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North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans
Towamencin officials have gotten a look at the latest plans for renovations to North Penn High School. “We’re here, not looking for any action, just — in the spirit of transparency — trying to keep you in the loop, on our plans, and the direction we’re headed,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.
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.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accreditation reaffirmed, removed from probation
CHEYNEY, Pa. (CBS) — The Middle States Commission of Higher Education has reaffirmed Cheyney University's accreditation. The decision follows a detailed review and removes the historically Black college from probation.The commission's decision was made on June 27 after the university met key standards, including "ethics and integrity" and "design and delivery of the student learning experience," according to the commission.The university isn't out of the woods just yet. A report must be submitted March 1, 2025, proving it has sustained the implemented corrections and is up-to-date with other state and federal regulations.In November 2023 the 187-year-old college was placed on...
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...
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 […]
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 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,...
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...
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...
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,
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.
Pennridge senior receives $20,000 scholarship from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
Pennridge High School senior Mariam Ly was one of 18 students from the Philadelphia region to receive $20,000 scholarships for their college education through the 55th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. The students were celebrated at a May 29 ceremony at the Firstrust Bank Club at Lincoln Financial Field.
Chestnut Hill College Honors 172 Student-Athletes on CACC Spring Academic Honor Roll
A total of 172 student-athletes from Chestnut Hill College made it to the CACC Spring 2024 Academic Honor Roll, showing a slight increase from the previous fall. The initiative, led by the CACC's Faculty Athletics Representatives, recognizes academic excellence across three levels based on GPA. Notably, 26 students achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, with a total of 84 on the Presidents' Level and 49 on the Commissioner's Level. These honorees represent 72.8% of all eligible CACC athletes at the college.
Anti-Defamation League Rewards Rams with "No Place for Hate" Designation
Harriton High School has earned the "No Place for Hate" designation for the 2023-24 school year from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a program that recognizes schools for their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. How do great schools like Harriton go about earning this distinction? The Rams and other...
La Salle University President to Preach at Union Chapel
La Salle University president Daniel J. Allen, PhD, will be delivering his message to the Union Chapel congregation on Sunday, July 7. Mr. Allen has worked in Catholic higher education for more than 30 years. Prior to his January 2022 appointment at La Salle, he served as the senior vice president for advancement and external relations at DePaul University.
History with Chuck: A complete list of Cheltenham High School’s principals since 1884
On Monday, the Cheltenham School District announced that Dr. Benjamin Hammond, a 1998 graduate of Abington High School, has been named interim principal at Cheltenham High School. Sometime in the near future, the Board of School Directors are expected to name the high school’s 23rd permanent, full-time principal. In the...
Registration open for PSU Abington’s Kids and Teen College summer programs and camps
Registration is still open for Penn State Abington Kids and Teen College summer programs and camps, which are designed for youth entering grades 3 through 12 in fall 2024. “Our Kids and Teens College summer programs provide a balance of high-quality instructional content along with the social activities expected at summer camps. Many of our programs are developed with our faculty, and Abington students and staff provide additional support in content areas, bringing the campus experience to life,” Annamarie McKevitt, the summer youth program director, said.
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
After the Penn & Slavery Project’s annual research presentations this past May, members of the project are looking forward to the 2024-25 academic year and opportunities to expand the project’s reach, which was recently supported anew by funding granted by Provost John Jackson Jr.’s office. First formed...
Arcadia named to Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for 2nd straight year
Arcadia University in Glenside has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. According to Phi Theta Kappa’s website, Transfer Honor Roll institutions receive the following:. Transfer Honor Roll Press Kit, including a press release and seal for promotions. National recognition through...
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