Education
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GMercyU Receives $1 Million RACP Grant to Support Infrastructure Renovation Project
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. The funds will be used to support the Academic Facilities Renovation Project, an infrastructure redevelopment of The Griffin Complex/Waldron Center. Interior renovations of The Griffin Complex include new restrooms on the first floor in compliance with ADA regulations. Other upgrades include…
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Innovative Programs Meet Student Needs at Eastern University, Where Enrollment Is Flourishing
Eastern University’s Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 8,727 students, up 25 percent from Fall 2023. As national first-year student enrollment numbers declined by nearly six percent, Eastern University continues to expand, reaching more students than ever who are pursuing an education grounded in Faith, Reason, and Justice. Enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate programs has climbed. Due to…
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New Partnership Enables Delaware’s Ascend Legacy Academy to Utilize Local Underground Railroad Property
Ascend Legacy Academy, the first Black boarding school in Delaware that is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment that prioritizes Black education and experiential learning, has entered a groundbreaking partnership with H&S Construction & Supply, LLC and Line House, LLC. This collaboration with Line House, LLC will see one of H&S’s historic Underground…
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Manor College Student Uses Blessings of New Beginnings to Give Back
Every so often, Abu Bangura takes $50 from his Popeye’s paycheck and sends it back to a few friends from his hometown in Sierra Leone. That money doesn’t mean much in America. In Sierra Leone, that money helps his friends live just a bit better. They don’t have to eat only rice for two meals…
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Holy Family University Students Present Research on New Advancements in Medical Imaging
Artificial intelligence is leading to a transformation in how work is conducted in many professional fields, including medicine. There are some who are worried AI may take over the jobs of people. However, students in Holy Family University’s Radiologic Science Program believe AI and other medical advancements are not something to fear, but to embrace. …
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GMercyU’s Respiratory Care Program Receives Prestigious Apex Award
For the second consecutive two-year cycle, Gwynedd Mercy University’s Respiratory Care program has received the prestigious Apex Award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The Apex Award was created in 2017 to recognize programs that demonstrate best practices within the field of respiratory care to deliver high-quality patient care. Gwynedd Mercy University is…
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Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools
At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks, write Jess Rohan and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The district will proceed with renovations on five schools, including Barclay, Buckingham, Gayman, Titus, and Warwick. Discussions about…
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From Athlete to Artist: Holy Family University Prepares Ally Mastripolito for Future Success
As she prepared to graduate from Archbishop Carroll High School in 2021, Ally Mastripolito, now a senior at Holy Family University, was trying to carve out a new identity. From early childhood through high school, sports were a huge part of Mastripolito’s life. However, Mastripolito did not plan to continue sports after high school and…
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‘A Win-Win-Win’: GMercyU Partners with Geisinger on Employment and Loan Repayment Program
Gwynedd Mercy University and Geisinger are working together to offer the Geisinger Nursing Scholars Gateway Program, which provides eligible GMercyU nursing students up to $40,000 in loan repayments when they launch their careers at Geisinger. GMercyU Bachelor of Science in Nursing or second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who apply and are selected for the…
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Eastern University Welcomes Four New Board Members
Eastern University has added four new members to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Darla Coffey, Dr. Taek Lee, Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin, and Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier. Dr. Darla Coffey Dr. Coffey, a 1983 alumna of Eastern, was named Alumna of the Year in 2014. She served as President and CEO of the Council…
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College Majors with the Biggest Payoff
In today’s competitive job market, choosing the right college major can significantly impact your financial future. The major you select can often mean the difference between making a good living or barely getting by. While rising tuition costs will leave most graduates saddled with debt as they enter the workforce, landing a job in a high-paying field…
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DelVal Awarded $2,025,000 RACP Grant for Poultry Science Center
Delaware Valley University has received a $2,025,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget to support the construction of a new Poultry Science Center on its main campus in Doylestown. “We are thrilled to receive this vital funding that accelerates our ability to build a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to…
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Philadelphia Native, Former Lower Merion Superintendent Resigns as PA Education Secretary
Pennsylvania’s education secretary, Khalid Mumin, who previously served as Lower Merion School District superintendent, is stepping down, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Friday, Mumin announced he would be leaving his position in two weeks, notifying his colleagues that “effective December 7, I will transition into a new role…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2019 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Edeline’s journey at Peirce began in the…
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University of Pennsylvania Wants to Help Make College More Affordable
The University of Pennsylvania is one of several U.S. colleges that are making moves to help make college more affordable, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. Starting next fall, Penn is expanding its financial aid program as two changes will be made in how the university will determine students’ financial aid packages. First, the university will…
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Culinary Arts a Key Part of Drexel Hill Community College Campus
A culinary arts facility will be the biggest part of a multi-million dollar education and workforce development center being built by Delaware County Community College at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. The facility, set to open in 2026, will feature two state-of-the-art kitchens for students to develop the culinary skills that…
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CFS to Host 99th Annual Christmas Pageant, a Beloved School Tradition, on Dec. 13 and 15
Church Farm School invites the public to its campus in Exton for a beloved Christmas tradition. In 1924, Church Farm School founder The Rev. Charles Wesley Shreiner adapted the popular short story, “Why the Chimes Rang,” into a dramatic pantomime performed by CFS students in period costumes and accompanied by seasonal organ and choral music.…
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Temple University Sees Best Freshman Enrollment Year Since COVID
Temple University has seen a 30 percent increase in its Class of 2028 enrollment, more than tripling its enrollment goal for the 2024-25 academic year, writes Nurbanu Sahin for The Temple News. The university announced that 4,926 new students have arrived during the fall semester, most of which are first-generation students and Philadelphia natives. Temple…
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