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WilmU One-on-One: An Interview About the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
As the Associate Vice President of Nursing Ambulatory Service for Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple Health, Dr. Mishalene Fisher helps improve “clinical efficiency, patient experience, and workforce stability.” She and Dr. Nicole Bernard, a Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at Cooper University Health Care, recently earned their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees from Wilmington…
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What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes
As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not realize is that the changing seasons can also affect your drinking water. Every time you open your tap, you trust Aqua Pennsylvania to deliver safe, high-quality drinking water, and that’s…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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Criterions Jazz Ensemble Alumni Return to WCU for Moving Tribute Concert Honoring H. Lee Southall
The swing is back in town! On Thursday, Jul. 17 at 7:00 PM, alumni of West Chester University’s renowned Criterions Jazz Ensemble will reunite on stage for a special free public concert in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. This year’s concert is dedicated to the memory and legacy of H. Lee Southall, beloved…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Point of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and…
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Many Aqua Pennsylvania Customers Are Eligible for Monthly Discounts and Don’t Know It
The rising cost of living is a top-of-mind issue for many right now, and at Aqua Pennsylvania, we want to ensure that our customers are aware of our generous discount program. Most of us commonly look for ways to save on necessities like our groceries and our gasoline. What many of our income-eligible customers do…
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Solving Social Issues: WilmU Alum Ron Berry Leverages His Marketing Degree To Make a Difference
Ron Berry believes that “doing good” is in his family’s DNA and draws inspiration from relatives like his cousin Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, whose bestselling memoir Just Mercy became an award-winning movie. As the Managing Partner of Social Contract, Berry continues their family legacy, tackling gun violence, homelessness, housing, and other critical concerns. “What we focus on…
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PRIZE Signing Day: High School Seniors Sign Pledge to Become Teachers
On Thursday, Jun. 26, Marissa Herring (pictured, left, Kennett High School) and Faith Bullen (right, Avon Grove High School) signed commitment declarations to pursue academic journeys that will lead to careers as future teachers in the region. These young women are on their way to becoming excellent educators through West Chester University’s Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or…
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Lead and Inspire: Which WilmU Ed.D. Degree Is Right for You?
Are you looking to lead your school or organization to its next level of success? Wilmington University’s College of Education & Liberal Arts offers two Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs to fit your goals and accommodate your schedule. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (EDL) for K-12 teachers and administrators supports you at the…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Nicholas Phillips Reflects on His Experiences in the B.S. in Behavioral Science Program
Nicholas Phillips was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. He currently works as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing trauma-informed and assent-based care to children with autism. His goals include earning his master’s degree and becoming both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Social and Behavioral Sciences Professor. Q:…
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Art Gallery at DCCC Hosts 2025 Senior Community Services Art Show Jul. 9-31
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 2025 Senior Community Services Art Exhibition “Art for the Ages,” on view Jul. 9-31. This annual exhibition features the work of artists from the Senior Community Services classes offered to seniors through the Center Without Walls program and at their four centers: Schoolhouse, Chester Senior Center, Good…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Summer McMenamin Shares Her Experiences in the M.S. in Health Sciences Program
Summer McMenamin was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences. A registered dental hygienist (RDN) with over a decade of clinical experience, she is an oral health advocate and currently works as a community health navigator. Q: Can you tell us about your WilmU journey? My journey at Wilmington…
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Lancaster Celebrates Lafayette 200 with Dinner, History, and Music
This summer, Lancaster County and Western Chester County will come alive with revolutionary spirit as the region celebrates its part in the nationwide Lafayette 200 Bicentennial Commemoration. From Jul. 27-29, a series of engaging and family-friendly events will mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Organized by the Lancaster…
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DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Elected to AACC Board of Directors
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents and advocates for nearly 1,000 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 10 million students — approximately half of all U.S.…
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WCU Celebrates 4 High School Seniors Pledging to Become Educators
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage: The Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or PRIZE Program, is boldly teaching school districts how to cultivate exceptional educators who, following their graduation from WCU, have agreed to return to PRIZE school districts to teach. In…
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A WilmU NCAA Milestone: Donte Dockery Jumps Into the History Books
The pressure was on in Pueblo, Colo., as Wilmington University (WilmU) triple jumper Donte Dockery prepared for his last jump of the season. He’d made the finals at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships but stood in ninth place after two jumps — with one chance left. “My whole point and purpose was…
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DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History
Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High School in Folsom. The graduation class included 13 newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), nine Chester County Sheriff’s Office officers, four Chester City officers, three Drexel…
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