Palmer-Forks Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Palmer-Forks area high schools.

FAFSA Completions Down In PA: How Palmer-Forks Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Palmer-Forks area high schools.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Palmer-Forks Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Palmer-Forks Patch.

College Financial Aid Applications In Palmer-Forks Area: Compare To PA

See how college aid applications changed for Palmer-Forks area high schools.

In Palmer-Forks Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Northampton County.

Petition Launched Against New $128K Penn State Logo

The re-branding effort that allegedly cost $128,000 was done without the input of the student and alumni community, detractors allege.

Three Pa. Colleges Named Top Party Schools

Bucknell University, coming in at number four, was the top non-Big Ten school on Princeton Review's list.

11 Pennsylvania Schools Ranked Among Forbes' Top 100 Colleges

Eleven schools from the Keystone State made the top 100, including Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania.

Saucon Valley Considers Strip Searching Students

It is not yet known whether the strip searching will remain in the proposal’s final form.

Easton Boy Competes In National Spelling Bee Finals

John M. Grifone, an eighth grader, will represent the region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Allentown Schools Postpone Jan. 24 SAT

A winter storm bearing down on the region has prompted schools to postpone the Jan. 24 SAT test.

Pennsylvania Ranks High for Parent Power in Education

Pennsylvania ranks #14 out of all U.S. states when it comes to giving parents fundamental power over their child’s education.

Bill Would Let Pa. School Employees Carry Guns At Work

The bill’s sponsor said recent school shootings prompted the legislation.

Northampton Community College Earns "Military Friendly" Ranking

For the third year in a row, Northampton Community College has been named to the Military Friendly Schools list.

Could Mental Health Screenings Help Prevent Teen Tragedies?

Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.

Lafayette Named a Best-Value College

The Princeton Review has selected the 150 colleges it says are the best value for students.

Notre Dame, Moravian Holding Mini-THON

The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer pediatric cancer.

LCCC Hoopster Joins 1,000 Point Club

Only 10 other people have scored 1,000 points in the history of LCCC's basketball program.

LCCC Announces Dec. 2013 Graduates

A number of students graduated with honors.

Catholic Schools Week Starts Sunday

Local Catholic schools have a number of events planned.

NCC Chosen for Obama's 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative

Northampton Community College is one of the first four colleges and universities in the country selected to receive grants in the program, which aims to increase study abroad between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean.

You Go, Girl: Judge Rules Pa. Girl May Join Boys’ Wrestling Team

The teen had been prohibited from joining her school's team.

Easton Schools Schedule Make-Up Days

Students will be in school two extra days to make up for lost time.

Guns on Campus Vote Delayed

The chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education said more study was needed.

Should Guns Be Allowed on College Campuses?

A measure being considered would allow firearms on Pennsylvania’s 14 state-run universities.

Two-Hour Delay for Easton Schools Wednesday

Temperatures are expected to be slightly higher Wednesday.

Lehigh University President Alice Gast Stepping Down

Lehigh University President Alice Gast has accepted an appointment as president of Imperial College London, according to a posting on the college website.

Easton Schools Closed Friday

Which Local College President is Best Compensated?

The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual study on compensations for presidents at private colleges.

Two Hour Delay Wednesday For Easton/Wilson Schools

Snowy weather means delays for many local schools Wednesday.

Easton Schools Closed Today

Winter weather causes the Easton Area School District to call for a school closing on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Easton Schools Closed Today

Penn State Spending $1.4M on Security Cameras

The university’s main campus will get about 600 cameras.

Students Launch Easton Version of Angry Birds

Students create video game in honor of Easton/Phillipsburg rivalry.

Veteran Easton School Board Members Say Goodbye

School board honors four departing board members.

Penn State LV to Offer SAT Review Courses This Winter

The first session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from Jan. 4 to Feb. 22. The second session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from March 1 to April 26.

Easton Educators Want More Computer Programming

School board scheduled to vote on changes to computer science curriculum.

Lafayette Gets Grant to Bring Choreography to Classrooms

Five local schools will share grant from Mellon Foundation to bring more dance to the Lehigh Valley.

Israeli-Palestinian Relations Expert to Speak at Lafayette

Gershon Baskin will speak Monday at Lafayette's Kirby Hall of Civil Rights.

Staff and Program Cuts Possible at Easton Schools

School district faces nearly $5 million budget gap for next year which means taxpayers could see a 2.7 percent tax increase.