Higher Education News

A fraction of Lafayette College's faculty signed a no-confidence motion against President Nicole Hurd. On Tuesday night, a majority of the nearly 200 faculty members who voted passed the measure.

Ten faculty members signed a 12-page, no-confidence motion highlighting their concerns with President Nicole Hurd's leadership. A vote is reportedly set for Tuesday.

Northampton Community College announced agreements Thursday for three Pa. universities to accept NCC coursework toward four-year degrees.

The new exhibits feature artwork by well-known creatives and former residents of the New Arts Program, plus pieces by local artists Rain Black and Mallory Zondag.

From memoirs to thrillers to historic novellas, find a title that inspires among the BAPL annual list.

Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s annual autumn Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch ended late last month, with 9,373 migrating raptors recorded. While the overall count is lower than last year, many species exceeded 2023 totals.

"Liberty and Justice for All" a new exhibition at the Ronald K. DeLong Gallery, features the works of Charles Stonewall, David Gothrad and mixed-media artist Christina "Tina" Galbiati. The three creatives are also adjunct instructors at the university.

Planet Venus is acting as the brightest star, visible in the West after sunset. Grab your binoculars, because there's a second planet at play with lots to show.

Lehigh University alumnus Marty Baron said journalists need to commit to objective news coverage and reengage people outside the halls of power if they hope to regain the trust of the American public.

A group of about 300 Lehigh University students carried the goalpost more than four miles from Goodman Stadium into South Bethlehem after the Lehigh football team's defeat of rival Lafayette on Saturday. On Monday, Lehigh apologized for the incident.

Lehigh Carbon Community College has gotten a $200,000 grant that will be used to help Hispanic students pursue STEM majors.

DeSales University professor Elisabeth Felten is in her second year teaching non-traditional, special needs adults to give them a college experience.

The Lehigh Valley and Forks Township planning commissions are weighing the school’s plans for a $10 million lacrosse center at Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex.

The zoning panel voted 3-0 in unanimous opposition of the proposal, citing potential disturbance to the nearby neighborhoods and more.

The matter will be discussed before the Bethlehem Township Zoning Hearing Board at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Nitya and Rudra Thakkar, Cole Hubert and Samuel VanNorman of Saucon Valley High School, along with Harrison Vicic of Moravian Academy will join three different Lower Saucon panels this school year.

Organizers say the day is about community service, and honoring historic Moravian traditions.

The fellowship focuses on bolstering students who show interest and promise in leadership and social impact. Of the more than 44,000 applications submitted, only 4,000 were accepted.

Kathleen Covalt, who teaches online classes through Northampton Community College for adults interested in learning about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, said there's hope for future disclosures.

It's inspired by a hierarchal basic needs pyramid proposed by American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1940s.

As recently as last week Spieth was leading orchestra rehearsals at the school.

Gov. Josh Shapiro came together with fellow politicians at the Allentown Campus of Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College to discuss funding for trade work education and apprenticeship programs Wednesday.