The Many Meanings of Free
When the Community College of Philadelphia announced it was launching a tuition-free program for incoming students, the emphasis was on low-income, Pell Grant-eligible families.
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Abington student researchers trace paths of ancient Buddhist healers
Three Penn State Abington student researchers embarked on a journey through medieval China this year, tracing the healing paths of six Buddhist medical monks by painstakingly translating sacred ancient texts.
Your Better Half (by Half?): Improving Your Fitness May Improve Your Spouse’s
With obesity on the rise in households across America, the demand for weight-loss treatments, personal trainers, and lifestyle coaches is amping up.
Starbucks Doubles College Effort
Starbucks announced Monday that it is doubling the size of its program to provide employees with support for tuition for Arizona State University's online programs.
Frustrated tar sands industry looks for Arctic export route
With the Keystone XL and other pipeline projects running into stiff opposition ...
Are lawyers the enemy of sustainability execs?
“All they say is no,” said Dr. Temple Grandin about lawyers.
Stockton announces possible $26M sale of Atlantic City property
For a group of Stockton University students, the prospect of the proposed Island Campus at the former Showboat casino is something to fight for.
Museum reveals evidence of alleged Japanese wartime ‘medical experiments’
A newly-opened Japanese museum has revealed evidence on the vivisection of eight US pilots during the World War II, the Beijing Times reported on Monday.
N.Y. teen accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
High school senior Harold Ekeh didn't just get into one Ivy League university. He was accepted into all eight.
Virginia university fraternity says to sue Rolling Stone for defamation
The University of Virginia fraternity chapter at the center of Rolling Stone's retracted article "A Rape on Campus" said on Monday that it planned to sue the magazine for what it called "reckless" reporting that hurt its reputation.
