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Governor Shapiro signs new law to limit cell phone use in schools
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — A bill to limit access to phones in school has been officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro that could apply to schools across the commonwealth. The legislation would allow schools to have students place their phones in a secure bag to avoid...
King's College seeks $1.4 million grant to improve North Main Street
King’s College officials hope to secure a $1.4 million state grant to help fund a downtown streetscape project along North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City Council had a special meeting Tuesday and voted 5-0 to approve a resolution authorizing Mayor George Brown’s administration to submit an application for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to the Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of the college.
King’s College earns reaccreditation from Middle States Commission
WILKES-BARRE — The accreditation status of King’s College has been extended by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) through the 2031-32 academic year following a thorough examination of its fiscal health, enrollment operations, academic offerings and student success rates. According to a report issued in June...
College in Lackawanna & Luzerne to hold event for potential students
Johnson College will hold a transfer day at its Scranton and Hazleton campuses on July 31. The event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path. Enrollment, Financial Aid, Career Services and...
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