Education
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State’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits DelVal to Highlight Center for Plant Excellence Grant
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently visited Delaware Valley University to share updates on the Commonwealth’s new Center for Plant Excellence and the Center’s first grant opportunity. The new grant program marks the Center’s first investment in advancing research, workforce development, and industry resilience. Dr. Carla Garzon, holder of the K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professorship…
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‘A Model for How to Deliver Healthcare Education’: GMercyU Unveils New Healthcare Innovation Center
Gwynedd Mercy University has marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic building that will transform the preparation of healthcare professionals. The unveiling comes at a critical time as nearly one in five nursing positions in Pennsylvania remain vacant, with similar shortages affecting other…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Engineers Help Lansdowne Church
Penn State Brandywine’s engineering program allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world solutions that benefit the community, while also developing strong technical and interpersonal skills, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine. Cornerstone Engineering Design is a three-credit course where students work in teams to find solutions…
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DelVal Announces New Partnership with Northampton Community College
Officials from Delaware Valley University and Northampton Community College recently signed a new transfer articulation agreement that strengthens ties between the two schools and allows NCC associate-degree earners to complete their bachelor’s degrees at DelVal. Through the agreement, classes from NCC satisfy core class requirements at DelVal, allowing students to fully focus on their major…
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Rowan University Launches $240 Million Campaign to Support Students, Innovation and Impact
In a broad reflection of where Rowan University is today – and perhaps more importantly, where it’s going – the institution has launched the public portion of Forging Forward, an initiative aimed at raising more than $240 million to support students, innovation and regionwide impact. With Forging Forward, the University seeks to raise twice as…
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Penn Law School Launches New Fellowship Honoring Sadie T.M. Alexander After Scholarship Suspension
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will be launching a new fellowship called the Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander Post-Graduate Fellowship, in honor of the pioneer who was one of the first Black women to earn a a Ph.D. in economics, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The announcement comes about a month after the school…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity Center in Bucks County, four therapists — Edie Cohen, LPC; Dana Cohen, LMFT; Elyse Hibbs, LCSW; and Justin Benner, LCSW — gathered for a roundtable conversation that was equal parts…
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DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field. DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on…
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‘Every Smile Has a Story’: Inside a Manor College Student’s Career Switch
Everyone around Ashley Norwood knew about her passion for Nursing. They held parties with customized cakes when she got into nursing school and cheered her on throughout her years in the program. That love began slipping away one night in 2020. Norwood worked through an overnight clinical shift, shadowing Nurses throughout their rounds in the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tim Hamill, Director of Athletics, Holy Family University
Tim Hamill, a Philadelphia native who grew up in Mayfair and graduated from Father Judge High School, is the director of athletics at his alma mater, Holy Family University. Hamill recently spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today, reflecting on what it means to lead the athletics program at Holy Family, the growth and achievements the department has…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Open House, Penn State Day
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend two fall admission events at Penn State Brandywine in October. The open houses will allow attendees to learn about the Penn State admission process and the many options and opportunities available, including academic programs, student life and athletics, career services, and on-campus housing in the residence…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Is Closing After Nearly 100-Year Run
High costs and falling enrollment are forcing the nearly 100-year-old Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to close in 2026, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. There are currently 120 students at the school for grades seven through 12. The Academy has had its share of dignitaries graduate from the school, including former U.S.…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…
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Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund’s Scholarship Program Supports, Empowers Local High School Students
The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund offers a scholarship that supports high schoolers planning to pursue higher education degrees at two- or four-year institutions, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. All of the awards are granted based on academic achievement, test scores, coursework, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial needs. Scholars may receive up to…
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Rutgers-Camden Professor Earns National Legal Writing Grant for Her Research on Qualified Immunity
Sarah E. Ricks, distinguished clinical professor of law, earned a nationally competitive grant to further her legal research, which will appear in the UCLA Law Review next year. Ricks’s research won the Legal Writing Scholarship Grant, co-sponsored by the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD), Legal Writing Institute (LWI), and LexisNexis, a data and analytics company. Open…
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West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces
Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are spending months getting inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest, coordinating with future roommates, and shopping for essential items such as stylish headboards and chic “fridge bridges.” …
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GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Partners with Harcum College to Strengthen Veterinary Career Pathways
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), the region’s leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, has formed new partnership with Harcum College’s Animal Center Management program. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is the Philadelphia region’s trusted leader in specialty, emergency, and urgent veterinary care. With a team of board-certified specialists and highly trained staff, MVA delivers advanced medical care…
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