Education
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Eastern University Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week
Eastern University recently marked a historic milestone with a weeklong Centennial Celebration, honoring 100 years of faith, learning, and community. The weeklong festivities surrounding March 19, Eastern’s founding date, united students, alumni, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests for a series of inspiring events, including a special Founder’s Day Chapel, a black-tie gala, worship services, academic…
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WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series
West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak as part of the University’s President’s Speaker Series in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $20-$55 and are on…
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Philadelphia Summer Program Maintains Focus on Diversifying Commercial Real Estate Industry
Despite rollback on a number of DEI programs nationwide, a Philadelphia program remains committed to providing a path for more high school students of color to pursue careers in commercial real estate, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. In 2019, NAIOP Greater Philadelphia and Drexel University joined forces to launch a new 10-day pre-college experience. A…
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Drexel Law School Now Ranks in Top 100 for Bar Exam Pass Rate
Drexel University’s Kline School of Law jumped 30 spots to rank No. 79 in bar passage percentage among all ABA-accredited law schools nationwide, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eighty-five percent of Drexel Law graduates passed state bar exams last year, the highest gain among law schools in the Philadelphia region. According to…
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Holy Family University Launches New Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Holy Family University has announced the launch of its Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, offering two distinct pathways for students to advance their education and career prospects in this growing field. The innovative 4+1 program will welcome its first cohort in the summer, while the standalone master’s program will enroll its…
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‘A Beautiful Reflection of God’s Creation’: Niche Ranks Eastern University Among State’s Top College Locations
Eastern University ranks among the state’s top 12 schools on Niche.com’s Best College Locations list for 2025. Niche.com, a “market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families,” analyzes colleges across the country and places them in categories. The rankings are based on in-depth profiles created using millions of reviews and ratings, as well as…
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GMercyU Welcomes New Program Coordinator for Exercise Science
Gwynedd Mercy University recently appointed Dr. Colin Pennington as Program Coordinator for its new Exercise Science program, set to launch Fall 2025. Dr. Pennington has prior coordinating experience for kinesiology degree programs in Iowa, Texas, and New York City. He is a former coach and physical educator, as well as a certified personal trainer. “I…
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Philly Native Jayden Jiang Goes Back-to-Back As Regional Spelling Bee Champion
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia native Jayden Jiang won first place as the Regional Spelling Bee champion, writes Natalia Sanchez Loayza for Billy Penn at WHYY. The 11-year-old is a fifth grader at Girard Academic Music Program. As a result of winning this year’s competition, Jiang will once again represent Philadelphia at the Scripps…
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University of Pennsylvania Removes ‘Interim’ Tag As Larry Jameson Becomes School’s 10th President
After a 15-month tenure in an interim role, the University of Pennsylvania has officially named Larry Jameson as the university’s 10th president, writes Zion Abebe for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Penn announced that Jameson’s presidency role has been extended through June 30, 2027. He had been in the interim role since the resignation of former Penn…
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Germantown’s Philadelphia School for Circus Arts is the Only Accredited Circus School in the Nation
Inside a 26,000-square-foot gothic church in Germantown is the Philadelphia School for Circus Arts, the nation’s only accredited circus school in the United States, writes Cassie Burkhardt for The Philadelphia Citizen. The school is the evolution of owners Shana Kennedy and Kitsie O’Neill, who initially began hosting outdoor classes in Kennedy’s backyard during the early…
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EPAC 2024-2025 All-Conference Basketball Teams Feature Harcum College Standouts
The Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) announced the Division I and Division II All-Conference Teams for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Amber Bullard from Philadelphia, a sophomore on the Women’s Basketball Team, leads the country in field goal percentage (67.1). She was a force averaging 14.8 points per game and helping her team end the season…
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Eastern University Debuts 24/7 Student-Run Radio Station
Eastern University has launched Studio 1300, a 24/7 student-run radio station broadcasting from the St. Davids campus and available to listeners everywhere. Listeners can tune in directly at Live365 by searching “Studio 1300” or listen via Amazon Alexa by enabling the Live365 skill and saying, “Alexa, play Live365!” followed by “Play Studio 1300.” Mobile streaming allows easy…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils $5M Plan to Combat Pennsylvania’s Nursing Shortage
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Temple University this week to promote his $5 million Nurse Shortage Assistance Program, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. The initiative funds hospitals that partner with nursing schools, covering tuition for students who commit to working in-state hospitals for at least three years. Officials hope this will increase nurse retention and expand…
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DelVal to Host Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Documentary on March 19
Delaware Valley University will host a screening of The Journey Home, an award-winning documentary that raises awareness about the challenges faced by veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The event, part of DelVal’s Counseling Psychology Spring Speaker Series, will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium.…
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Church Farm School to Host Griffin Scholars Spring Luncheon on April 9
Church Farm School’s ability to offer its scholars “experiences outside of the ordinary” continues to grow, thanks to CFS’s generous individual and corporate partners. CFS will host a Griffin Scholars Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, April 9 at noon in Alumni Hall, where supporters of the school will hear students talk about CFS’s Experiential Learning Program.…
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DelVal Receives State Funding for Special Education Certification
Delaware Valley University has been awarded a Pennsylvania Department of Education Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program grant in the amount of $99,161. The grant, part of a statewide initiative to address the critical shortage of special education teachers, will support the university’s efforts to train and certify more educators in this high-demand field. The funding…
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Hill Top Prep Hosts Annual Gaming and Comic Convention Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Hill Top Preparatory School is excited to present its third annual HawXpo, an innovative esports and gaming convention tailored for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29, at Hill Top’s campus in Bryn Mawr from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind event blends gaming, creativity, and advocacy, ensuring there’s…
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‘A Matter of Life and Breath’: GMercyU Boasts One of the Nation’s Best Respiratory Care Programs
Respiratory therapy plays a critical role in healthcare by helping people breathe — something most take for granted until it becomes difficult. From managing chronic lung diseases to providing life-saving care in emergencies, respiratory therapists (RTs) are essential to patient survival and quality of life. “What RTs do is a matter of life and breath,”…
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