Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania are facing intense political pressure, funding threats, and leadership scrutiny regarding tuition benefits.
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Updated oct 17
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Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania are facing intense political pressure, funding threats, and leadership scrutiny regarding tuition benefits.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Trump administration is reportedly targeting universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, regarding their ideologies.Sub-event
- Protesters were arrested on campus in Delaware County.Sub-event
- Tuition aid expansion and caps are being considered, involving Swarthmore College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Bryn Mawr College.Sub-event
- Swarthmore College President Valerie Smith commented on the new tuition guarantee.Sub-event
- Tenure was granted to a faculty member who was involved in protests at the University of Pennsylvania.Sub-event
Two educational institutions are navigating political pressure and funding threats.1 source
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Swarthmore College
liberal arts college in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
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University of Pennsylvania
private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States