Education
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Determining the Future of the Radnor Cabrini University Campus
Radnor’s Cabrini University officially closed on June 30 and will now become an extension campus for Villanova University. The closing brings an end to a campus that had been home to Cabrini students since 1957, writes Katie Lewis for Main Line Today. Villanova, located just two-and-a-half miles from Cabrini, will now guide the 112-acre campus’…
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Manor College’s Ukraine Dialogue Returns on Oct. 10
Manor College’s Ukraine Dialogue, titled “Business and Industry Innovations that Support Ukraine’s Community,” will return on Thursday, Oct.10. The event will be held both virtually and in-person at Manor College’s Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center. The panelists include: Anatoli Murha, UKRFCU CEO: Murha is recognized as a Strategic Leader in business development and financial services, where…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…
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How to Secure Strong College Recommendations: The Power of Brag Sheets
The college admissions process can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re competing against thousands of applicants for a spot at your dream school. One of the most important things you can do is advocate for yourself to ensure you showcase all of your best qualities and accomplishments. But how do you do that effectively? One…
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Compassion Is Key for Downingtown Native Christian Bernard, a New Faculty Member at Church Farm School
Christian Bernard is hard to miss. Besides being 6-foot-8, the new member of Church Farm School’s humanities and cottage faculty has a broad smile, a deep voice, and an engaging presence. In his youth, the Downingtown East graduate played basketball and gravitated toward science and literature. One of his favorite experiences was working with teens…
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Villanova Receives Historic $11 Million Gift to Enhance Academic Programs
Villanova University recently announced a significant donation of $11 million, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The donation is meant to enhance various academic programs and facilities. These include the College of Professional Studies, the Italian Studies department, and the new Falvey Library at Vic Maggitti Hall. This generous gift comes from the late Bernard…
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Meet Ryan Plummer: The 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student
Ryan Plummer is a current student at Peirce College enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program. Check out the College’s interview below to learn more about Plummer. Where are you from? I was raised in South Florida, but I now live in Central Missouri. What is your educational background? I am currently completing my Bachelor in…
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Central High School Earns Third National Blue Ribbon School Distinction
Central High School has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for the third time in the school’s history, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The Philadelphia magnet school was previously named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1987 and 2011, respectively. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event in…
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In Full-Circle Moment for Two Alumni, DelVal Plans Improvements to Livestock Facility
Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Bucks County Conservation District (BCCD), has announced plans for the implementation of best management practice improvements at its livestock facility on campus. The plans include a new cattle building, pasture renovations, new fencing, wetlands protection, and improved manure management. When complete,…
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Manor College Cuts Ribbon on Practical Nursing Skills Lab
At a ceremony more than two years in the making, Manor College officially cut the ribbon on its new Nursing Skills Lab. The room was developed to help educate students in Manor’s new Practical Nursing program, which debuted in Fall 2024. “This program is going to be transformational in the lives of our students, who…
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Eastern University Begins State-of-the-Art Renovations on Baseball Field
Eastern University has begun renovating the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The state-of-the-art updates include a synthetic turf that will be playable year-round, as well as new dugouts, bullpens, padding on all walls, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board. These features will significantly elevate the team’s in-game experience and…
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Phoenixville Area High School Is Training Students to Become Future Educators
As part of the national Educators Rising program, Phoenixville Area High School is training its students to become teachers, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program aims to prepare future teachers while they are still in high school with the hope that they will join a career that has been suffering major shortages…
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Peirce College Awarded Grant from PECO to Fund Scholarships for Career Bridge Students
Peirce College announced that PECO has awarded the College with a $10,000 grant to fund scholarships for students enrolled in its Career Bridge program. Launched in the fall of 2021, Career Bridge is an innovative program that acts like a GPS for navigating career change and building skills to enhance employment opportunities. The program’s objective is to…
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Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education
Only a few months of the semester had passed, but Abdellah Krebs knew he would transfer from the remote, upstate New York college. He lived on the college’s huge campus, but despite its size, the area was too quiet for the Philadelphia native. Moreso, his father was home dealing with diabetes and heart issues. He…
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With School Back in Session, Now Is the Time to Nominate a Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
With school back in session, there’s no better time to shine a light on the educators who are inspiring students every day. Citadel Credit Union is once again accepting nominations for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award, a program designed to honor exceptional teachers across the region. As students settle back into classrooms, Citadel is…
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GMercyU’s Erica Brace One of Just Eight Students in State to Receive McLean Scholarship for Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Erica Brace is one of just eight students across the state to receive the prestigious McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a staff report from GMU. The scholarship is awarded through the Association for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). “I applied…
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How to Write Standout College Essays: Tips for Success
Six hundred and fifty words. It doesn’t sound like much. Yet, the simple length of a common app college essay can be overwhelming for so many students. At Premium Prep College Counseling, we believe writing these essays is one of the most exciting and critical parts of the college application journey. It’s your chance to…
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A Young Blue Jay Brings an Adult Work Ethic to Fall Semester at Manor College
Samantha Santos works with a drive uncommon for a 17-year-old girl. It is the sort of work ethic that led Santos to graduate from Penn Foster High School by the time she was 16. “Going to high school, I felt, held me back,” Santos said. “This was the pace I knew.” That desire comes from…
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