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Thursday, May 9

23

Nearly every county in Pennsylvania is short on public defenders, according to a new report

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There are only 850 public defenders employed in a state that needs about 1,200, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania's law school.

21

University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement

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The University of Pennsylvania has announced increased security measures for commencement later this month as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.

Saturday, May 4

23

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep university campuses in Pennsylvania, nationwide

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Inside Story takes a look at the ongoing Pro-Palestinian protests that have swept across college campuses nationwide and the response from universities and politicians.

Wednesday, May 1

22

Pennsylvania ex-con, 27, who's been jailed three times turns over a new leaf to become state's youngest ever judge

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Hanif Johnson, a student at Penn State University in 2012, once walked into a courtroom in shackles and handcuffs for a hearing on charges of simple assault, conspiracy, and harassment.

Tuesday, Apr 30

00

House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests

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The House investigation follows several recent high-profile hearings that precipitated the resignations of presidents at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania.

01

Robert J. Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University, has died at 86

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He grew up in Massachusetts and "left a profound legacy in higher education and a variety of philanthropic causes across southeastern Pennsylvania," his family said.

Monday, Apr 29

00

University of Pennsylvania struck by anti-Israel activist encampments, joining growing list of colleges in US

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Anti-Israel activists struck the University of Pennsylvania’s campus on Thursday, constructing encampments on Penn's College Green.

10

On This Day, April 29: Ashmun Institute -- now Lincoln University -- founded

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On April 29, 1854, Ashmun Institute in Pennsylvania, the first college founded solely for Black American students, was officially chartered.

05

University of Pennsylvania Pool To Close in July For Renovations

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The renovations to Sheerr pool will take the entire 2024-25 school year to complete, sending the Penn swimmers to alternative practice sites for the season.

04

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold Passover seders at University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College

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Encampment organizers have three demands for university leaders: disclose the schools' financial holdings, divest from companies connected to Israel, and defend Palestinian students.

Sunday, Apr 28

15

A profile of Ethan Mollick, a University of Pennsylvania professor whose early embrace of AI made him a go-to expert for policymakers and corporate leaders (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)

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A profile of Ethan Mollick, a University of Pennsylvania professor whose early embrace of AI made him a go-to expert for policymakers and corporate leaders — Ethan Mollick at the University of Pennsylvania has become the go-to authority on…

06

Pro-Palestinian protesters remain on University of Pennsylvania's campus despite warnings to disband

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Students want campus life to return to what it was, while university officials say maintaining a safe inclusive campus is a priority.

Saturday, Apr 27

01

History-making HBCU in Pennsylvania gets long-overdue recognition in women's basketball

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The 1981-82 Cheyney University women's basketball team is among the latest inductees into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Friday, Apr 26

10

Penn warns of repercussions for violating University rules and laws during pro-Palestinian protest camp

The University of Pennsylvania is closely monitoring a pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green, promising consequences for any actions that violate University policies or the law. While the University supports peaceful protest, it will…

Thursday, Apr 25

22

U. of Pennsylvania scientists forecast highly active Atlantic hurricane season

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University of Pennsylvania scientists are predicting an estimated 33 named storms for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

HUP anesthesia technician killed in hit-and-run crash in University City

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Jonathan Mack, 55, a technician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, was struck and killed while in a crosswalk.

Tuesday, Apr 23

06

Sen. John Fetterman, another Harvard grad, endorses Romney to be next university president

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman joined the list of Harvard alumni who say they want to see Utah Sen. Mitt Romney as president of the university.

Monday, Apr 22

22

Kenneth Mash re-elected leader of Pa. state university union

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Kenneth Mash has been re-elected president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, the 5,000-plus member union for professors and coaches across the State System of Higher Education.

Sunday, Apr 21

01

Howard University out-of-conference football schedule starts to take shape

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While Howard University has yet to reveal its full 2024 football schedule, the Bison continue to add to their out-of-conference lineup. Howard University has added Mercyhurst onto the docket for the 2024 season, according to fbschedules…

Thursday, Apr 18

02

Columbia’s president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism

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Nemat Shafik took a more decisive stance than the presidents of Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, who gave lawyerly answers when asked if calls for the genocide of Jews would violate school policies.