Education
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Philadelphia High School Among Top Ten in the Nation
A Philadelphia high school is in the top ten of the latest U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School ranked No. 8 overall on the national list. The magnet school on Spring Garden Street is known for its highly…
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For the 4th Year, Brandywine Alumni Society Sponsors ‘Dining Under the Stars’
The Brandywine Alumni Society will be a sponsor for “Dining Under the Stars” – a weekly outdoor dining event held on Wednesday evenings on State Street in Media throughout September, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. As part of the Media community, the Brandywine Alumni Society is an event sponsor for the fourth consecutive…
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Rutgers-Camden Alumna Champions Student Voices in Higher-Ed Reform
A chance meeting with the head of New Jersey’s Office of The Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) changed the course of Josefina Ewins CCAS’22 GSC’23’s professional life. The South Jersey native, then a senior at Rutgers University–Camden, joined an on-campus roundtable discussion between student leaders and Secretary Brian Bridges. Ewins, enrolled in the accelerated B.A./M.P.A. program offered…
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Olney High School’s New Cell Phone Policy Sparks Debate
Olney High School has announced a new cell phone policy that it plans to implement upon the start of the new school year, which is causing controversy and debate, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The new policy requires students to lock up their cell phones in outdoor lockers. Locks will cost $1 initially,…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according to recent rankings by Niche.com. Niche.com, renowned for its comprehensive methodology in evaluating campus safety, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside student and alumni feedback to determine…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability. Holy Family is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars — out of the state’s 147…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology for colleges that are the best value for your money is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates, and student debt using data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Major Donation Ensures Rutgers Law School Remains Leading-Edge and Relevant
South Bronx native, die-hard Yankees fan, Vietnam vet, distinguished law firm partner, twelve-year federal judge, and honors graduate of the Rutgers Law School in Camden Class of 1974 Stephen Orlofsky has led a life filled with purpose and joy. Now, through a generous gift, he is supporting Rutgers Law in continuing to provide world-class and…
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Eastern University Launches Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Eastern University will launch a new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing, starting in Fall 2026. This program prepares students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn the following credentials and degrees within Eastern’s one comprehensive program: This innovative, 75-credit program can be completed in only two years. During the first four semesters, students will spend…
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Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes joins Brandywine Alumni Society board
Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes, class of 2011, has joined the Brandywine Alumni Society as a board member, bringing his passion for community, mentorship and giving back to a campus close to home, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. A Philadelphia native and proud Penn Stater, Frakes hopes to make a meaningful impact by…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school’s council of trustees approved additional housing in the spring for the 409-acre campus through building additions, renovations, and a new…
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New Drexel President Details Vision for Future of University
Antonio Merlo officially took the reigns as the new president of Drexel University on July 1, and recently outlined his vision for the university, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, Merlo wants to advance the university’s reputation through its co-op program, alumni network, and relationships within the region’s business community. Using a “scaffolding…
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Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss
Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. A high-level overview of the proposal was presented to Falls Township officials on Tuesday night. Attorneys representing the project told Planning Commission…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Amanda Paez Earns Degree, Owns Sharon Hill Grocery Store
Amanda Paez is not your typical college student. As a business major with a focus in accounting at Penn State Brandywine, she’s pursuing her degree while juggling multiple roles in her life. Paez, who started her college career in 2011 in California, is also a Navy veteran. She and her husband, Steven, moved to the…
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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…
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New Rutgers University President Visits Camden Campus, Highlights Vision for Future
Just a week into his tenure as Rutgers University’s 22nd president, William F. Tate IV arrived in South Jersey at Rutgers University-Camden for his first campus visit with leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Throughout a day of introductory activities and a comprehensive campus tour, Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis offered Tate a personal look at Rutgers-Camden’s…
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Church Farm School Welcomes New Dean of Students, College Counselor, STEM Chair
Church Farm School had some big shoes to fill on its Student Life team, with the retirement of Art Smith at the end of the school year. Jonathan Swider, Class of 2014, will succeed Smith as CFS’s next Dean of Students. In this role, Swider will serve as the primary advocate for students and is…
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