Education
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Rutgers-Camden Graphic Design Student Finds Purpose, Mentorship, and Recognition Through Art
Graduating this coming January, Rutgers–Camden senior Melissa Vilain has built both a portfolio and a path forward through her vulnerable, visual storytelling. The BFA in graphic design student’s visually arresting work, infused with lived experience, was recently recognized by the area’s design community. Vilain’s brother, a Rutgers–Camden alumnus, played a key role in both his sister’s emerging career…
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Aerospace Company President Talks With Brandywine Computer Students
Jason Reed, president of the Digital Solutions Group and GATES Wilmington at GA Telesis LLC, an aerospace solutions company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, spoke with Penn State Brandywine students on Nov. 18. The students are taking classes in Programming Language Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms. Georgios Eleftherakis, associate professor of computer science who teaches…
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Holiday Outreach a Long-Standing Tradition at GMercyU
This holiday season, Gwynedd Mercy University continued its Holiday Outreach initiative, a service program that has been a tradition at the university for more than 25 years. Faculty, staff, and administration come together by department to “adopt” 15 families at the Gesu School in North Philadelphia. Each participating department provides a bountiful Thanksgiving meal and gift…
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Manor College Hires New Vice President of Finance and Facilities
Manor College recently welcomed Shelley Johnson, CPA, MBA, as its new Vice President of Finance and Facilities. Johnson officially began his new role on Oct. 28. “I chose Manor College because I am deeply committed to its mission and values,” Johnson said. “The college’s focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various approvals and regulatory requirements as part of the due diligence process, which is expected to be completed over the next five months. The 33.3-acre portion of property, which lies…
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GMercyU’s Chair of Doctoral Studies Named Fulbright Specialist
Dr. Raymond Bandlow, Professor and Chair of Doctoral Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning as a Fulbright Specialist. The three-year appointment began in October and recognizes Dr. Bandlow’s expertise in education policy and leadership. The Fulbright Specialist Program…
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Rutgers-Camden Alumna Named Cumberland County Teacher of the Year
Shortly after graduating from Rutgers University–Camden, Tiffanie ThrBak CCAS’93 accepted a position as a teacher’s aide at Cherry Street School, part of the Bridgeton Public School District in Southern New Jersey. She loved inspiring young minds, but never imagined that 30 years later, she would be named Cumberland County’s Teacher of the Year by New…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the last several years, the Christian university has seen its student body triple since its pre-pandemic enrollment of 3,100 students in Fall 2019. The university’s faith-based mission has fueled the desire…
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First-Generation College Student Credits Temple University With Helping Him Soar
Navigating life as a first-generation college student can be a tough ordeal. That was the scenario Gregory Jackson found himself in a couple years ago. A native of Germantown, Jackson has always liked education. When it came time to choose a college, Jackson’s decision came down to one major element. “My main priority,” Jackson said,…
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A Student Veteran’s Path from Flight to Education
Michael Gorzynski has been fascinated by flying since he was a kid, recalling that the only things he ever made from LEGO® bricks were planes. After flying and maintaining Blackhawk helicopters all over the world for the U.S. Army, the first-generation transfer student has joined Rutgers–Camden this fall to launch a mission of his own. Raised…
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Citadel Credit Union Marks 25 Years of Honoring Educators During American Education Week
During American Education Week, Citadel Credit Union is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA), a program that has recognized more than 430 local educators and distributed nearly $600,000 in grants to teachers across Greater Philadelphia. This milestone year is not just about looking back but about listening. To commemorate…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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GMercyU Social Work Professor Has Personal Connection to Historical Moment in Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Wade Luquet, a professor of social work at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently had the honor of introducing the keynote speaker at The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-PA) conference. Civil rights pioneer Dr. Leona Tate served as the keynote speaker, where she shared how her place in America’s history inspired…
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Penn State Brandywine, Widener and DCCC Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
Penn State Brandywine held a joint leadership meeting with Widener University and Delaware County Community College on Oct. 31, reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, student success and strengthening higher education partnerships across Delaware County. The meeting focused on the higher education landscape in the region and ways the institutions can collaborate in the future,…
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Unwavering School Spirit Remains as Rosemont College Prepares to Close
The community spirit remains strong at Bryn Mawr’s Rosemont College, even as its numbers dwindle, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once home to nearly 800 students, the 104-year-old Catholic college opened this fall with just 428, nearly half of last year’s total. This followed the announcement that the school will close in 2028…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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