Education
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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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Evening with Manor Honors NBC10’s Tracy Davidson
Manor College in Jenkintown honored Tracy Davidson as the 23rd Annual Evening with Manor College honoree. Davidson, an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for NBC10 Philadelphia, leads an incredible life off-camera with a mission to serve others. Her focus is empowering women and girls, both professionally and personally. With her colleague, she developed Lifting Your V.O.I.C.E., a…
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Debunking the Biggest Myths About College Admissions
The college admissions process can feel like navigating a maze of advice, rumors, and high stakes. With so much conflicting information and nuances between every school, it’s no wonder that myths around the college admissions process exist. At Premium Prep, they believe in demystifying the college admissions process so students and families can have a…
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University of Pennsylvania Student Named 2025 Rhodes Scholar
Om Gandhi, a fourth-year student at the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded a 2025 Rhodes Scholarship, writes Louisa Shepard for Penn Today. He is one of about 100 Rhodes Scholars who will be selected across more than 70 countries this year. As a Rhodes Scholar, Gandhi will be pursuing graduate studies at the University…
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How Just Two Years at Church Farm School Made a Lifelong Impact on This Hartford Native
Bill Hughes only spent two years (1976 and 1977) at Church Farm School, but since he left the farm, a part of the experience he truly cherished, he has consistently supported the school financially. Recently, he made plans for CFS in his will, saying, “I want to give back.” Although it’s been nearly 50 years,…
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Norristown’s Surge in Multilingual Students Sparks Educational Transformation
Norristown is witnessing history with an unprecedented rise in multilingual students, primarily driven by an influx of Latino learners, Marcelle Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. This shift has prompted educators to rethink their teaching approaches. The Norristown Area School District has over 3,400 Spanish-speaking students. Over the past five years, multilingual enrollment has surged by…
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Marine Corps Veteran’s Transition to College Life at Manor
During warm summer nights, a small pack of teenagers roamed the backyards of Northeast Philadelphia. They laugh as they hop a fence and jump into a neighbor’s pool. Among the first hopping the chain link fence was a young George McDermott. Each adventure brought its own thrill. McDermott is the first to say that as…
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Eastern University Launches Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Eastern University has launched an innovative new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. This program is a full “four-fields” degree, including cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology, providing a holistic view of human beings in all aspects of their lives, past and present. The major will be available starting in Fall 2025 to traditional undergraduate students…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition, which will be held on Nov. 21, 2024. Inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank, Spark Bowl awards thousands of dollars in prizes to local small businesses. The…
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Philadelphia School District Expands New Therapeutic Program to 12 Local Schools After Successful Pilot
The Philadelphia School District recently launched a new therapeutic pilot program at Fox Chase Farm for students and thanks to its success, the pilot program is being expanded to 12 schools this academic year, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, called Equine-Assisted Social Emotional Learning Support, helps students learn about social…
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Harcum Men’s Soccer Clinches NJCAA East District Title
In a thrilling showdown for the NJCAA East District Final, the Harcum College Men’s Soccer Team emerged victorious against the Harford Community College Owls, securing a three-to-one win and a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament. The match showcased the Bears’ determination and skill as they claimed the NJCAA East District Champions title. The game…
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GMercyU Secures $20,000 Grant to Support Special Education from Pennsylvania Department of Education
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, and the Shapiro Administration to support future special education teachers. The 2024-2026 Developing Future Special Educators (DFSE) Grant was awarded to local education agencies and institutions of higher education seeking to develop or expand…
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Penn School of Nursing Receives $3.2M Grant to Improve Firearm Safety at CHOP
Penn School of Nursing was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research to improve firearm safety at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes Isaac Pollock for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The five-year grant will finance a study on secure firearm storage intervention at the Philadelphia hospital with the goal of protecting…
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Church Farm School Finds Its Next Head of School from Nationwide Pool of Impressive Candidates
Church Farm School has named Dr. Troy Baker its next Head of School, effective July 1, 2025. Founded in 1918, CFS is an all-boys private high school in Exton with a mission to prepare a diverse group of students with academic ability and good character to lead productive and fulfilling lives by making a college…
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Holy Family University Awarded $850,000 for First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub
Holy Family University has been awarded $850,000 to fund its new First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub, a center that will provide first-generation students with a wealth of resources to help them succeed in their pursuit of a college education. U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle recently presented Holy Family President Dr. Anne Prisco with a check during…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second-largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct resources…
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How to Choose a College That Aligns with Your Values: Navigating Campus Culture and Political Climate
When students begin their college search, they often have a checklist of must-haves and nice-to-haves. Some want bustling urban campuses; others are drawn to quiet, rural colleges. Some hope to stay close to home, while others dream of a fresh start in a new state. Alongside factors like Greek Life, campus size, and internship opportunities,…
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