Education
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Holy Family University to Honor CEO of Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center at Commencement
Holy Family University will recognize Louis P. Kassa III, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC), with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at its 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 17. Kassa will serve as the keynote speaker for both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. Kassa leads the Doylestown-based PABC, a nonprofit…
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DelVal Students Attend the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
Four Delaware Valley University recently students participated in the 2025 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge in Gainesville, Fla. The 22nd annual event brought together approximately 260 students from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. This year’s event was hosted by the Southern Region and based at the University of Florida. Dairy Challenge is…
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After Sharing Top Spot Last Year, Penn’s Wharton School Edges Ahead as Nation’s Best Business School
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania has claimed the top spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report graduate business school rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This year, the Wharton School holds the top spot outright, after having to share it with Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business…
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Church Farm School to Honor Lori McDermott with Newton Disney Service Award
Church Farm School will honor Lori McDermott, its Director of Alumni and Community Engagement, with the 2025 Newton Disney Service Award at its Alumni Dinner on May 10. McDermott’s commitment to service — not just to CFS, but to many other local organizations — has been extraordinary during her 18-year tenure at the school. And…
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Here’s How Villanova Quietly Came on the Scene for the Rosemont College Merger
Rosemont College in Rosemont has been planning a merger for a while, years, in fact, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Officials brought in a national consulting firm, assembled a list of potential partners, and began talking with several Pennsylvania universities and a local billionaire. Villanova, the university now set to actually absorb Rosemont…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s 109th Commencement Ceremony. The recognition, bestowed upon Harris for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to public service, will be presented during the ceremony, where he will also address…
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Church Farm School to Honor Pair with Alumni Achievement Awards on May 10
Church Farm School will honor Dr. John Grunwell and Stephen Loney with Alumni Achievement Awards at its Alumni Reunion Dinner on May 10. Dr. Grunwell, Class of 1960, has spent his entire life in the sciences. The son of a single mother who was a bacteriologist, he spent many days helping her in the lab.…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with Rosemont College, a 104-year-old Catholic institution nestled just a mile away in Bryn Mawr. The process will unfold gradually, with Rosemont continuing to operate independently until 2027. After that, remaining…
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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala Cynwyd campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia acquired its longtime Melrose Park home, Gratz signed a five-year lease for 3,700 square feet at 315 Old York…
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Harcum College’s Annual Student Fashion Show ‘Homecoming’ Theme Celebrates Identity and Growth
The much-anticipated Annual Student Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, Apr. 25 in Klein Hall at the Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7:00, and the show steps off at 8:00 PM. The theme of the show, “Homecoming,” celebrates identity, growth, and the journey back to where it all began. This year’s show…
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Villanova University Merging With a Financially-Struggling Rosemont College
Villanova University is merging with another financially-struggling Catholic college even as it transforms the recently-acquired Cabrini University, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rosemont College in Rosemont will merge with Villanova University in Radnor beginning in 2027, with the merger complete in 2028, according to Rosemont officials. “We are committed to securing the best…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year, is set to return as Reading School District’s superintendent once again, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mumin served as Lower Merion’s superintendent for just over a year before being appointed to lead the…
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Philadelphia Schools Make Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges List
Niche has released its new 2025 Best Colleges list, and Philadelphia and its surrounding area had some representation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania ranked No. 6 overall on the list, moving up one spot from last year’s ranking. Penn was also listed as the top institution for business…
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Church Farm School Names Tiffany Scott Associate Head of School
Church Farm School has appointed Tiffany Scott, Interim Head of School for 2024-2025, to Associate Head of School, effective July 1. In this newly created role, Scott will report to and be responsible for supporting the incoming Head of School, Dr. Troy Baker, and for guiding all internal programs that impact student experience, including academics,…
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Mercy in Motion: GMercyU Surpasses Comprehensive Campaign Goal
Gwynedd Mercy University has surpassed its original “Mercy in Motion” Comprehensive Campaign goal of $25 million more than a year ahead of schedule. The campaign has raised more than $28 million since formally launching in January 2022 with the support of more than 2,000 donors. The university will continue this momentum by working toward an increased goal of…
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Temple University’s David W. Brown Exemplifies Leadership and Service
David W. Brown serves as the assistant dean for community and communication at Klein College of Media and Communication. However, his impact and dedication can be felt far beyond Temple University’s campus, writes Dr. Eric Nzeribe for Fun Times Magazine. Brown also serves as the executive director of The Civic Coalition to Save Lives, which…
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Social Justice in Action: GMercyU Equips Students for High-Demand Careers in Social Work
It’s hard to imagine any college doing a better job of preparing its students for a career in social work than Gwynedd Mercy University. GMercyU is a Catholic school rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, a religious order of women who serve the poor, sick, and uneducated. “The Sisters of Mercy are…
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Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House
Discover the exciting opportunities that await at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 5 in Klein Hall. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this event is the perfect way to explore our campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn more about the programs that can shape your future. Spring Open…
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