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NEPA university closing due to financial issues
A university in Lackawanna County is closing its doors. Because of ongoing financial problems, leaders at Clarks Summit University in Lackawanna County have decided to close the school prior to the Fall semester. The school in South Abington Township, formerly known as Bible Baptist College, will now help students to transition to other universities. The announcement was posted Monday on the Clarks Summit University website. Workers and faculty were furloughed last month in an effort to close the university's financial gap. Courses will continue until completion for students presently enrolled in summer session courses.
Carbondale Area hosts Academic Honors Night
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School recently held its annual Academic Honors Night for students in grades 7-12 who have excelled academically. Students are eligible for academic honors if they have a cumulative average of 93% or higher. Principal Joseph Farrell and Assistant Principal Lawrence A. Gabriel III presented the students...
Committee discusses way for fair funding in Scranton School District
SCRANTON — A committee looking for ways to ensure the Scranton School District receives fair funding met for the first time this week. Members of the board's Fair Funding Committee discussed ways to begin advocating for the district to receive better funding Tuesday evening. Director Tom Borthwick, the committee's...
Marywood University takes on students from CSU
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a local university announced its closure on Monday, another one has stepped up to help. Marywood University is now offering a transfer option to students impacted by Clark Summit University’s decision to close. The university is offering credit transfers, tuition matches, and housing options.
Honesdale standout Peter Modrovsky named to All-State baseball team
HONESDALE — Even though the 2024 high school diamond season is long over, the awards and accolades just keep rolling in for Peter Modrovsky. On Monday morning it was announced that the ace of Honesdale's pitching staff has been named to the inaugural Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association All-State team.
Local high schools compete in U of S annual physics competition
More than 200 area high school students participated in the University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. The academic competition tested the high school students’ knowledge of physics and engineering through a series of quizzes and hands-on challenges. Students competed individually...
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