University of Pennsylvania suspends professor over comments on race
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
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The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
U.S. News and World Report released its best college rankings for 2025 and several schools in our area made the grade. Princeton University is maintaining its spot at number one in the National Universities category. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked number 10 in that category.
Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College took some of the top spots in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Students from various Philadelphia-area universities shared what issues are driving their support for the candidates and how the debate performances might sway their votes.
13 Penn students are witnessing history at the DNC as part of a course taught by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's grandson.
A group of 13 Penn students are witnessing history at the DNC as part of a course taught by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's grandson.
Alexis Rodriguez survived cancer but is now fighting a serious infection at Penn Medicine. She and her family are hoping for a miracle.
Monday marks the beginning of move in for students at the University of Pennsylvania and Widener University.
Seven weeks after the University of the Arts closed with very little notice, CBS News Philadelphia checked back in with students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email telling him his degree was completed.
Drivers in a study by the University of Pennsylvania were given a monetary incentive to stop using their phones while driving. That helped curb usage, the study showed.
The lawsuit, which includes current and former students, said Penn failed to respond to antisemitism on campus before Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing the link between her death and Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
In an exclusive interview, Sarah Katz's parents are sharing their story after she suddenly died in 2022 while attending the University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania has issued temporary guidelines, banning encampments and outlining what protesters can do on campus.
Six congressional committees sent a letter to the university Monday saying they are looking into acts of antisemitic harassment and intimidation at Penn.
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
Philadelphia mental health professional Morgan Reid created AroDough, a scented "Play-Doh for adults," to help relieve stress.
Morgan Reid is the founder of A Little Mental. She created AroDough, short for aromatherapy dough, which she says helps reduce stress and anxiety. "I have personally used it when I've had panic attacks," she tells Chandler Lutz during Mental Health Awareness Month.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Many of the students who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on Monday weren't able to experience their high school graduations in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on Monday, May 20. The commencement marked the end of an up-and-down year. This year Penn's president resigned over issues surrounding antisemitism complaints and a pro-Palestinian encampment put this year's commencement ceremony in question. Reporter Josh Sanders spoke to some graduates who said that encampment weighed heavily on them.
Seven people remain in custody following a protest on Penn's campus Friday, where 19 demonstrators were arrested after trying to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall, a university spokesperson said.
Police officers stand at the ready after a crowd forms at Drexel University setting up a new pro-Palestinian encampment. Drexel is the latest campus to be targeted by protesters. Ryan Hughes reports the latest on campus.
About seven people remain in police custody following Friday night's pro-Palestinian protest on Penn's campus. Nearly 19 demonstrators were arrested after they took over a university building. Ray Strickland reports.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
It feels like midwinter in the Philadelphia region, and for a few spots, it even looks the part. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw determines the matchups for the 48 countries that are qualified for next summer's soccer tournament.
Netflix said Friday it is buying Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion, merging the biggest streaming service with a storied studio that has produced films such as "Casablanca" and the "Harry Potter" franchise.
Philadelphia police say a Smart car "T-boned" a police patrol SUV on Friday morning. Liz Crawford has the latest from our Pulse Desk.
On this bitter cold NEXT Weather Alert Day, customers at the Pennsauken, New Jersey Wawa were bundling up and grabbing hot drinks. Chandler Lutz reports.
Amid ongoing work on Silverliner IV railcars, which need thermal sensors to get back into service, SEPTA is leasing 10 cars from MARC. Amtrak is bringing the cars to Philadelphia on Friday night. In the meantime, SEPTA is dealing with union negotiations with workers in TWU Local 234.