Education
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Lincoln University Students Celebrate Legacy of Black Excellence and Progress
As Black History Month returns, students at Lincoln University – the nation’s first degree-granting historically Black university – reaffirm their commitment to honoring the legacy of Black excellence, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Last month, students braved cold weather and snow to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20. The 24th annual…
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Dr. Crosby-Weeks Named Manor College Educator of the Year
Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Program Director of Teacher Education Programs at Manor College, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year, the institution announced during its annual Founders Day ceremony on Jan. 30. Crosby-Weeks began her Manor College career in 2011. She is the first professor to win the award on multiple occasions. “I am deeply…
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Norristown Area School District Stands Firm on Protecting Students from Immigration Actions
The Norristown Area School District reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and inclusion amid growing immigration concerns, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Superintendent Christopher Dormer addressed the issue during a recent school board meeting, emphasizing that Norristown schools remain a safe space for all students, regardless of background. “The Norristown Area School District is…
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Church Farm School Offers Students Hands-On, Real-World Learning Experiences Far Beyond Campus
What changes does one undergo spending four months away from their parents, their school, technology, civilization, and their twin brother? Judging by Oscar Lu’s transformation, they run the gamut from physical to spiritual and social. Oscar and his twin brother Victor came to Church Farm School as freshmen from California. Both standout students, Oscar’s quiet…
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GMercyU Receives Seven-Figure Gift Toward New Healthcare Innovation Center
When the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center opens later this year at Gwynedd Mercy University, it will house the Jie Du, Ph.D. Healthcare Innovation Commons, an airy and spacious two-floor atrium featuring gathering spots for students and faculty, thanks to a $1 million gift from Dr. Jie Du. Dr. Du is a former…
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Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal
Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal, the highest award a student can receive while at the institution. Moore is a junior studying Business Administration at Manor College. “I feel really blessed,” Moore said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I just feel very grateful that I chose Manor. It just…
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Holy Family University Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship for Serving I/DD Community
The Arc Mercer traces its roots to 1950 when a group of parents took action in creating opportunities for support within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. Today, The Arc Mercer works with more than 1,000 children and adults within the I/DD community, providing them with various programs that both support and empower the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Nicole Hood, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Dr. Nicole Hood, head of school at Abington Friends School, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Richmond, Virginia, where she was close with her brother, cousins, and extended family. From a young age, she loved reading. She also ran track and cross country in high school, which she enjoyed because of the camaraderie…
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Eastern University’s Seminary Launches 100-Percent-Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership
Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary has announced that its Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership (DMin) will now be available in a 100-percent-online LifeFlex format. The full degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible and affordable option for anyone seeking a doctoral-level education in ministry. The program is designed for professional church and parachurch leaders interested…
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‘Teacher Shortage Demands Bold Solutions’: GMercyU Launches Three-Year Education Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science degree program with certification in either Early Education or Special Education. The new program, beginning in the fall semester of 2025, will fast-track highly skilled, compassionate educators into a workforce facing significant shortages. This innovative option will save future teachers an estimated $26,000 in tuition…
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Philadelphia School District Wants to Bring More Diversity to the Teaching Ranks
The School District of Philadelphia is aiming to generate more interest among students of color to get into teaching, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. The District is doing so through a new state-funded training program. At Parkway West High School in West Philadelphia, there is a pre-apprenticeship program for students looking to gain hands-on…
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DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations
Two of Delaware Valley University’s leaders have been appointed to key positions in agricultural organizations. Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at DelVal, was recently appointed as a State Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence. Chris Becker, DelVal’s Director of Agricultural Operations, was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Farm…
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Join Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day for Better Oral Health
Harcum College invites families and the community to its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic (750 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr). This free event offers an excellent opportunity to protect your child’s smile with professional preventative dental care. Designed especially for children ages 6-12, the event provides vital services, including:…
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Philadelphia School District Takes This Approach to Help Raise the High School Graduation Rate
Leaders at the Philadelphia School District and long strived to strived to improve its four-year graduation rate and have launched a new initiative to do it, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Through its “Ninth Grade Success Network,” a group of 24 schools are receiving extra resources to place a close focus on…
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Hatboro-Horsham Students Create Beautiful Black History Mural
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School students have merged art and technology to create a beautiful Black history mural aimed at teaching diversity and inclusion, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News. Black artists featured on the nine-foot-tall mural include woman guitarist and 1940s hitmaker Rosetta Tharpe, late actor Chadwick Boseman, and visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The piece…
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Associate Dean at GMercyU the President-Elect of New Jersey State Nurses Association
Dr. Kristin Sagedy, Associate Dean of The Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions at Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently elected as the new President-Elect of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sagedy served as President of Region 5 of the NJSNA. She was nominated as President-Elect…
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Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show
Bucks County horticultural students are ready to impress visitors at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with two innovative exhibits inspired by the theme Gardens of Tomorrow, writes Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program will debut at the show with a student-created exhibition that showcases nine…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. The program serves those living in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia…
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