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NJ schools prepare to feed 60,000 more students starting in September
When New Jersey’s 1.4 million K-12 students return for the new public school year in September, 60,000 more of them will qualify for free or reduced-price meals as a new state law kicks in, representing a new front in the state’s efforts to curb food insecurity. The Working...
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 […]
Where most NJ teachers are really going this summer
It's an argument that's been brought up time and time again. That teachers are so lucky they don't work during the summer months. Arguments such as "it must be nice to have the entire summer off" or "nice to be paid for doing nothing" aren't uncommon from those who have no clue how hard a teacher actually works. I mean, wouldn't we all love to have a full summer stretch off?
Rutgers Student LaRodge Johnson-Miller to Be Honored by City Council
CAMDEN – LaRodge Johnson-Miller, who is majoring in both marketing and photography at Rutgers University-Camden, will be honored by City Council on Tuesday for her selection for the 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellowship. The year-long fellowship sponsored by Campus Compact recognizes students at colleges and universities "who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities," according to the program.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "My passion for community engagement started when I was hired as an artist apprentice on the New View Camden Project in the spring of 2020,...
Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships are made possible thanks to several of the organization’s family and partner funds: Hearts for Emma Partner Fund - created in celebration of Emma Rothman’s lifesaving heart transplant to support high school education and donation advocacy efforts. Jim Rhatican Scholarship Fund - created in memory of Jim Rhatican, a NJ Sharing Network Volunteer, liver transplant recipient and retired teacher and coach of 35 years. Missy’s Miracle Scholarship Fund - created in celebration of Missy Rodriguez’s lifesaving liver transplant to follow her passion as a college counselor...
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...
BASEBALL: Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis Reflects on His Future ‘It’s a Win-Win Either Way’
PHILADELPHIA - He represented Malvern Prep for a final time and the enormity of the situation clearly hit Tague Davis. His final event being associated with this Inter-Ac power, ended like so many in his high school career – with the team hoisting a trophy. Not just any trophy,...
Temple University appoints longtime Drexel leader John Fry as its new president
Drexel University's longtime leader has been named the new president of Temple University.John Fry has served as the president of Drexel for 14 years. Temple said Wednesday he was confirmed by a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.Temple said Fry will start in his new role after new leadership has been named at Drexel.In a statement, Fry said he was 'deeply humbled' by the appointment."Temple stands as a cornerstone of our region's vitality - a vibrant and accessible anchor institution that provides transformative opportunities and positively impacts countless lives through its mission," Fry said.Before his tenure at Drexel, Fry...
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.
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.
University of Pennsylvania faces lawsuit for allegedly fostering environment of antisemitism on campus
PHILADELPHIA (KYW) -- 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,...
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...
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.
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...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Fulop plan for 2% tuition caps at public colleges being looked at by N.J. legislature
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s proposal for placing a two percent cap on tuitions at public colleges is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. “Just like when he was the first to call for extending the Corporate Business Tax to fund NJ TRANSIT, or when major aspects of his Housing Policy were included in the state’s recent housing legislation, or when he became among the very first elected officials in the state to call for the end of the corrupt county line system, Mayor Fulop is once again driving the policy discussion in New Jersey with his plan for annual caps on public college tuition,” Fulop for Governor spokesperson Ashley Manz said in a statement.
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 […]
Kean University Announces Federally Funded Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Project
The Coalport Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Project, funded by a two-year $750,000 federal grant, is led by Kean’s John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research and the University’s Michael Graves College School of Public Architecture. “This project will create the blueprint for the transformation of the Coalport...
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