Education
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Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center
Harcum College will celebrate a major addition to its campus at the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Art & Design Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:00 PM in the West Wing of Pennswood Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This event reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering…
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Temple University Student Recognized For Activism Combatting Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Temple University student Ray Epstein is being recognized for her work advocating against sexual assault, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. It’s a cause that is very deep and personal for her. “I was abused when I was 13 throughout middle school by my first boyfriend, and I didn’t want to feel alone on campus and…
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Forbes: Lincoln University Remembers Rich History, Looks Toward the Future
Lincoln University used the opportunity during its Founder’s Day earlier this year to showcase both its rich history and future aspirations, writes Marybeth Gasman for Forbes. The nation’s first degree granting HBCU celebrated its 170th anniversary on April 29. “At Lincoln, we are committed to shaping a future anchored in innovation, sustainability, and community engagement,”…
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Widener University’s Nursing Program Named a Center of Excellence
Widener University’s School of Nursing in Chester was one of 13 institutions named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The National League recognized the school’s evidence-based and innovative efforts to enhance student learning and professional development. This is the program’s second Center of Excellence honor in the student learning and professional development category from the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. “We are proud to…
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How to Discuss Politics on Your College Application: 4 Key Strategies
“It’s not polite to talk about politics” — a phrase many students have heard throughout their lives. And, in some ways, it can be risky to discuss a hot-button issue on your college application. After all, you never know who is going to pick up your application file and what their own values system might…
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Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard Cooper, director of the Bachelor of Social Work program and coordinator of African American Studies at the university. …
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West Chester Area School District Welcomes 12,000 New Students to the First Day of School
Monday marked the start of the 2024-2025 school year for the West Chester Area School District, writes Eva Anderson, Ed Specht, and Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The school district welcomes 12,000 students this year. The young students at Fern Hill Elementary School were eager to meet their new teachers and classmates, but it…
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Eastern University’s College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Secures Seven Prestigious Grants
Eastern University’s College of Education & Behavioral Sciences has been awarded seven significant grants this year that will empower the college to further its mission of preparing educators to meet the evolving needs of the next generation. “We are incredibly grateful to receive the necessary funding for these programs,” said Dean Susan Edgar-Smith. “The programs and initiatives…
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Holy Family University Receives $1.2 Million Noyce Grant to Train Future STEM Educators
Holy Family University has been awarded a $1.2 million Noyce Grant to support its new STEM Futures Program, an initiative designed to train the next generation of STEM educators. The program specifically targets undergraduate students majoring in biochemistry, math, neuroscience, and biology, including all biology tracks, with the goal of preparing them to become highly…
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Delaware Valley University Student Enjoys Dream Internship at the Little League World Series
Jillian Ulozas, a native of Harveys Lake in Luzerne County and a junior Turf Management major at Delaware Valley University, fulfilled a childhood dream this summer when she worked as an intern on the grounds crew for the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Ulozas, a standout student-athlete with the DelVal softball team, was one…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Professor Learns New Level of Fandom from Her Global Sports Experiences This Summer
Dr. Maddie Herman, an Assistant Professor and Sport Management Program Coordinator at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently spent a month in Europe, immersing herself in some of the most significant international sporting events of the summer, according to a staff report from GMU. Dr. Herman’s journey spanned three countries and provided her with unique professional experiences…
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Wall Street Journal: Drexel University Gains Attention for Career-Oriented Academic Model
Drexel University in Philadelphia is one of a number of universities across the country gaining popularity as more college applicants weigh the value of a four-year bachelor’s degree, writes Sanvi Bangalore for The Wall Street Journal. Beyond the debate surrounding soaring tuition costs and student debt, families and businesses are also wondering whether U.S. universities…
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Chester County Teen Advocates for Youth Suicide Prevention in Local School Districts
A Chester County teen is advocating for teen suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia, reports staff for FOX29 Philadelphia. Nived Lakshman, 17, is a rising senior at Downingtown East High School and has always been concerned about teen suicide rates. “It’s the third leading cause of death…
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Superintendent Tony Watlington Has Plan That Could Transform Education for Philadelphia Schools
The 2024-25 academic year marks Tony B. Watlington third as superintendent of the Philadelphia School District and he is ready to steer the district’s school in the right direction, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Editorial Board. The Philadelphia School District has a $4.5 billion budget, 331 public and public charter schools, nearly 200,000 students, and more…
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Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900 students. The Chester university also reported a record high first-year enrollment last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. First-year classes have jumped nearly 70 percent since 2022. Widener…
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3 Key Factors to Finding Your Perfect College Fit
Choosing the right college is more than just picking a name off a list — it’s about finding the right place for your academic journey and one that will best benefit your personal growth. Considering there are thousands of colleges for students to choose from during application season, this is no easy task. The concept…
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Manor College Board Renews Contract of President, Dr. Jonathan Peri
In his eight-plus years at Manor College, President Jonathan Peri, Ph.D., J.D., saw the institution through financial challenges in the mid-2010s and a global pandemic in 2020. Due to his exemplary leadership, expertise in academia, and business acumen, the Manor College Board of Trustees renewed Peri’s contract for another five years. “I’ve had the pleasure…
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Lower Merion Hopes Delayed High School Start Times Lead to Better Academic Performance
Lower Merion School District’s high schools are pushing back their starting time by an hour this year, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. “Research has shown that teenagers have trouble falling asleep earlier in the evening, and with these later start times, this will enable our high school students to get sufficient sleep before the…
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