Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Grants 30 Colleges $1M to Fight Food Insecurity

Pennsylvania Grants 30 Colleges $1M to Fight Food Insecurity

The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative awards grants to private and public colleges and trade schools across the state to combat food insecurity on campus.

Evan Castillo February 1, 2024
Philadelphia Drops Degree Requirement for Many City Jobs

Philadelphia Drops Degree Requirement for Many City Jobs

Many states have changed hiring guidelines to prioritize work experience similarly to a bachelor’s degree.

Matthew Arrojas January 24, 2024
As One Catholic College Prepares to Close, Another Provides Support to Its Students Via TikTok

As One Catholic College Prepares to Close, Another Provides Support to Its Students Via TikTok

Misericordia University President Daniel Myers took to TikTok to invite students to transfer to his school from the College of Saint Rose, which is closing.

Evan Castillo January 3, 2024
Penn President Liz Magill Resigns After Testimony on Antisemitism

Penn President Liz Magill Resigns After Testimony on Antisemitism

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned less than a week after testifying about antisemitism during a U.S. House committee hearing.

Evan Castillo December 12, 2023
Commonwealth University Gets $5 Million to Advance Nursing Education in Pennsylvania

Commonwealth University Gets $5 Million to Advance Nursing Education in Pennsylvania

Ed and Julie Breiner’s $5 million gift in October created the Breiner School of Nursing at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and will help train and place more nurses in the field. Pennsylvania’s registered nurse vacancy rate jumped 10 percentage points from 2019-2022. Commonwealth’s clinical partners are important in providing jobs and clinical opportunities for the …

Evan Castillo November 20, 2023
Pittsburgh, Emory Nursing Schools Team Up to Study Dementia Care

Pittsburgh, Emory Nursing Schools Team Up to Study Dementia Care

Dementia is affecting millions of people. An NIH grant will investigate informal caregiving networks to support people with dementia and caregivers.

Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D. November 13, 2023
University of Pennsylvania Unveils Plan to Combat Antisemitism on Campus

University of Pennsylvania Unveils Plan to Combat Antisemitism on Campus

‘Deep Concerns’ over antisemitism at Penn predate the Israel-Hamas war. Here’s how the Ivy League institution plans to combat antisemitism.

Evan Castillo November 7, 2023
Late Schoolteacher Leaves Washington & Jefferson College $50M Endowed Scholarship

Late Schoolteacher Leaves Washington & Jefferson College $50M Endowed Scholarship

The college’s first female trustee never attended the school, but left $50 million to create a scholarship for regional students with financial needs.

Evan Castillo October 17, 2023
MBA Programs in Pennsylvania Overview

MBA Programs in Pennsylvania Overview

These MBA programs in Pennsylvania can put you on the path to success in the Keystone State.

Meg Embry October 3, 2023