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As a Black Muslim woman, Asiyah Jones, ’22, wanted to feel welcomed on her college campus. Becoming an Explorer made that a reality. A Muslim Student Association breast cancer awareness […]
A set of 15 hand-spun ceramic cups—a unique entry in La Salle’s Special Collections—is on display during Mental Health Awareness Month. Holding a ceramic cup in her hands, Heather Willever-Farr, […]
Philly’s health department names La Salle alumna its first chief racial equity officer
April 28, 2022
Gail Carter Hamilton, ’98, RN, MSN, CSN, ‘09, will work in her new role to address health disparities across the city. Gail Carter Hamilton, ’98, RN, MSN, CSN, ‘09 found […]
La Salle in the media | April highlights
April 26, 2022
La Salle faculty, staff, and alumni appeared in the media in April on topics spanning racial equity, Catholic sisterhood, men’s basketball, and Penn Relays. Here are some highlights: Fran Dunphy, […]
Researchers at CHOP’s Center for Autism Research studied the level of talkativeness of youth with autism compared to neurotypical peers when speaking with partners of different engagement levels. A doctoral […]
City lifts indoor mask mandate
April 22, 2022
To the University community: This morning, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) ended its indoor masking requirement in the city. PDPH cited decreased cases and COVID-19-related hospitalizations as rationale […]
Joshua Buch, Ph.D., will compete in the masters’ 100-meter dash at Penn Relays for the sixth time. For Joshua Buch, Ph.D., this was shaping up as just another tennis match. […]
Picture perfect: See La Salle’s photo-worthy campus spots
April 19, 2022
If you’ve driven by or walked through campus, you might have noticed new signage that’s been installed outside Connelly Library near 20th Street and Olney Avenue. It’s the latest addition […]
Indoor masking required in Philadelphia and on campus
April 14, 2022
To the University community: The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) announced earlier this week that, based on increases in daily-case averages and hospitalizations, it will elevate the city to Level […]
Wishing you a happy Easter and a joyous Passover
April 12, 2022
To the University community: Spring is a time when we reflect on and observe the widespread renewal that’s happening around us. Perennial flowers and cherry blossoms begin to bloom. The […]