Pennsylvania has a numbers problem. With nearly 250 colleges and universities, including over 40 public institutions, Pennsylvania has the fourth most higher education institutions of any state, after California, Texas and New York. It is home to four public multicampus institutions—Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and the Pennsylvania State System of … Read more
If you’re looking for job opportunities, you may want to polish off your resume this week. The School District of Philadelphia is kicking off a series of hiring events starting on Wednesday. Officials with the district say they are looking to fill roughly 1,000 positions. Continue reading on 6ABC
After four decades of legal precedent, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can no longer use affirmative action. The vote split was 6-3 with conservative justices all ruling against the policy. “Regardless of my feelings or anyone else’s feelings about the decision, it is the law of the land,” said John Jones, the president of … Read more
High school graduation season is in full swing and people at one Pennsylvania ceremony saw something pretty rare and really cool. Let’s just say the valedictorian and salutatorian know each other even better than most pairs at the top of their classes do. Jose and Antonio Centenera are fraternal twins, but brothers don’t come much … Read more
With graduations underway, several area college students are gearing up for a transition from ROTC to military service. Just before receiving their bachelor degrees on May 12 and 13, three ROTC cadets at Penn College, one cadet from Mansfield, two cadets from Lock Haven, and one cadet from Lycoming College were commissioned as Second Lieutenants … Read more
A group of talented young women spent their day Saturday learning skills that could lead them to a promising future. The women went to a code-a-thon hosted by the Career and Academic Development Institute (CADI) coding program in Old City. Continue reading on 6ABC
In January, despite months of documented public opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved a casino slated to go in the Nittany Mall. Andrew Shaffer, who runs the website SayNoCasino.org, was at the forefront of the anti-casino movement, collecting thousands of State College area residents’ signatures opposing the project. They believe the casino will … Read more
Healthcare workers say high turnover and burnout are causing a shortage in nurses across the state. So, the PA College of Health Sciences is showing students what it is really like inside a hospital. Continue reading on CBS 21
At least 38 elementary schools in north-central Pennsylvania have closed over the past decade, forcing students and staff to adapt to more crowded schools, longer commutes, and larger class sizes. Some of the districts hardest hit by these closures, many in shrinking rural areas of the state, cited student population decline as a reason for … Read more
At least 38 elementary schools in north-central Pennsylvania have closed over the past decade, forcing students and staff to adapt to more crowded schools, longer commutes, and larger class sizes. Some of the districts hardest hit by these closures, many in shrinking rural areas of the state, cited student population decline as a reason for … Read more
The state agency that enforces Pennsylvania’s civil rights laws and fights unlawful discrimination is encouraging anyone in the Lower Dauphin School District to report any incidents of hate or discrimination. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on Thursday issued a stern message directed at the school district in the wake of reports from students and parents … Read more
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will take place from March 20-24. The week will provide students an opportunity to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through fun, hands-on activities. Students can register to attend the various speaker sessions, workshops, and pitch competitions either … Read more
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Penn College is launching a STEM outreach program that will engage rural schools. The program is intended to show educators, students, and parents the realities, demands, and opportunities of a technologically sophisticated workforce. The funds were given in the form of a $314,440 PAsmart Advancing … Read more
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but only 27% of them work in science, technology, engineering and math, according to the U.S. Census. So, schools in Central Pennsylvania are looking to increase the number of women working in STEM fields by giving them mentors who often went through the same struggles. … Read more
The Center Square — Pennsylvania’s public college system wants to make it easier for students to know what skills they need for the careers they want. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced its plans to build a credential registry, which lists the types of certificates, certifications, and degrees they can earn at PASSHE … Read more
Middle-school students in central Pennsylvania and throughout the state are encouraged to participate in the 2023 National Civics Bee. In this first round of the contest, local middle school students will participate in an essay competition. Judges will then select 20 finalists to participate in the local competition: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge … Read more
YORK, Pa. — Technical schools in Central Pennsylvania say applications have gone up significantly over the last couple of years. A report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showed that in the spring of 2022, nationwide enrollment at two-year institutions in construction trades increased by 19.3% Continue reading on FOX43
A new building is under construction on York College of Pennsylvania’s campus. The college is constructing the building on its campus to accommodate its Environmental Horticulture program. Continue reading on PennLive.com
The Christopher Newport men emerged victorious Saturday on a trip to southeastern Pennsylvania, though it was anything but easy. The Captains (15-2), ranked seventh by d3hoops.com, survived an upset bid to win 75-72 over York College (7-7) in overtime. Matthew Brodie had 19 points for CNU, Jahn Hines added 16 and Ty Henderson 14, including a … Read more
Stephanie Smith was working from home in December when she got a call from the vice principal at her son’s school in York County. He told her because of an “emergency directive” at Red Lion Area School district, her transgender son would no longer be able to use the boys’ bathroom. He was instead given … Read more