresh vision to Temple University," said Board of Trustee Chair Mitchell L. Morgan.Previous to his recent president-elect,...
Stillman College, Voorhees And Wilberforce Universities, Join Newly Branded HBCU Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference has officially rebranded itself and added three new institutions, Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University, to its roster. Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University have officially joined the network of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) participating in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The...
Saving Kids from Failing Schools: The Sequel
Musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z last month joined the ranks of out-of-town billionaires lobbying to expand voucher programs in Pennsylvania. Representatives from his Roc Nation came to Philadelphia to push for passage of PASS (Pennsylvania Award for Student Success), legislation that would divert more tax dollars from the state’s education budget to private schools. Roc Nation representatives repeated claims by voucher supporters, including Governor Josh Shapiro and suburban billionaire Jeffrey Yass, that PASS would give the students an alternative to the city’s “failing schools”. Jay-Z’s spokespersons told reporters that after seeing students “struggling in the public education system, within the lowest performing schools, we wanted to do something to help the community.”
La Salle High football standout makes college choice
Word spread quickly in the college football world after rising La Salle High senior Chris Fileppo verbally committed to play at James Madison University. "Chris was a little bit of a late bloomer to the whole recruiting process," said new La Salle High head coach Brett Gordon, who starred for the Explorers at...
2024 Philly Live II: High School Notebook (Pt. 2)
Caleb Shapiro (@hooplove215) The second session of Philly Live 2024 brought over 220 boys teams to the City of Brotherly Love from all over the region — Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware were well-represented, but teams from all over the Eastern seaboard came up to play in front of hundreds of college coaches.
CURE Insurance Arena celebrates 2024 graduations for thousands!
CURE Insurance Arena proudly concludes a remarkable season of celebrating academic achievements with the hosting of graduations for the Class of 2024. Over the course of just over a month, CURE Insurance Arena welcomed 42,010 family members, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the achievements of over 7,193 graduates from 2 colleges and 14 high schools. The ceremonies included students from Mercer, Middlesex, Bucks,
School of Design announces new faculty, department heads for 2024-25 academic year
The Stuart Weitzman School of Design announced new faculty members and department chairs for the 2024-25 academic year. According to a June 25 announcement from the School of Design, the school is welcoming seven new faculty members and two new department chairs for the upcoming school year. In the announcement, School of Design Dean Fritz Steiner said that the “newest faculty members share our school’s commitment to working across disciplines and cultural divides to make progress on both fronts.”
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