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Posts tagged with St. Joseph’s University

Last Updated: Mar. 16, 2016 · 7:27 a.m.

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Students are upset and angry about USciences’ plan to yank birth control from health centers post-St. Joe’s merger

People expressed concern over the effect it could have on the school’s science-based curriculum. Some are even considering a transfer.

Charlie Brown Jr. during a Sixers-Spurs game in January 2022

For Northeast Philly’s Charlie Brown Jr., playing with the Sixers is a dream come true

“It’s been the craziest year of my life,” the 25-year-old said.

The University of Pennsylvania campus

How much does it cost to attend college in Philadelphia? From Penn to Temple, there’s a big range

Despite high price tags and big endowments, private universities don't pay property taxes in the city.

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The University of Pennsylvania has banned indoor parties on campus. It's one of the only Philly colleges taking action.

Philly’s coronavirus response

COVID cases are up on Philly’s college campuses, and universities are starting to react

Many schools force you to toggle between several pages to get an accurate picture of the situation.

University of Pennsylvanina

College life in Philly

Drive-thru graduation? How Philly colleges and universities plan to celebrate commencement 2021

Some schools are hosting in-person events, while others are staying virtual.

Sculpture of the Temple mascot on its North Philly campus

Philly’s coronavirus response

Can first-year college students defer enrollment till things get more normal? Depends on the school

Maybe you’d rather just take a gap year.

Temple men's basketball team on opening night 2019

With new head coaches at Temple and St. Joe’s, it’s a whole new era for college basketball in Philly

If you’re a local sports fan but aren’t following Big 5 hoops, you’re missing out.

Charlie Brown Jr. in 2018, anxious to get back on the court and prove his talent

After a broken wrist, this rising St. Joe’s star is ready to chase his NBA dreams

No way is Charlie Brown dropping his goal of going pro, despite being sidelined all last season.

College life in Philly

5 Philly colleges explained in one image

When fall comes in school colors

It's not fall yet, even if everything has started to fall.

drexel skyline

College life in Philly

Philly campus resources: What to do if you’re new

Peer mentorships, commuter assistance, ESL classes and other programs local colleges offer first-time students

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College life in Philly

Which Philly-area college campus is the safest? Here’s what the numbers say

School's almost back, and you might be surprised by these campus crime numbers.

NCAA Basketball: Creighton at Villanova

The Philly college basketball conference tourney cheat sheet

There aren't a lot of them left, but here's an updated list of when the Philly schools are playing.

Josh Hart is leading Villanova back to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Villanova is in, but do the other City 6 schools have NCAA Tournament hopes?

Nope. And it’s bad.

University of Pennsylvania

The Stanford rape victim’s letter and what city council can do about it here

And why data reported by schools only shows a small fraction of the problem.

We rate this statement as Pants on Fire!.

Rating Katie McGinty’s curious campaign college claim

McGinty's older brother John graduated from La Salle nearly a decade before she enrolled at St. Joseph's.

Dozens of Saint Joseph's students await the arrival of Pope Francis last fall.

What’s behind the enrollment woes at Philly’s Catholic colleges

After years of uninterrupted growth, combined enrollment at Philly's 10 Catholic colleges and universities has dropped 8 percent since 2010.

Face-painting 'Nova fans have sometimes had little reason to cheer in the NCAA Tournament.

March sadness: Villanova, La Salle and Penn’s recent NCAA struggles

This year could buck recent trends, with Philadelphia possibly getting three teams in the NCAA Tournament this year.