Education
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council, First Responders Unions, PennDOT, USDOT, and SEPTA for an appreciation luncheon on Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 AM-2 PM in the Campus Center Gymnasium on the University’s Philadelphia campus. Sweet…
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Temple University Ranked Second Best Public College in Pennsylvania
Stacker has reviewed data from Niche to put together a list of the 10 best public colleges in Pennsylvania, and Temple University ranks second in the state. The most important component it looks at is academic quality. More specifically, this includes the quality of professors, the college’s acceptance and graduation rates, and how much they…
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Temple College of Engineering Receives $2.5M Gift, Largest In Its 54-Year History
Temple University’s College of Engineering recently received its largest gift in the school’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brian Butz, a professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering at Temple and his wife, Susan, a 1985 Temple graduate, gifted the school $2.5 million. The donation will go toward expanding the school’s…
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Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025
To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia. Acknowledging the challenge early mornings pose for students, the…
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes are not reflected in that reality, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Despite modest increases, median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages and amongst its peer cities. Drawing…
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Ivy League Universities, Like Penn, Offer A Better Return For Your Investment Than Most Colleges
A new Bloomberg report suggested that the eight Ivy League universities have a better return on investment than many other four-year colleges, writes Tori Latham for Robb Report. According to an analyst, elite institutions have a typical 10-year ROI of $265,500, which is twice the return of 63 other top private colleges and nearly three…
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Celebrity Barber Spearheads CTE Program at Dobbins High School, Inspires Younger Generation
Raheem Alexander is a celebrity barber who is inspiring students at Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School in North Philadelphia one haircut at a time, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Alexander spearheads Mustang Barbershop, a CTE program at the high school that teaches about hair and skin care, and prepares students…
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End of Summer Metro Esports Camp at Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is offering a four-week Esports & Gaming Summer Camp in partnership with Metro Esports this summer for students in grades three to seven. The camp will focus on Fortnite and Roblox and offered on the following weeks, with the option to register for one, two, three, or all four weeks: The…
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Eastern University Launches New BS in Health and Physical Education
Eastern University now offers a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and resources they need for careers teaching lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living to students from preschool to 12th grade. The degree program offers theory courses merged with hands-on teaching assistant experience in various settings.…
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Lisa Grimm Named Dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Lisa Grimm has been named dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, following the retirement of David Leaman, who has served as dean of the college since 2018. Dr. Grimm is a respected educator and leader in the field of psychology. She comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey…
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Community College of Philadelphia Marks New Era With Rebranding Efforts
The Community College of Philadelphia has unveiled new branding for the first time in nearly two decades as it marks a new era for the school, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new rebranding includes a block “P” fashioned out of a “1” as the main logo, as well as gold and…
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Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year
Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School Nurses for 2024. Hunter received her Master of Education in School Health Services from Eastern in 2021. The previous Eastern Eagle currently works at Rhawnhurst School in Philadelphia, where she has…
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Wilmington University Opens the Door to a New Health Career With the Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate
While working toward her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Jhovana Preciado wondered, “How can I make myself stand out?” She found the answer in Wilmington University’s Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate. “I don’t think many people realize how certificates play an important role when you graduate,” she said. “This one’s specially designed for management, so it’s…
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Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity
Three Holy Family University faculty members and two staff members worked alongside 18 students over Spring Break in Florida at several building sites in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, and Coral Springs as part of a community service project with Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. “This trip was such a rewarding…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University is the recipient of the the PA State GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to host a summer camp. GMercyU is one of four colleges, and the only private institution, to receive funding in Pennsylvania. “We are pleased be selected as one of four recipients across the…
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Widener University’s FAFSA Action Week Supports Students Applying for Financial Aid
Widener University is providing financial aid programs and policy changes to assist students in understanding the college financial aid process as the federal government declares April 15-19 FAFSA Week of Action. The week designation announced by the White House and U.S. Department of Education comes at a time when Widener is: FAFSA, or the Free…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Marta Yera Cronin, President, Delaware County Community College
Marta Yera Cronin, President of Delaware County Community College, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in New York City and Miami as the child of parents who fled Cuba when Castro came into power. From a young age, Cronin loved the study of language, studying French and Russian in college in addition to speaking…
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Holy Family University’s Graduate and Adult Admissions to Host Evening with the School of Education on April 17
Holy Family University’s Department of Graduate and Adult Admissions invites area educators and those considering a career in education to an Evening with the School of Education on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 PM in the Education & Technology Center Auditorium on the Philadelphia campus. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Holy Family’s…
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