Education
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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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DelVal, Manor College Sign Dual Degree Program Agreement
Manor College and Delaware Valley University have signed an accelerated dual degree program agreement that allows Manor College students admitted to the program to obtain admission to select master’s degree programs at DelVal. Dr. Joseph Paris, Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at DelVal, initiated the idea of partnering to offer a…
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Eastern University Celebrates Topping Out of Templeton Hall Construction Project
Eastern University has topped out its Templeton Hall construction project, a milestone marking the completion of structural work on the new state-of-the-art facility. As part of this time-honored construction tradition, the placement of the final beam atop the building symbolizes not only the progress made but also the excitement surrounding this project. With the structural…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes Lisa Dukart and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Recognized for its stunning late-Gothic architecture and rich academic heritage, the college stands as a visual and intellectual tribute to legendary…
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A Live Look at Hands-On Learning: DelVal and PHRA Launch 2025 Live Foal Cams
Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA), has launched its live Foal Cams for the 2025 foaling season. This marks the third consecutive year the initiative has provided public access to real-time footage of the foaling process. The Foal Cams, available through the end of March, can be viewed free…
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Manor College Hosts Vigil for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions
On the third anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine, a small community in Pennsylvania gathered at Manor College to reflect and find hope amidst the ongoing conflict, writes Alisa Shodiyev Kaff for the Washington Post. The event, held at the Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center and Museum, brought together locals, Ukrainian refugees, and Americans with Ukrainian…
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‘Safeguarding Our State’s Rich History’: DelVal Awarded Grant to Preserve Archives
The Delaware Valley University Archives has been awarded a Historical and Archival Records Care Grant (HARC) from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The $5,000 grant will be used to digitize most of the Archives’ audiovisual (A/V) collection and to purchase materials and equipment to ensure the long-term preservation of the original recording media. Among…
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Former American Eagle CEO Makes $2.5M Donation to Villanova’s Development Center
Villanova University received a $2.5 million donation from James O’Donnell, the former American Eagle Outfitters CEO, to relocate its professional development center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Donnell graduated from Villanova in 1963 and served as American Eagle’s CEO from 2003 to 2012. He has made a continued effort to give back…
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Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Student Development
Missy Bryant has joined Eastern University as its new Vice President for Student Development. With over 25 years of higher education experience and a passion for fostering student success, Bryant is poised to make a significant impact on the Eastern community. Most recently, she served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students…
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Exploring the Emotional Depth of ‘Frozen’: Holy Family Student, Professor Uncover Psychology Behind the Magic
What makes the Disney classic Frozen so emotionally powerful? Holy Family University’s Dr. Jill M. Swirsky, assistant professor of psychology, and Aila Kapllanaj, a first-year biochemistry student, set out to answer that question in their newly published article, “Conceal, Don’t Feel: Exploring Emotional Experiences in Disney’s Frozen.” Featured in the spring 2025 issue of Eye…
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Delaware Valley University Celebrates 75 Years at Philadelphia Flower Show with Futuristic Exhibit
Delaware Valley University is participating in the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, that runs through March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year marks the university’s 75th consecutive year at the show, a tradition that began in 1950. This year’s Flower Show theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, challenges exhibitors to…
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GlobalPost Is Democratizing World Education for Students Across 82 Countries
Local Students Can Access Daily International Reporting for Free International news has fascinated me since I traveled abroad to London in the late ’90s while pursuing my Master of Journalism degree at Temple University. Beyond the scope of our borders in the U.S., I was introduced to boundless stories that reflected diverse cultures, developing economies,…
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DelVal’s Board of Trustees Announces Neil Clover as Newest Member
Delaware Valley University’s Board of Trustees has announced the election of Neil Clover, Class of 1989, as its newest member. Clover currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at SDI, a leading digital supply chain company specializing in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). In this role, he oversees the organization’s technology strategy and spearheads the adoption…
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Manor Student Becomes U.S. Citizen in Pursuit of Dental Career
Reflecting on what she calls one of the best moments of her life, Luciel Montas twirls the stick of an American flag. “I need to get used to putting it the right way,” she said, questioning which way the stars and stripes should face when taking a picture. Hours earlier, she’d recited the “The Pledge…
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Haverford High’s Leon Smith Highlights Black Excellence in a World That Doesn’t Always See It
Leon Smith, a 22-year teacher at Haverford High School, is also Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. In that role, the African American Studies teacher will not only represent the Commonwealth in the National Teacher of the Year competition but will work with legislators to improve student success and diversity writes Cheyenne Conn for Fox…
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Philly Nonprofit Jounce Partners Helps Teachers Unlock Their Students’ Full Potential
Jounce Partners, a Philadelphia nonprofit backed by M. Night Shyamalan, helps teachers bring out the best in their students by introducing them to the latest research-based teaching methods and supporting their implementation, writes Natalie Pompilio for The Philadelphia Citizen. The organization also provides school administrators with training in the most effective coaching practices. These efforts…
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Advance Your Career with an MBA from Gwynedd Mercy University
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Business Administration can help get you there. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’s Best MBA Accelerated Programs List in 2024, GMercyU’s online, accelerated program offers two tracks to best suit the career you desire: Strategic Management and Leadership or Healthcare Administration. The…













































