Nov 3, 2009 | The Philadelphia Tribune
Aiding minority firms will improve economy
When the stock market climbed back over 10,000 two weeks ago, there wasn't a lot of celebration, except on Wall Street where the bonuses are flowing once again.
"What seems to have happened here is that Nobel was really giving the award to the American public - for electing a president who indicated that he would affect a less arrogant foreign policy." Lesson to be learned here folks.... Put your countries best interests above western europe and get ridiculed and zero cooperation.
Nation's pupils find few black men to c
CHEYNEY, Pa. - Lenny Macklin made it to 10th grade before having a teacher who looked like him - an African-American male.
Senators urged at hearing to raise Pell grant limit
Students from the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University, and Cheyney University and a parent of five from Fox Chase yesterday told U.S. Sen.
Auctions: African American art sale features Phila.-trained painter
While Freeman's will be busy next week with a two-day catalog sale of fine English and Continental furniture, silver, and decorative arts, a catalog sale in New York will focus on an African American painter who developed his skills in Philadelphia, Barkley L. Hendricks.
As induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame arrives,...
If she could live her life backward, there would be more hugs for Willy. She would pay attention when he explained how to change a flat tire or take a break from work to just watch television or play tennis.
Leonard Peltier denied parole again
Must wait until 2024 for next hearing "Despite the years of protest against Leonard Peltier's wrongful imprisonment; despite government officials' admissions over the years that they have no idea who killed FBI agents [Ronald A.] Williams and [Jack R.] Coler; despite the overwhelming evidence of egregious FBI malfeasance including civil and human ...
Soft Pretzel Logic: Small colleges roundup and Top 10 comparison
Although the Division I football season doesn't start until tomorrow, the region's Division II and Division III schools have already kicked off.
Rendell Praises Universities for Reasonable Tuition Rates
Governor Ed Rendell is praising state-owned and state-related universities for holding the line on tuition increases.
Pa. state schools announce tuition increases
Temple University announced yesterday that it will stay with the 2.9 percent tuition increase trustees approved in April.
Budget with no tax rise on move
A Democratic budget proposal that requires no new taxes but drops $1.3 billion in funding for some colleges and student-loan programs has been routed on the fast track for passage in the Pennsylvania House.
I have been in the system less than 10 years. I live pay check to pay check making ends meet.
Congressman Sestak Votes to Support Key Agriculture and Nutrition Programs
Congressman Joe Sestak helped the House pass by a 266-160 margin the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Financial veteran named as Cheyney VP
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has announced the recent appointment of Gerald Coleman to vice president for finance and administration.
9, 2006, New York, N.Y. Main American broadcast journalist, known especially for his 25-year association with the televised newsmagazine 60 Minutes .
Looking forward to a new Cheyney
Members from a national advisory team appointed to usher in an era of change at Cheyney University and assist the institution's officials in the development of a new strategic plan, were on the school's campus Thursday.
Cheyney woes tied to unpaid student bills
Much of Cheyney University's financial woes were due to nearly $7 million in unpaid student bills, an amount that has been cut nearly in half the last few months, officials said yesterday.
Cheyney University takes steps toward improvement
Long-struggling Cheyney University is well on its way to digging out of financial problems, and beginning next week, it will get help with its academics from a new panel of prominent national leaders in the work of historically black colleges, state officials said.
College report cites poor graduation performance
It may seem that the area is flooded with college graduates these days as commencement after commencement is celebrated, but it's nothing like it could be, according to a new national report.