Education
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Philadelphia School District’s Tony Watlington Named 2025 Superintendent of the Year
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. is being honored by the District Administration Leadership Institute as the 2025 Superintendent of the Year, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. “This recognition belongs to our entire school community,” Watlington wrote in a statement. “The progress we’ve made would not be possible without the collective dedication…
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Doctoral Graduate of Holy Family University a Leader in Early Childhood Education and Literacy
Angela Ashley wants to provide every child with the skills necessary to learn to read and write. Ashley has spent most of her recent career working as an administrator in early childhood education and English/language arts in the School District of the City of York. Over the past five years, Ashley has worked on overhauling…
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Keeping Smiles Healthy: Harcum College to Host Free Oral Care Event
Harcum College is stepping up to promote oral health and wellness in the community with its upcoming Sealant Day, a day dedicated to providing free preventative dental care. The event, open to the public and the Harcum community, will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic on Harcum’s campus at 750…
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Manor College, Reading Area Community College Sign Dual Enrollment Agreement
Manor College and Reading Area Community College have revealed a Dual Admission Agreement that allows students graduating from Reading to be guaranteed admission to bachelor’s degree programs at Manor. “This agreement provides next-level opportunities for student degree achievement in our region,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. “We’re excited to connect these students…
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Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before they finish a college degree. More scholarships are now available for a wider range of Career Bridge students, and the college has…
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DelVal Alumni, Students Shine at the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition, is a celebration of agriculture, community, and tradition. This year, Delaware Valley University was well-represented, showcasing the university’s deep ties to the agricultural community and the strength of its alumni network. Ag Ambassadors at the Exhibit DelVal’s exhibit at the Farm Show was hosted by…
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GMercyU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Fosters Community Partnerships Through Innovative Approach
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at Gwynedd Mercy University offers an innovative approach in clinical education by embedding students directly in community settings, according to a staff report from GMercyU. The program enables students to participate in the evaluation and intervention process, including administering comprehensive assessments and delivering personalized therapy sessions. “By…
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Delaware Valley University to Launch Master of Public Health Program
Delaware Valley University will launch a new Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program, beginning fall 2025, that is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges. DelVal’s M.P.H. program will help advance the careers of healthcare professionals and individuals seeking a career in public health as the market…
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Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families for advancing their education while…
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Philadelphia Colleges Thrive in 2024 Amid Major Endowment Gains
Endowments at colleges and universities saw significant gains in fiscal 2024, with local schools recording hundreds of millions of dollars in investment returns, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania, with one of the largest endowments in the nation at $22.35 billion, grew by 6.6 percent compared to the previous…
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GMercyU on Track for Five-Year Record in Applications, Admits
Gwynedd Mercy University is looking ahead to a strong 2025 fueled by a 70 percent increase in admitted students for fall 2025 compared to this time last year. This is the largest number of admitted students in more than five years. The university has already surpassed the total of fall 2024 first-year admitted students by…
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Harcum College Partners for Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate at No Cost
Harcum College is partnering with Chester County Economic Development Council for the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally funded workforce training program designed to train residents in underserved populations in necessary skills and connect them with employment opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and energy. The Good Jobs Challenge aims to prepare 3,000 residents for high-quality jobs…
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The Public Interest Law Center Fought to Bring More Funding to Norristown and Other School Districts
The Public Interest Law Center sued the state of Pennsylvania and won over an unconstitutional school funding system, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, underfunded school districts received $500 million in new allocations and some Montgomery County towns are making great strides to close the gap. Among the underfunded districts, Norristown…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple recently announced they would deactivate all alumni email accounts more than a year after graduation and that all would be phased out by May 2025. Bryant…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several years, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, he wants to focus on education. “Conversations about teaching and learning and student achievement have been missing, not just in Central…
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The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual College Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 56th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program, which will award college-bound high school seniors with multi-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students are eligible to receive a multi-year award of up to $20,000, which will be evenly distributed over…
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Estate of Late Former Philadelphia Public Defender William J. Levy Gifts $42M to University of Pennsylvania
The estate of Philadelphia public defender-turned-investment-executive William J. Levy gifted $42 million to the University of Pennsylvania, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift is on top of the $8 million the late Levy donated to Penn during his lifetime. The estate gift will go toward the William J. Levy Endowed Scholarship…
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DelVal Partners with Green Flower to Offer Three Cannabis Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Expanding on its current undergraduate offerings in agriculture and cannabis, Delaware Valley University is launching three non-credit certificate programs to prepare individuals for a variety of careers in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. These new programs are offered through DelVal’s Office of Continuing and Professional Studies in partnership with national cannabis education leader Green Flower.…
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