University of Pennsylvania interim president J. Larry Jameson, in a Monday email to the campus, reiterated that the pro-Palestinian encampment should come down, but said the university is weighing its response against the risk that any forceful action could cause.At Penn, he said the risk is more significant because of the university’s open campus location in West Philadelphia.» READ MORE: Faculty senate committee urged Penn to ‘de-escalate tensions’ and ‘find a negotiated resolution’“It is in violation of our policies,” he said of the encampment, “it is disrupting campus operations and...…University of Pennsylvania interim president J. Larry Jameson, in a Monday email to the campus, reiterated that the pro-Palestinian encampment should come down, but said the university is weighing its response against the risk that any forceful action could cause.At Penn, he said the risk is more significant because of the university’s open campus location in West Philadelphia.» READ MORE: Faculty senate committee urged Penn to ‘de-escalate tensions’ and ‘find a negotiated resolution’“It is in violation of our policies,” he said of the encampment, “it is disrupting campus operations and...WW…

Susan C. Aldridge, a higher education consultant and leader who has been serving as interim president at Thomas Jefferson University since July, has been elevated to the permanent post, the school announced Tuesday.Aldridge, who has held leadership positions at several large universities, including Drexel and the University of Maryland system, becomes Thomas Jefferson’s first female president as the school marks its bicentennial.She replaces Mark Tykocinski, a molecular immunologist who resigned in July after coming under fire for liking controversial tweets about COVID-19 vaccines and...…Susan C. Aldridge, a higher education consultant and leader who has been serving as interim president at Thomas Jefferson University since July, has been elevated to the permanent post, the school announced Tuesday.Aldridge, who has held leadership positions at several large universities, including Drexel and the University of Maryland system, becomes Thomas Jefferson’s first female president as the school marks its bicentennial.She replaces Mark Tykocinski, a molecular immunologist who resigned in July after coming under fire for liking controversial tweets about COVID-19 vaccines and...WW…

Penn State and Lehigh are among universities setting up partnerships with universities in other countries to keep the students who cannot get into the United States enrolled and on track to receive their degree until they can get a visa.Many first-year international students might not be able to get into the United States to attend college this fall, given coronavirus-related visa restrictions.But as universities nationwide are anticipating a dip in international enrollment this year — according to some projections — some local colleges are figuring out ways to hold on to the students. They...…Penn State and Lehigh are among universities setting up partnerships with universities in other countries to keep the students who cannot get into the United States enrolled and on track to receive their degree until they can get a visa.Many first-year international students might not be able to get into the United States to attend college this fall, given coronavirus-related visa restrictions.But as universities nationwide are anticipating a dip in international enrollment this year — according to some projections — some local colleges are figuring out ways to hold on to the students. They...WW…

At the liberal school with Quaker roots, the strike brought antiracism reforms to the campus but also disruption and charges of bullying. The community remains divided over how it was handled.Haverford College had just opened its second semester on campus in February when president Wendy Raymond agreed to a Zoom call with a group of parents.Some were furious. Others barely held back tears as they said their children were called names and harassed while their class work was left to suffer at the 1,300-student selective college on Philadelphia’s Main Line.“My daughter was called a scab and a...…At the liberal school with Quaker roots, the strike brought antiracism reforms to the campus but also disruption and charges of bullying. The community remains divided over how it was handled.Haverford College had just opened its second semester on campus in February when president Wendy Raymond agreed to a Zoom call with a group of parents.Some were furious. Others barely held back tears as they said their children were called names and harassed while their class work was left to suffer at the 1,300-student selective college on Philadelphia’s Main Line.“My daughter was called a scab and a...WW…

If approved, that means Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Bloomsburg universities would become one entity and Clarion, California and Edinboro would become another, but there could be six football teams.The system overseeing Pennsylvania’s state universities is continuing plans to integrate six of its 14 schools into two entities but has decided that those schools will retain their names — and possibly their sports teams.The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is seeking approval from the NCAA “so that we can maintain our athletic teams on all six campuses as they are today,” Bloomsburg...…If approved, that means Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Bloomsburg universities would become one entity and Clarion, California and Edinboro would become another, but there could be six football teams.The system overseeing Pennsylvania’s state universities is continuing plans to integrate six of its 14 schools into two entities but has decided that those schools will retain their names — and possibly their sports teams.The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is seeking approval from the NCAA “so that we can maintain our athletic teams on all six campuses as they are today,” Bloomsburg...WW…

Under the proposal, the 200-year-old USciences, formerly the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, would become part of the larger St. Joseph’s, a 170-year-old Jesuit institution.St. Joseph’s University and the University of the Sciences announced Wednesday they are considering a merger to help both institutions grow and thrive in an increasingly challenging higher education market.Under the proposal, which was revealed to staffs of both schools in an email at noon, the 200-year-old USciences, formerly Philadelphia College of Pharmacy — the nation’s first pharmacy college — would become part of...…Under the proposal, the 200-year-old USciences, formerly the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, would become part of the larger St. Joseph’s, a 170-year-old Jesuit institution.St. Joseph’s University and the University of the Sciences announced Wednesday they are considering a merger to help both institutions grow and thrive in an increasingly challenging higher education market.Under the proposal, which was revealed to staffs of both schools in an email at noon, the 200-year-old USciences, formerly Philadelphia College of Pharmacy — the nation’s first pharmacy college — would become part of...WW…

Colleges likely will weigh how best to encourage vaccination and make it accessible and whether to require it for certain groups of students, such as athletes or those who live in residence halls.As president of student government at Temple University, Quinn Litsinger intends to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available for his age group — and he intends to encourage others to get it, too.But he also noted that Temple has a diverse student body and he understands groups that have been marginalized may be skeptical about vaccines. So, he wouldn’t want Temple to make it a...…Colleges likely will weigh how best to encourage vaccination and make it accessible and whether to require it for certain groups of students, such as athletes or those who live in residence halls.As president of student government at Temple University, Quinn Litsinger intends to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available for his age group — and he intends to encourage others to get it, too.But he also noted that Temple has a diverse student body and he understands groups that have been marginalized may be skeptical about vaccines. So, he wouldn’t want Temple to make it a...WW…

“This tremendous gift will not only help us to ensure these safe spaces for every student, it will free us to direct our focus to investing," said School Board President Joyce Wilkerson.The University of Pennsylvania will donate $100 million over 10 years to the Philadelphia School District to remediate environmental hazards, including asbestos and lead, the school announced Tuesday.It’s the largest private contribution to the School District in its history and comes as the district, like other organizations, is reeling from the economic fallout of the coronavirus.Penn president Amy Gutmann...…“This tremendous gift will not only help us to ensure these safe spaces for every student, it will free us to direct our focus to investing," said School Board President Joyce Wilkerson.The University of Pennsylvania will donate $100 million over 10 years to the Philadelphia School District to remediate environmental hazards, including asbestos and lead, the school announced Tuesday.It’s the largest private contribution to the School District in its history and comes as the district, like other organizations, is reeling from the economic fallout of the coronavirus.Penn president Amy Gutmann...WW…

What you need to know What you need to know The Inquirer Coronavirus Newsletter Science-based coverage sent each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night to your inbox. Live Pregnant women infected with the coronavirus may be at slightly elevated risk of preterm birth, and of severe COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women, according to two new reports on Monday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC researchers who had confirmed coronavirus infections between the end of March and mid-October. Among 3,912 newborns with known gestational ages, almost 13% were born...…What you need to know What you need to know The Inquirer Coronavirus Newsletter Science-based coverage sent each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night to your inbox. Live Pregnant women infected with the coronavirus may be at slightly elevated risk of preterm birth, and of severe COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women, according to two new reports on Monday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC researchers who had confirmed coronavirus infections between the end of March and mid-October. Among 3,912 newborns with known gestational ages, almost 13% were born...WW…