Education
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Widener University suspends May 1 “Decision Day” deadline
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice to attend the university. The decision was made in light of a series of technical complications associated with the U.S. Department of Education’s processing of the Free Application for Federal…
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Penn Center for Innovation Promotes John Swartley As New Chief Innovation Officer
The University of Pennsylvania has promoted its now-former managing director of the Penn Center for Innovation, John Swartley, to become its chief innovation officer, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is a new position in which Swartley will be tasked with expanding the school’s already robust efforts to commercialize faculty members’ discoveries. It’s…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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Formerly Homeless Man Devotes His Life to Inspiring Others with Message of Hope
Eight years ago, Frederick Shegog was homeless, and struggling with addiction and mental illness. Today, he is the founder of his own motivational speaking company bringing inspiration and hope to others, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I found myself homeless, downtown dumpster diving, begging for change,” he said. “And I wanted to die. I had…
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“Set the Stage,” Ensemble Arts Philly Launches Free Program That Introduces Middle Schoolers To Theater
Ensemble Arts Philly has launched a free new program that brings performing arts to middle school students across the region, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The program called, “Set the Stage,” is a musical theater program where 5th through 7th grade students learn theater basics and engage in workshops. “It is a wonderful foundational experience…
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Upbringing, Education, and Experiential Learning Give Holy Family Grad a Global Perspective
Perspective is a beautiful thing. Ask Daniel Ortiz; The 2020 Dean’s List and summa cum laude graduate of Holy Family University credits the diversity of his family, the challenges of his autism spectrum disorder, and the experiences of his internship with the Global Philadelphia Association with giving him a unique vantage point of the world,…
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Peirce College Student Faith Messado Awarded The Gold Leaf Scholarship, Presented By The Main Line Chamber Of Commerce
The 2023 recipient of the Gold Leaf Scholarship is Faith Messado, an undergraduate student at Peirce College. This scholarship is presented by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and is awarded every year to a woman who has distinguished themselves through community and academic excellence while pursuing their college degree. Messado’s journey to Peirce started…
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Eastern University to Begin Capital Renovation and Expansion for Templeton Honors College and Performing Arts
Eastern University will soon begin the public phase of its capital fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the existing Workman Hall on its campus. The building will be renamed “Templeton Hall” in honor of the historic and generous support of the late Drs. John and Josephine Templeton and will become the home of the Templeton…
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Holy Family University Hosts Bucks County Industrial Development Authority’s First Annual Economic Outlook
Holy Family University hosted the First Annual Economic Outlook sponsored by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) on Jan. 24 at Holy Family’s Newtown East campus location. The event, a collaboration between BCIDA and Startup Bucks, included a keynote address by Timothy Chubb, Chief Investment Officer at Girard, who reviewed recent history and projections…
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Eastern University Ranked Among Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs for 2024 by Discover Business
Eastern University is starting 2024 off strong with a spot among the Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs compiled by Discover Business. The list celebrates academic institutions that offer a Master of Business Administration that is both affordable and high-quality. “We are committed to providing top-notch education to aspiring business leaders,” said Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala, Dean…
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Get to Know WilmU at a Virtual Open House on Feb. 7
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 7 AM-7 PM. In addition to having the application fee waived at this event, you can: Interested in pursuing your doctorate degree? Join a special Doctoral Programs Online Information Session at 4 PM to learn about…
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Saxbys Inaugural Student Cafe Executive Officer at Holy Family Masterfully Handles What Life Serves Her
Four weeks into her college career as an 18-year-old freshman at Holy Family University in September 2019, while walking down a hallway in the Campus Center, Beth Montgomery suffered a stroke. In hindsight, that event and her recovery from it have played a big role in her success. “I was on campus and walking down…
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Downingtown Area School District to Implement Later Start Time in 2024-25 School Year
Downingtown Area School District has decided to move the start time for its secondary schools by 20 minutes beginning in the 2024-25 school year, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. At this time, all seventh- through twelfth-grade schools at DASD start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:40 PM. The next…
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After Becoming a Double Amputee, Reggie Showers Took Up Motor Racing and Now Gives Back
West Philadelphia native Reggie Showers was 14 years old when he became a double amputee after an electrocution accident. Before that, he had developed an interest in motorcycle drag racing and later pursued it as a career. More than 20 years later, he is a two-time world champion in the sport, reports Matteo Iadonisi for…
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Actress to Portray Egyptian Queen at Neumann University Event
Dr. Daisy Century will present an Egyptian queen at Neumann Univesity as she brings Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to life in a historical impersonation on Thursday, February 1. Hatshepsut was the first woman to rule Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh. The 1:30 p.m. performance is in the Bruder Life Center. Queen Hatshepsut ruled…
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A Multilingual Digital Media Expert is Philadelphia Citizen’s Educator of the Year
Indrayudh “Indy” Shome, a four-language-speaking, music-playing, digital media expert with a passion for gardening, is The Citizen’s Educator of the Year, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. Shome taught students at Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School in North Philadelphia from 2020 until spring 2023. He led the school’s media and music…
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See Where Temple University Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Largest Campuses
Pennsylvania is home to some of the largest and most beautiful colleges and universities in the country, writes Katie Downey for Newsbreak. Temple University in North Philadelphia ranks in a tie as the fourth largest university in the Commonwealth, taking up 406 acres. “Temple University is THE Philadelphia University and is widely recognized as one…
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St. Joe’s Closes Merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Saint Joseph’s University recently closed its merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and is looking forward to future growth across its campuses, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the university’s second merger in just a couple of years. St. Joe’s closed its merger with the University of the Sciences in June…
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