Education
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DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education
Delaware Valley University has received an It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The $36,000 grant supports DelVal’s Expanding and Enhancing Sexual Assault Prevent Efforts project launched in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proposed project outlines a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to strengthening sexual violence prevention, awareness, and…
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Baiadas Named Manor College 2026 Commencement Speakers
Mark and Ann Baiada have been named Manor College’s 2026 Commencement Speakers. “I’ve had the blessing of knowing Ann and Mark for close to 20 years,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. “Their impact on Catholic education remains profound. In a time when our country is feeling the stress of greater workforce needs…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…
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Philadelphia High School Ranked Best in Pennsylvania, Two Ranked Among Top Three
The latest best high schools in Pennsylvania list has been released and the top high school in the state is in Philadelphia, according to U.S. News & World Report. The Julia R. Masterman Secondary School has been ranked the best high in the state with a 99 percent graduation rate and a 95.8 college readiness…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate program provides hands-on training with industry professionals to prepare students for in-demand careers. For Gabby Schuster, current DelVal MBA student and one of the first students to enroll in…
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Ursinus College Officially Appoints Gundolf Graml as President
Following a successful period of interim leadership, the Ursinus College Board of Trustees has appointed Gundolf Graml, Ph.D., as the 20th president of Ursinus College, effective immediately. Graml has served as interim president after serving as the senior academic administrator at Ursinus since 2024. Ursinus representatives said that the appointment reflects the board’s strong confidence…
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DelVal Hosts Inaugural Speaker in New Endowed Lectureship Series in Food Systems
Delaware Valley University recently hosted its first Walter and Alma Uebersax Endowed Lectureship in Food Systems. Sponsored by Mark and Kristen Uebersax, the endowment is established in memory of Mark’s parents, Walter and Alma Uebersax, for their commitment to the higher education of their four sons. Mark was the 1986 recipient of the DelVal Alumni…
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Brandywine Students Serve Communities on Alternative Spring Break Trip
Eight Penn State Brandywine students traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia, during spring break to participate in an Alternative Spring Break program, building affordable housing for families in the community in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The trip marked the first Alternative Spring Break trip for the campus since 2016, reviving a tradition of service-focused travel for…
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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to offset the shortfall caused by federal funding cuts to universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Futures Fund is set to back research and initiatives in fields…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…
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GMercyU Creates Faster Path for Nurses to Enter Workforce, Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning this fall, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages. The accelerated option will save future GMercyU nurses an estimated $29,000 by shortening the traditional BSN timeline to three years. Students may also benefit…
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Renowned Healthcare Executive Matthew Riddick Joins DelVal’s WEIR Speaker Series
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed graduate Matthew Riddick, founder of The Riddick Foundation, as this spring’s Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). Introducing Riddick at the event was this semester’s WEIR scholarship recipient, sophomore Michael Brunelli. “The Watson Executive in Residence program is a hallmark of our business department here at DelVal,” said Dr. Tanya Casas,…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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Secure Your Spot to Attend Harcum College’s Open House on Apr. 11
Thinking about your next step after high school or considering a fresh start? Harcum College is opening its doors for a Spring Open House … and it’s coming up fast! On Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, prospective and accepted students are invited to visit campus, explore academic programs, and get a real feel…
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Kutztown University Named 2026–2027 Military Friendly Gold School for Veteran Support
Kutztown University continues to build on its commitment to those who served, earning national recognition in the process. Kutztown University has been named a 2026 to 2027 Military Friendly School and earned Gold status. The designation reflects how well KU supports veterans, service members, and military families from enrollment through career placement. More than 3,200…
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Several Bucks County Schools Make List of the Best High Schools in the State
Six Bucks County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Schools were ranked on six key factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. The first Bucks County school on the list, ranked fourth, is New Hope-Solebury. The school…
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See Which Philadelphia ZIP Code is Most Educated, According to New Census Data
A new analysis that looked at over 12,000 ZIP codes nationwide found that the Philadelphia area is home to some of the most educated communities in the United States. A Philadelphia ZIP code ranked second in the region, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 19102 ZIP code in Center…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 14th Annual Golf Outing on May 19
Penn State Great Valley will host its 14th Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 19 at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. Corporate partners, Penn Staters, and golf lovers are invited to enjoy a day out on the green, delicious food and cocktails, a silent auction, and plenty of fun. All proceeds support student scholarships at…
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