Amid closures, mergers, new Philly higher ed task force looks to tackle challenges – Metro Philadelphia

Amid closures, mergers, new Philly higher ed task force looks to tackle challenges – Metro Philadelphia

Temple University President John Fry believes Philadelphia’s colleges might be on the verge of a “generational transformation.” He is co-chairing a task force launched Tuesday that intends to guide the fate of higher education in the region. Members include university leaders, as well as federal, state and local elected officials. “The future is not a dream,” said the other co-chair, St. Joseph’s University President Cheryl McConnell, during an …