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State funding for Penn State, Pitt, and Temple hasn’t kept pace with inflation, data show

Over the past 17 years, the Pennsylvania legislature has approved either flat or decreased funding, when adjusted for inflation, to the four-state related universities.

By Wyatt Massey/SpotlightPA

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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

Suspect arrested in slaying of university police officer

The officer tried to intervene in a carjacking.

By The Associated Press

Dunn’s late free throws help Temple stun No. 16 Villanova

Damian Dunn drew a foul on a driving layup with 1.1 seconds left and made both free throws to send Temple past No. 16 Villanova 68-64

By The Associated Press

Pennsylvania universities reject GOP call to freeze tuition

Four Pennsylvania universities said Wednesday they will follow through with tuition increases despite calls from House Republicans to roll back the price hikes.

By The Associated Press

Governor Tom Wolf quietly steers $40 million to Pitt, Pa.’s other state-related universities

The move follows opponents of abortion access in the state House unsuccessfully attempting to block funding for the schools over Pitt’s research using fetal tissue.

By Staff
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