Topic: Colleges and Universities

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger’s new book contends that universities are critical to America’s future. He’ll make his case on January 28, as part of the Free Library’s author event series, sponsored by The Citizen

A longtime university president on how to turn the higher ed disasters of 2025 into actions that will preserve what’s best about our local colleges

A longtime university president applauds the courage, integrity and resilience of Philly's storied institutions

University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger — though you can just go for the tasty food

A longtime university president reminds us that “career” means a life-path integrating work and meaning in the wider world

Philly missed out on nearly 188,000 family-sustaining jobs over the last decade. Holy Family University’s president has a solution to reverse that trend

A longtime university president calls out the hypocrisy of Trump’s campaign to protect Jewish students

15 universities in 10 states — including Yale and University of Texas — have launched programs that focus on thinking and citizenship. We could use more of that here, too

Hope Chicago offers free college for public school students and one member of their family to break the cycle of poverty. Chief Program Officer Michele Howard will talk about its success at The Citizen’s 8th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival November 14.

Being young is hard these days. That’s why a longtime university president recommends a life in public service.