Education
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Albright College in Reading Fights for Survival with Strategic Changes
Albright College in Reading, one of the many higher education options for Chester County students, ended its recent fiscal year with a surplus of over $10 million, overcoming its deficit by cutting operational costs, reducing full-time staff, and selling unused property and assets, writes Amanda Fries for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But even with all the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics, Penn State Brandywine
Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about her childhood in Broomall and growing up in a sports-loving family. She was drawn to basketball from a young age and continued playing while she attended Penn State Brandywine. Caprice shared how the Athletics Department at Brandywine supported her as a…
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Brandywine Police Officer Rides Bike Race for First Responder Families
Bill Carter, one of Penn State Brandywine’s University Police and Public Safety officers, participated in Ben to the Shore, an annual bike race that raises money for families of injured and fallen first responders, on July 21. The race spans 65 miles, from the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia to Atlantic City, writes Christina Billie…
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GMercyU Partners with Lehigh Valley Health Network for Nursing, Respiratory Care Opportunities
Gwynedd Mercy University has added the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Scholars Program to its growing list of partnerships with leading healthcare organizations that offer GMercyU students loan repayments and immediate job placement upon graduation. GMercyU Nursing students who apply and are selected for the LVHN Scholars Program will receive up to $40,000 in student loan payments…
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Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region
Holy Family University isn’t just growing — it’s lifting the economy with it. A new study confirms what many in the area already see: the university is fueling job creation and investment, while also boosting economic and social mobility across the region. According to the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), Holy…
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Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair
Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of the upcoming school year, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The event will take place at Central Bucks South High School from 4 PM to 7 PM.…
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Delaware County Needs Teachers. This DCCC Program Should Help
Delaware County has a severe teacher shortage. A Delaware County Community College program hopes to remedy that, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Teacher Education Program, which has tripled in size in three years, could be a “roadmap for the state,” say local educators. The dual-enrollment program allows Delaware County high school students…
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GMercyU Shapes Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes, Launches Compassionate Care Collaborative
Deepening its commitment to meeting the next great need, Gwynedd Mercy University is forging a new path in healthcare education with its Compassionate Care Collaborative. This initiative will leverage GMercyU’s strength in healthcare education and the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) to: “We are excited to launch a…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith, and moving from Taiwan to the U.S. to further her education. She’s dedicated to making sure Nursing is taught by people who have a passion for it, not those who…
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University of Pennsylvania Appoints Philadelphia Native As New Executive Vice President
The University of Pennsylvania recently announced that Mark Dingfield has been promoted as the university’s next executive vice president, writes Finn Ryan for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Dingfield is currently the university’s vice president for finance and treasurer. He will officially start his tenure as executive vice president in August 2025, pending University Board of Trustees’…
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Exelon Foundation’s Weeklong STEM Academy Empowers Next Generation of Innovators
One hundred high school students from across the region spent last week immersed in STEM exploration as part of PECO and the Exelon Foundation’s annual STEM Academy and Boys to STEM Academy, held at Saint Joseph’s University. The weeklong, on-campus program gives rising high school juniors and seniors a chance to dive into STEM learning,…
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The Meadowbrook School Welcomes New Head of School to Continue Its Mission of ‘Bringing Life to Learning’
The Meadowbrook School, a co-ed day school in Abington Township with students from age three through sixth grade, has welcomed Jim Pierce as its next Head of School. Pierce spent 14 years at Meadowbrook as a classroom teacher (1999-2009) and Assistant Head of School (2009-2013). During that time, he helped shape many of the programs…
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Penn State Brandywine Engineering Professor Receives Open Champions Award
Nasibeh Zohrabi, assistant professor of engineering at Penn State Brandywine, was honored with Penn State’s Open and Affordable Education Resources (OAER) Champions Award at the end of the spring semester. The award recognizes excellence, innovation, and impact in open educational practices at Penn State campuses, writes Christina Billlie for Penn State Brandywine. The award began…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. A first-generation college student raised by his grandparents in the Bluff City, Antonio Tillis brings a rich personal history, global perspective, and…
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Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes
The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on the courts during the presidential transition and recent changes to the LSAT exam, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Some of the reasons for this spike are specific to the region.…
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Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families
The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. This is in addition to last year’s 5.3 percent increase. Several factors contributed to rising expenses, including staffing costs and maintenance for aging buildings. Staff expenses are the largest…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Legendary Coach, Teacher, Mentor, and Champion: Church Farm School’s Art Smith Retires After 47 Years
“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can be.” — Rita F. Pierson These words formed the centerpiece of a letter Art Smith delivered to his colleagues in early April announcing his retirement in June…
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