• WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania

    WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania

    As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will be demanding. Today, West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion launched a sector analysis survey designed to gather real-time intelligence from industry leaders about the specific workforce needs that…

  • Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…

  • WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Thomas Burt Shares His Success in the M.S. in Digital Communication Program

    WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Thomas Burt Shares His Success in the M.S. in Digital Communication Program

    Thomas Burt was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Technology, Graduate Programs Ceremony. His time at Wilmington University in the M.S. in Digital Communication program deepened his passion for the field of communication. It also opened new doors, leading to an internship with the Public Health Management Corporation and eventually to his current role…

  • Five DCCC Students Selected for Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program

    Five DCCC Students Selected for Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program

    Five Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students took part in advanced biomedical research this summer after being selected to participate in the highly competitive Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program (BTT). The students are Kyle Hocevar of Drexel Hill, Leila Nair of Chester Springs, Danlei (Clair) Tien of Newtown Square, Eden VanDyke of Media, and Lillian Yost of…

  • Explore Your Future at WilmU’s Virtual Open House – Aug. 6

    Explore Your Future at WilmU’s Virtual Open House – Aug. 6

    Wilmington University (WilmU) invites prospective students to its Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 6, running from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Whether you’re launching your education journey or aiming to advance your career, this all-day online event offers a perfect opportunity to explore what WilmU has to offer — from the comfort of your home. With…

  • Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football

    Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football

    The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…

  • WilmU Student Kayla Kosmalski — ‘A Role Model for Inclusivity and Perseverance’ 

    WilmU Student Kayla Kosmalski — ‘A Role Model for Inclusivity and Perseverance’ 

    Before Kayla Kosmalski even says hello, you’ll notice her energy. She radiates positivity. “I’m your battery charger,” says the Wilmington University (WilmU) student with a big heart, big smile, and big mission.  “I want to show little girls with disabilities that they can believe in themselves and dream of doing anything, that they can do anything in…

  • Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot at 100 S. Queen Street is a feast for your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Think global street food, craft cocktails, cool events, and serious small-town charm, all packed…

  • Launch Your Career with WilmU’s New Associate Degree in Accounting 

    Launch Your Career with WilmU’s New Associate Degree in Accounting 

    Looking for a flexible, affordable entry into the accounting field? Wilmington University’s (WilmU) new A.S. in Accounting program prepares you for a stable and rewarding career.  “There is a significant demand for skilled accounting professionals across the industry, so there is a great opportunity for students to jump into a profession that will always be…

  • DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award

    DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award

    Joy Dickerson, Ed.D., Former Assistant Dean and now Liaison for Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) award-winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program, has received the 2025 Howard B. Meek Award, bestowed by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE). She was honored on Jun. 20 at ICHRIE’s international conference in Indianapolis, Ind. It…

  • ChesPenn Health Services Celebrates 50 Years of Community Care

    ChesPenn Health Services Celebrates 50 Years of Community Care

    In 1973, ChesPenn Health Services began as the Children’s Clinic of Chester and Vicinity, with just three employees working out of a double-wide trailer on Tilghman Street in Chester. Their mission was simple but urgent: to provide quality healthcare for the children who needed it most. Fifty years later, that humble trailer has grown into…

  • Recognition of Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists at DCCC

    Recognition of Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists at DCCC

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) congratulates the 2,920 full- and part-time students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must complete 12 or more credits, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and be in good academic standing for the semester. To be named…

  • For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers

    For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers

    West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive year. The honor comes from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s…

  • Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…

  • An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…

  • WilmU One-on-One: An Interview About the New Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program 

    WilmU One-on-One: An Interview About the New Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program 

    A compassionate clinician, accomplished academic, and ardent advocate, Dr. Jacqueline Mainwaring leads the new Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program, a collaboration between Wilmington University and ChristianaCare with support from Anesthesia Services, P.A. She and Dr. Leslie Jackson, who brings nearly two decades of experience to her role as assistant director, are certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) committed to launching the next generation…

  • 8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…

  • New Data Analytics Club Helps WilmU Students Succeed in a Data-Rich World 

    New Data Analytics Club Helps WilmU Students Succeed in a Data-Rich World 

    For years, Dr. John Sparco had “Data Analytics Club” written on his whiteboard, toying with the idea of starting one at Wilmington University. When Annum Nashra — a student in the B.S. in Business Analytics program — reached out to him with the same thought, they made their shared vision a reality.  “It’s such a data-driven world,” said Nashra, who’s from…