Education
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses, tailored for Lehigh Valley’s working adults, non-traditional students, and others interested in a career as an OTA, will take place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open for the…
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3 Philadelphia Colleges Rank Among Top 100 Best US Universities
Three Philadelphia schools placed among the 100 best colleges in the nation for 2024, according to the latest U.S. News Best National University Rankings. To find the best colleges nationwide, U.S. News evaluated almost 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 19 key measures, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, Pell graduation rates, peer assessment, and…
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Drexel’s Lebow College of Business Awarded $10M to Establish Dedicated Real Estate Institute
Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation has gifted $10 million to Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business to establish a dedicated real estate institute, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift will create the Wilbur C. Henderson Real Estate Institute in honor of Wilbur Henderson, who died in 2013. Henderson was…
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Remembering How Franklin Field Changed Over the Years
Franklin Field, the home of the University of Pennsylvania’s football program, is both a Pann staple and a Philadelphia landmark, writes Alexis Garcia for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The historic Franklin Field is the oldest Division I college football stadium in the country as well as the oldest two-tiered stadium. It is the fourth largest FCS…
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Neumann University to Host Digital Teaching and Learning Conference
Edge, a nonprofit technology consortium, is holding its next EdgeCon event on digital teaching and learning at Neumann University on September 28. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Multipurpose Hall in the university’s Mullen Communications Center, the event offers general presentations and several tracks of breakout sessions focused on innovation in…
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Meet Shakeem Akiri: A Talented Clothing Designer and Peirce College Student
Clothing designer Shakeem Akiri is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at Peirce College, but his educational journey with the college started many years ago. After graduating high school in 2015, Akiri originally aspired to attend an out-of-state culinary school. However, through the influence of his family and a desire to be his…
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Discover What Makes Eastern University Unique at Undergraduate Open Houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 21
Eastern University will welcome prospective undergraduate students and their families to campus for Open Houses on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21. Complete with tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and even a complimentary lunch, the events aim to offer a glimpse into the life of an Eastern student. Eastern is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling…
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CEO to Share Her Equation for Success at Neumann University
Dana Snyder, the CEO of Positive Equation, will share tips on personal branding and leadership in a free program entitled “Your Story Matters” on Sept. 27 at Neumann University. Her presentation is scheduled for 10-11:30 AM in the Bruder Life Center. Through a series of comedic stories, Snyder will share hard-won personal branding lessons about…
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Cabrini University Students Dive into Advanced Research at PCOM in a Unique Collaboration
A unique partnership between Cabrini University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is providing research opportunities for historically underrepresented students in science and psychology. Brian Fuller, a nontraditional biology student at Cabrini University, is a prime example of the program’s success. With a background in sports and a deep interest in biology, Fuller…
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Outdoor Classroom Boosts Connection, Builds Bonds Among Philadelphia’s Public School Teachers
Philadelphia’s Outward Bound School is a weeklong educator expedition program that fosters teamwork and forges stronger community bonds among teachers, writes Carly Sitrin for the Philadelphia Chalkbeat. The teachers who participate in the program come from schools across Philadelphia, from traditional district classrooms to vocational technical high schools. The days are reserved for outdoor adventures,…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Inductees Into Honors Program
Holy Family University welcomed 29 members of the Class of 2027 into the University’s Honors Program during an induction ceremony on Sept. 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Robbins, along with Honors Council co-presidents Sean Pramnieks ‘24 and Emily Schwartz ’24, provided opening remarks. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, CSFN, delivered the invocation, and…
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Widener University named a ‘2023 Great College to Work For’
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based on feedback submitted through a survey of 194 colleges and universities. The higher education trade publication released the survey results in its 16th annual report, which stands as one of…
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Temple University Aims to Name Its Next President This Coming Spring
Temple University aims to have its next president in place for the start of the 2024-25 academic year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The North Philadelphia institution outlined a process in the search for the president on Thursday which includes the naming of a Temple-affiliated search advisory committee and the hiring of…
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Amidst Nationwide Decline in College Enrollment, Eastern University’s Doubles in Just Four Years
Eastern University’s total enrollment has doubled over the last four years — a remarkable fact given the nationwide decline in college enrollment. From Fall 2019 to Fall 2023, enrollment counts on the first day of classes at Eastern grew from 3,059 students to 6,112. “It is a great joy to welcome so many new students…
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Holy Family University to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes to Immigrant Communities
Holy Family University’s Center for Academic Enhancement and Office of Mission and Diversity are pleased to announce the continuation of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants in the community. The classes, offered in-person on the University’s Northeast campus, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, as well as online, have been expanded beyond…
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UArts Dean’s Vintage Typewriter Prompt Proves To Be Huge Hit
Sheryl Oring, recently appointed dean of the University of the Arts’ School of Arts, brought her internationally acclaimed typewriting performance with her – but with some small adjustments, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn at WHYY. During a late summer BBQ at the center of Philadelphia, Oring put on a bright red dress, set in…
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Wall Street Journal Ranks Penn Among Ten Best Colleges in United States
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the best colleges in the United States, according to the recently released WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, writes The Wall Street Journal. The ranking rates the top 400 universities in the country based on student outcomes (accounts for 70 percent of the score), learning…
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