higher-education

Black borrowers hold a disproportionate share of student loan debt, and many likely were recipients of Pell Grants.

U.S. Senate votes to block student loan relief, White House will veto

BY: - June 1, 2023

The 52-46 vote forced vulnerable Senate Democrats up for reelection in 2024 to take a public stance on loan forgiveness

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Black borrowers hold a disproportionate share of student loan debt, and many likely were recipients of Pell Grants.

I’m an independent. Here’s what Republicans get wrong about the student debt crisis | Opinion

BY: - May 27, 2023

It is infuriating to see Republican leadership continually attempt to render the student debt crisis a partisan issue.

A student at the Community College of Baltimore County stands near the bus stop at her school in 2022. Many states are looking to give grants to residents to make community college practically free for some students. Elaine S. Povich/Stateline

More states are giving students more money to pay for community college

BY: - May 22, 2023

By Elaine S. Povich As the idea of free community college gains traction across the country, some lawmakers have gotten bolder in their concepts — expanding existing programs or pitching legislation that would offer free college to anyone. The latest example is Massachusetts, where Democratic Gov. Maura Healey’s 2024 budget includes $20 million to expand the state’s […]

Philly-area community colleges rebound after pandemic

BY: - May 2, 2023

'We’re still the viable option that enables students to go from where they are to where they want to be,' Donald Guy Generals said.

The agreements, which must still be voted on by individual Rutgers labor units, follow months of tense negotiations. (Daniella Heminghaus for New Jersey Monitor)

Rutgers, unions reach tentative deal on new contract

BY: - May 1, 2023

The agreements, which must still be voted on by individual Rutgers labor units, follow months of tense negotiations.

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FAFSA is an inaccessible journey to aid for low-income students | Opinion

BY: - May 1, 2023

An institutional change is necessary to facilitate the attendance of post-secondary education for low-income students.

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A top GOP lawyer wants to crack down on the college vote. States already are

BY: - April 30, 2023

Efforts to make it difficult for students and other young people to vote are almost as old as the 26th Amendment.

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Here’s a one-two fix for Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities | Opinion

BY: - April 21, 2023

It starts with arresting the rise in tuition and eliminating artificial degree requirements.

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The views aired at Pitt debate were ugly. It was still right to let it happen | Bruce Ledewitz

BY: - April 20, 2023

A university is exactly the place where such explorations must take place if America is to remain a free society.

There’s a social worker shortage. Pa.’s state system schools have a plan | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - April 17, 2023

The state needs 12% more social service providers by 2030, data show.

JoAnne Epps ready to lead Temple as acting president

BY: - April 15, 2023

"I pledge to the community that I will listen to them,” Epps said. “I will seek out their concerns, advice and recommendations because I think we need to work in partnership."

Temple University President Jason Wingard is leaving

BY: - March 29, 2023

After less than two years on the job, Wingard will step down on Friday, the university said.