Education
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Creator of the Listening Path Christine Miles Launches New Program for Businesses
Listening is one of the most powerful skills in business, and one of the most misunderstood. While most people think they’re good listeners, few have truly mastered it, and that gap is costly for organizations. When people learn to listen differently, communication improves, relationships deepen, and performance shifts in measurable ways. That’s why author, educator, and keynote speaker Christine…
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Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Apr. 11
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to its Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at the Bryn Mawr campus (750 Montgomery Ave.), from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM. This event offers an opportunity for visitors to explore the college’s vibrant community, learn about academic programs, and engage with faculty, staff, and current students. Registration…
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Temple University Unveils New 10-Year Strategic Plan for Institution, North Philadelphia Region
Since being installed as the new president at Temple University, John Fry has been detailing his vision for the future of the institution. Last week, Temple unveiled its new, long-term strategic plan for the future, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan, called “Forward with Purpose” has been approved with the target…
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Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Advancement
Michael Fedor, who possesses decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, nonprofit, and public service, has joined Eastern University as Vice President for Advancement. Most recently, Fedor served as Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Central Penn College, where he led the design and execution of a transformational strategic plan, expanded enrollment in high-demand…
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Eastern University’s Online Bachelor’s Programs Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Eastern University among the 100 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the country. U.S. News & World Report evaluates online bachelor’s programs based on key indicators of academic quality, including student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and the strength of online services and technology. Rankings are informed by data…
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GMercyU Student-Teachers Receive Stipend from State
This school year, 15 undergraduate and graduate Education students at Gwynedd Mercy University received student-teaching stipends as part of the PA Student Teacher Support Program. In 2024-25, the first year of the program, 31 GMercyU students received the stipend. Created by Gov. Josh Shapiro, the student-teacher stipend program pays student-teachers up to $15,000 during their student-teaching…
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Villanova University Acquires 8-Acre Site Next to Cabrini Campus
Villanova University has acquired an 8.3-acre residential parcel next to Cabrini University as it looks for opportunities to grow its campus. The parcel at 1250 Upper Gulph Road was purchased for $2.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is located between the Cabrini campus in Radnor and St. David’s Golf Club in…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO, Overbrook School for the Blind
Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO of Overbrook School for the Blind, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Oregon, where he picked pole beans to help pay for his school clothes, played baseball, and fervently pursued his academic goals. After studying Speech Pathology at Pacific University and choosing a career in Special Education,…
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Brandywine Undergrad Danielle Guth Led Trauma, Resiliency Study of Deaf Children
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences than their hearing peers, posing long-lasting effects on adult mental and physical health. That’s the conclusion of a research team study led by Danielle “Danni” Guth, who started the project as an undergraduate at Penn State Brandywine in Media…
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Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day Is Coming Up — Spots Still Available!
Harcum College is hosting its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 16, offering free preventive dental care for children ages 6-12. Families can take advantage of no-cost services, including cavity-preventing sealants, fluoride treatments, oral exams, and oral health tips provided by Harcum’s Dental Hygiene Program students and faculty. The event will be held at Harcum…
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A Practical Nursing Graduate’s Journey Inspired by Her Son’s Diagnosis
Vanessa Calderon lives her life in survival mode. There are a dozen or more moments where she could’ve lived in a state of continual tears. Through all of life’s tests, Calderon looks to her son for inspiration. In 2021, Roman Calderon was born premature at 34 weeks and spent weeks at Albert Einstein Medical Center…
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Central Bucks School District to Begin Teaching AI Literacy in the Classroom
Central Bucks School District is taking artificial intelligence head-on, teaching AI literacy to students and establishing rules for ethical use in the classroom, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Kids are using this, whether we’re turning this pilot on or not,” said assistant technology director Lindsay Smith at Central Bucks. “We can’t not talk about AI in…
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DelVal Featured in The College Tour’s New Episode, “Coffee with College Presidents”
Delaware Valley University is once again featured in The College Tour streaming series in a new episode titled “Coffee with College Presidents.” In the episode, President Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski sits down with Alex Boylan to share what makes DelVal such a unique university. The pair discuss the Experience360 (E360) program that is integrated into every…
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DelVal Center for Learning in Retirement Courses Begin Feb. 2
Delaware Valley University Center for Learning in Retirement courses begin Monday, Feb. 2 and cover a wide range of topics, skills, and activities. Classes are offered in-person, online, or in hybrid models, giving learners the opportunity to learn from anywhere. One hybrid course available this spring is Our Mind Matters: Caring for Mental Wellness from…
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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…
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DelVal Elects Marlene De la Cruz to Board of Trustees
Delaware Valley University has elected Marlene De la Cruz to its Board of Trustees. De la Cruz previously served on the board from 2016 to 2020 and brings a longstanding relationship with the university, along with extensive leadership experience. De la Cruz’s history with DelVal spans over a decade. In 2015, she served as the…
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Brandywine, Incarcerated Students Learn Together in Public Speaking Course
Twenty students — 10 from Penn State Brandywine and 10 incarcerated in county jail — overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking during a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. The students met each Tuesday evening during the fall semester at Delaware County’s George…
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Rutgers–Camden Business Student Builds a Future Far from Home
Zauresh Kapisheva, a finance and marketing double major, has discovered new friends, new experiences, new clubs—a home away from home in her first semester at Rutgers University–Camden. It’s quite far from Kapisheva’s native home in Kazakhstan, the ninth-largest country in the world, nestled in central Asia more than 6,000 miles away from southern New Jersey. …
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