The week of
June 2, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
PCPR Spring Symposium – Jun 18
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
Please attend the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable’s (PCPR) 2026 Spring Symposium, “From Degree to Career: What College Access and Success Professionals Need to Know About...
Brothas Stroll Health Walk – Jun 27
City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Join us for the DBHIDS EMOC Brothas Stroll Health Walk on Friday, June 27th at Girard College, located at 2101 S. College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121. This event is an opportunity for brothers,...
Teachers as Scholars: The Death and Life of Great American Public Schools – Jul 20 & 27
Swarthmore College
Teachers as Scholars – Invitation to participate at Swarthmore College The Teaching & Learning Commons at Swarthmore College is pleased to invite you and your colleagues to the Teachers as...
2nd Annual State of Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Development – Jun 16
Convergence Philadelphia
On Tuesday, June 16 from 1-5pm join us as we celebrate National Homeownership Month with CONVERGENCE’s 2nd Annual State of Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Development. During this...
2026 HIV Education Summit – Jun 12
Philadelphia FIGHT
You’re Invited: 2026 HIV EDUCATION SUMMIT We are excited to personally invite you to the 2026 HIV Education Summit hosted by Philadelphia FIGHT. This year’s theme, “HIV & Mental Health: The...
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium 7th Annual Summit – Jun 23-25
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC) to invite you to join us for the 7th Annual PEDC Summit, taking place virtually June 23–25, 2026. PEDC is a...
Structured Literacy Toolkit Training – Jun 16
Drexel University
The Structured Literacy Toolkit Training with the Experts, offered through the ALLIED Hub (Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation, Ed Policy, and Data) at Drexel University, is a 9-week...
PHEAA Webinar: Deep Dive into Covering the Gap – Jun 11
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
It’s crunch time. The semester bill has arrived—and the deadline to pay is approaching quickly. The bill’s format may look different from the financial aid offer you received earlier, and you...
PHEAA Webinar: Borrowing for Higher Education – Jun 23
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
You’ve identified the schools you want to attend, filed your FAFSA and Pennsylvania State Grant Form, searched for scholarships, and reviewed your college costs. Now that you’ve calculated your...
New Resources
A Launchpad for Life: A Vision for Purposeful Pathways for All Students Report
Strive
Too many young people leave high school without a clear, supported path for their future. Students need experiences that connect them with both rigorous academics and meaningful career preparation so...
The Step Up to College Summer Supplement is Out Now!
Heights Philadelphia
The Rising Senior Edition is the Summer Supplement to the Step Up to College Guide. The Supplement informs juniors entering their senior year about the steps they need to take during the summer to...
New Report: Public Purpose, Renewed: Future-Leading Engagement in Higher Education
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities published a new report on May 7, 2026, that asks how public and land-grant universities must adapt to meet rising expectations for relevance,...
New Report Examines How First-Gen Students Think About College Value
National College Attainment Network
In recent years, there’s been a steady stream of op-eds and opinion polls debating the value of higher education. While their conclusions vary, one thing is constant: too few reflect the...
Applications Are Now Open for Workshop U
Workshop U
🚨 Applications Are Now Open for Workshop U! 🚨 Not sure what comes next after high school? At Workshop U, young adults ages 18–25 build real-world skills, explore careers, earn...
New Issue: Metropolitan Universities journal, Vol. 37 No. 1 (2026)
Metropolitan Universities journal
The latest issue of Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ), Vol. 37 No. 1 (2026): Evolving higher education: Organizational change and institutional transformation through leadership is now...
Partnerships Classifieds
Be a World Affairs Council 2026 Youth Diplomat
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Need help for your event? Are you a student looking for volunteer opportunities? From international sporting events to historic anniversaries, 2026 is set to bring the world to Philadelphia like...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference – Oct 7-8
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference! The Engagement Scholarship Consortium will hold its 2026 conference October 7-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Partnership for Student Success Summit – Jun 30
Partnership for Student Success
2026 Partnership for Student Success Summit: Save the Date and Call for Proposals The Partnership for Student Success is excited to announce that the second annual PSS Summit will be held on Tuesday,...
Standards Institute Learning Pathways for Literacy Transformation – Jul 20-23
Unbounded
Unbounded’s Standards Institute is coming to Philadelphia on July 20-23, 2026, bringing teachers and education leaders together to deepen mindsets, knowledge, and skills for Grade-Level,...
Call for Proposals: 9th Annual Black Men in Education Convening – Jun 26
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is currently looking for compelling speakers to present at #BMEC2026! If you’re a dynamic speaker with inspiring stories, research, or art to share, we...
Grant Opportunities
2026 Tech Youth Citizen Exchange Program – Jul 6
U.S. Department of State
Youth innovator and leader exchange program implementation grant Deadline: July 6, 2026 The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce...
Teacher Quality Partnership – Jun 23
U.S. Department of Education
Teacher professional development and preparation partnership grants Deadline: June 23, 2026 The purpose of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program is to improve student achievement; improve the...
Youth violence prevention new researcher support grants – Jun 22
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) helps researchers develop skills...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Events and Meetings Coordinator, William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation, founded by Otto and Phoebe Haas in 1945, is a leading American philanthropy located in Philadelphia with over $ billion in assets and a $155 million annual grant budget....
Communications Officer, William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation, founded by Otto and Phoebe Haas in 1945, is a leading American philanthropy located in Philadelphia with over $ billion in assets and a $155 million annual grant budget....
Director of Unitas and Community Enrichment, Villanova Law
Villanova University
The Director of Unitas and Community Enrichment is responsible for strengthening and advancing the Charles Widger School of Law’s institutional commitment to fostering an inclusive, values-driven...
Director of Post-Secondary Education, The Howley Foundation
The Howley Foundation
The Director of Post-Secondary Education – Philadelphia (“Director (Philadelphia)”) will play a critical leadership role in expanding The Howley Foundation’s college scholarship program in...
Office Manager, Property, & Donor Admin (pt-time), Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
The Office Manager, Property, & Donor role is the point of contact for visitors, all-staff communications, tenants & contractors, and donors & volunteers. This role keeps the day-to-day...
Miscellaneous
How We Vote: A History and Discussion of New Modalities – Jun 17
Guides.vote
Please sign up for our new webinar series, Ask an Expert: Civics Edition, that brings together trusted experts and specialists in the civic space. Our first webinar will be on Wednesday, June 17th,...
Dissertation Dish- Cultivating Changemakers: The Impact of Leadership Integration in Service-Learning Pedagogy – Aug 18
LEAD California
This dissertation examines how leadership development can be intentionally integrated into service-learning (SL) pedagogy in higher education to enhance civic, academic, and professional outcomes,...
Faculty Updates
Dissertation Dish- Cultivating Changemakers: The Impact of Leadership Integration in Service-Learning Pedagogy – Aug 18
LEAD California
This dissertation examines how leadership development can be intentionally integrated into service-learning (SL) pedagogy in higher education to enhance civic, academic, and professional outcomes,...
New Issue: Metropolitan Universities journal, Vol. 37 No. 1 (2026)
Metropolitan Universities journal
The latest issue of Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ), Vol. 37 No. 1 (2026): Evolving higher education: Organizational change and institutional transformation through leadership is now...
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