Education
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Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents
As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students in Pennsylvania. Awareness of the award is especially relevant as FAFSA delays have caused mounting uncertainty for students and families. Eastern’s Total Tuition Award aims to help alleviate the financial strain…
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Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight
Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state. “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…
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Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series To Welcome Critically Acclaimed Novelist Liz Moore on Apr. 2
Holy Family University will welcome critically acclaimed fiction and creative nonfiction novelist Liz Moore in its Distinguished Writers Series on Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 6:30 PM at Holy Family University’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). Please note the event date has changed from Apr. 3 to Apr. 2. If you have already registered for the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…
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A Drexel Student’s Fight To Get Students a Day Off For Election Day For the First Time
Drexel University students will get the day off for voting and engagement on Election Day for the first time this year, all thanks to the efforts led by Vivek Babu, Drexel’s undergraduate student president, writes Roxanne Patel Shepelavy for The Philadelphia Citizen. Babu was elected president of the school’s Undergraduate Student Government Association after spending…
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7-Year-Old North Philadelphia Native is a Mensa Member and Also Teaches Science on TikTok
Cree Carroll may only be 7 years old, but he’s already a member of Mensa, and he even teaches science to his nearly 16,000 TikTok followers, reports Wakisha Bailey and Rory Hardenstine for CBS News Philadelphia. His mother, Shay Carroll, said she always knew her son was gifted. “When he was 3, he started off…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…
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Wilmington University To Host Virtual Degree Completion Day on Mar. 20
Are you ready to accelerate your journey to earning your degree? Explore the opportunities at Wilmington University’s Virtual Degree Completion Day on Wednesday, Mar. 20, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. By attending this virtual event, you will learn how to maximize your academic credits, work experience, and military training to save time and money on…
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Eastern University’s MBA Now Offers Four Concentrations
Eastern University’s Master of Business Administration is now offering four unique concentrations. The 100-percent-online MBA program has experienced significant enrollment growth over the last several years, with more than 1,500 students currently enrolled in the program. The new concentration pathways will allow students to tailor their education to meet their specific interests, needs, and passions in some…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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Code Differently and Wilmington University Secure Groundbreaking Partnership
Embarking on an exciting collaboration, Code Differently and Wilmington University unveiled their trailblazing partnership to propel aspiring tech enthusiasts into future career success. Under their agreement, Code Differently participants can earn up to 18 credits toward coveted undergraduate degrees in cutting-edge concentrations like Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis. New students enrolling from Code Differently…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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Philly’s Black Nurses Association Chapter Organizes Mini Nurse Academy at Elementary School to Diversify Nursing
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, a local chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, has organized an after-school program called the Mini Nurse Academy for elementary school students in an effort to diversify nursing, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two-month course at General George Meade Elementary School in North Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia School Board VP Mallory Fix-Lopez To Resign, Effective April 18
Mallory Fix-Lopez, Vice President of the Philadelphia Board of Education, has announced she is resigning next month, writes Mike DeNardo for Audacy. She noted that her decision was based on having two young children in school and a medical procedure soon. “When I started this, I had one child that was 3 years old. Now…
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As the School District of Philadelphia Continues to Face a Teacher Shortage, Local Educator Rachael Grobman Wants Her Opportunity
Rachael Grobman became a teacher because of her dedication to helping children reach their highest potential. While she currently teaches at an independent school on City Avenue, she wants to teach within the School District of Philadelphia; but challenges persist, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. Grobman has applied several times to various…
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Wells Fargo, Game Plan Expand Sponsorship To Enrich Financial Education to 1,200 Collegiate Athletic Departments
Wells Fargo and Game Plan have expanded their sponsorship to offer free financial education to 1,200 collegiate athletic departments, including 107 of them at HBCUs. “The financial expertise that Wells Fargo has brought to university athletic departments and student-athletes through our platform for more than eight years now has been invaluable,” said Mike Banville, CEO…
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Neumann University Graduate Open House Set for March 20
Neumann University will host an open house about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Visitors will be able to explore Neumann’s academic programs, network with faculty, learn about financial aid options, and develop an individualized plan for obtaining an advanced degree.…
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