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After Supreme Court affirmative action ruling, Pennsylvania colleges explore alternatives for boosting diversity

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions decisions at universities violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. 

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Updated: 2023-03-22 19:17:36

Early Pa. state budget talks reveal a potential sticking point: how much to give colleges and universities

Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking for a $60 million increase for higher education schools, but some lawmakers disagree about which schools should get more funding.
By Sam Dunklau

Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities to share $200 million in new state funding

Most schools under the PASSHE umbrella will be getting a several million dollar funding boost this year.
By Sam Dunklau


2 Pennsylvania universities with 6 sets of sports teams: NCAA gives OK to merger

The decision pertains to sports in Division II at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities.

By The Associated Press
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