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Penn Community Bank Commits $35,000 to DelVal, Helps to Ensure ‘All Students Have Opportunity to Succeed’
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has committed $35,000 to Delaware Valley University, aimed at supporting student success and addressing technology needs. The majority of the funds ($25,000) will provide scholarships to low- to moderate-income students across all majors, helping to alleviate financial barriers to higher education. Additionally, a second…
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New Contest from Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles to Give ‘Brotherly Shove’ to a Local Business’s Bottom Line
New for this football season, Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up for the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight will award one Greater Philadelphia business up to $40,000 in promotional assets, including mention on the Eagles…
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IBX Expands Member Options for Faster Access to Behavioral Health Services
Independence Blue Cross has expanded its covered behavioral health offerings, which include mental health and substance use disorder services and member programs, to better support members’ whole health. The offerings get members the type of care they need faster and give them a wider range of clinicians to choose from. “As part of our commitment to…
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With School Back in Session, Now Is the Time to Nominate a Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
With school back in session, there’s no better time to shine a light on the educators who are inspiring students every day. Citadel Credit Union is once again accepting nominations for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award, a program designed to honor exceptional teachers across the region. As students settle back into classrooms, Citadel is…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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GMercyU’s Erica Brace One of Just Eight Students in State to Receive McLean Scholarship for Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Erica Brace is one of just eight students across the state to receive the prestigious McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a staff report from GMU. The scholarship is awarded through the Association for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). “I applied…
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PECO Marks Two Decades of Green Region Open Space Program with $50,000 Bonus Round Grants
PECO recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Green Region Open Space Program at Bartram’s Garden Pavilion in Philadelphia. The event recognized the 2024 grant recipients and highlighted two decades of environmental stewardship across southeastern Pennsylvania. Since its launch in 2004 in partnership with Natural Lands, the program has awarded over $3 million in grants to…
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The Road Ahead for Lenders: Complying with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Small Business Lending Rule
Big changes are on the horizon for commercial lending compliance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized the small business lending rule on March 30, 2023. The rule implements section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA/Regulation B), and requires financial institutions to collect and report specific data points…
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Firstrust Bank Leads $1 Billion Banking Facility for College Ave
Firstrust Bank, as lead bank for College Ave, has arranged a $1 billion banking facility to help fuel the continued growth and success of College Ave’s student loan program. The collaboration demonstrates Firstrust’s commitment to innovation through Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. “Firstrust’s role as the lead banker in this partnership demonstrates our capacity to support large-scale…
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DelVal Receives Grant from National Film Preservation Foundation to Preserve Two Archived Films
Delaware Valley University has received a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) to fund the preservation of two 16mm acetate films from the university’s archives. The first film, dated 1953-1954, is titled The National Agricultural College and provides a glimpse into the life at the National Agricultural College (NAC) in the years shortly…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Counseling program has received accreditation through 2032 by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). “This achievement is the result of the faculty’s extraordinary time, effort, and work over the past two and a half years,” said Dr. Lisa McGarry, Associate Professor and Dean…
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Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story
For 10 years and counting, American Community Journals has been a force in helping its affiliate partners achieve their marketing goals through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. The ACJ formula — sharing positive, upbeat stories that resonate with the community and amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners — is simple but powerful. And a…
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Eastern University to Provide Prospective Undergrads a Glimpse into Student Life at Pair of Open Houses
Eastern University will host a pair of open houses in the fall — on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 19 — that will provide prospective undergraduate students a comprehensive view of life at the university, including campus tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and a complimentary lunch. A nationally recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,500 students, Eastern…
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Gwynedd Mercy University President Discusses Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership with Authority Magazine
Gwynedd Mercy University President Deanne D’Emilio was recently featured in Authority Magazine, where she shared her insights on authentic leadership for women, according to a staff report from GMU. D’Emilio said that confidence, bold decision-making, and risk-taking are three factors that have led to her success as the sixth president of GMercyU, which has only…
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Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University Forge Partnership to Develop Occupational Therapists
Gwynedd Mercy University has partnered with West Chester University to offer WCU undergraduate students a direct pathway to GMercyU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. Through this partnership, students can complete their bachelor’s degree at WCU and then pursue an MSOT degree at GMercyU in an additional two years. As part of the…
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Refinance Ready? Key Considerations for When to Refinance Your Mortgage
Interest rates have continued to impact many aspects of consumers’ lives in recent years. After record-low rates early in the pandemic gave way to mortgage rates higher than they had been for more than a decade, many homebuyers and sellers have been left on the sidelines. Homeowners who were able to lock in their rate…
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Holy Family University’s New Partnership to Welcome New ‘Dreamers’ to Campus
Holy Family University has partnered with the nation’s largest scholarship and success program for immigrant youth, TheDream.US, to help more Dreamers achieve their college and career goals. This year, Holy Family University will welcome six new TheDream.US scholars to campus: four transfers from Cabrini University, which closed last spring, and two new scholars). TheDream.US aligns…
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Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit on Oct. 3
Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership will host its second Leadership Transformation Summit virtually on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 12-1 PM. The event is free and aims to help prepare the next generation of business talent to overcome modern-day challenges and develop the skills needed to transform the business landscape. Renowned workplace leadership and…
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