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A panel of alumni from Samson College gathered at a roundtable event “Yield Ahead: Merging into the Workforce” hosted by the Samson College Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee on November 30, 2021.

A first-of-its-kind academic social entrepreneurship lab

The Eidos LGBT+ Health Initiative, anchored in the School of Nursing, is part of a $750 million University investment in science, engineering, and medicine.

Student Org Spotlight: Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)

Students in the USciences Occupational Therapy program can find connections outside of class at the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA). Org President Brielle Odd DrOT’24 shared more about SOTA.

Penn announces results of Class of 2026 Early Decision Program

The University of Pennsylvania received 7,795 applications under the first-choice Early Decision Program for the entering Class of 2026.

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Prof. Anita Allen to receive the Philip L. Quinn Prize, the American Philosophical Association’s highest honor

Prof. Allen served as President of the APA’s Eastern Division in 2018-19 – the organization’s first Black woman president.

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Prof. Kermit Roosevelt warns that SCOTUS expansion ‘may be the only thing that will save our democracy for the next generation’

Prof. Roosevelt also advocates for term limits for Supreme Court Justices, with staggered eighteen-year terms.

Alumni Couples Relive Memories Alongside Next Generation of Griffins at Breakfast with Santa

Ask anyone who’s been here. Chestnut Hill College is a special place. It is a place where stories begin and new chapters are written. In 2003, the College went co-ed, welcoming its first class of male students and four years later, its first group of male alumni.

A Night Like No Other: The Tradition of Carol Night Continues at Chestnut Hill College

After a year away, Chestnut Hill College’s in-person Carol Night returned in all of its festive glory on the night of December 3, 2021.

Speedy Morris Honored with Tournament

Speedy Morris, a legendary basketball coach in Philadelphia and previous PC boys coach, was celebrated by Penn Charter on Dec. 10 with the dedication of an annual invitational tournament in his honor.

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Christian Brother and alumnus who served La Salle for nearly 50 years passes away

Arthur J. Bangs, FSC, Ph.D., ’53, M.A. ’54, a Brother of the Christian Schools and two-time La Salle alumnus whose service to the University spanned nearly half of a century, died Dec. 11. He was 89.

Dennis Milliron donates $50 to Alexandra Hunt's campaign committee in Q3

Dennis Milliron donated $50 to Alexandra Hunt during the third quarter of 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

David Mamalat ranks 715th in Boys’ 18 bracket in November

Philadelphia tennis player David Mamalat finished 715th in November in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How did Joshua Bayete Miller from Philadelphia play in Boys’ 14 bracket in November?

Philadelphia tennis player Joshua Bayete Miller finished 621st in November in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

No new teachers in Philadelphia sign pledge on Dec. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Philadelphia who signed the pledge on Dec. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Philadelphia stagnates at 220 in week ending Dec. 18

There were no new teachers in Philadelphia who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Dorothy Raizman donates $185 to Alexandra Hunt's campaign committee in Q3

Dorothy Raizman donated $185 to Alexandra Hunt during the third quarter of 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Alexandra Hunt's campaign committee receives $500 from David Stanford

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Alexandra Hunt, "Alexandra Hunt for Congress," received $500 from David Stanford on Aug. 29, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Philly Leader Christmas Gift Guide: Top Fishing Gifts

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at Philly Leader asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

Philly Leader Christmas Gift Guide: Top Backyard Accessories & Patio Gifts

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at Philly Leader asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

Philly Leader Christmas Gift Guide: Top Camping Gifts For The Great Outdoors