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More Delaware County Families May Qualify for Water Bill and Leak Repair Assistance Than You Think
For many of us, spring brings a renewed look at household budgets. As you plan for the year ahead, there’s an opportunity you might not be aware of: Aqua Pennsylvania has updated its federal income guidelines for 2026, which means more families may now qualify for assistance than ever before. If you’ve never explored our…
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DCCC Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Trooper Training
Delaware County Community College’s new agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police will enable Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates to receive 24 credits toward an associate degree in Emergency Management and Planning at no cost to the state police troopers. The agreement acknowledges the depth and quality of PSP Academy training and creates a seamless pathway…
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West Chester University WCU Week 2026: Complete Event Guide
With Golden Rams at the heart and spirit of WCU, there’s a lot to be excited about this spring. A weeklong series of events will celebrate everything WCU — its heart, its spirit, its research excellence, its support, its future, and its neighboring community. The following are dates, times, and locations for some super fun…
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Immaculata University Music Major Emily Reid Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department shares that Emily Reid ’26 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award, in the amount of $3,000, encourages and supports the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘Avenue Q’ Apr. 15-18
Delaware County Community College brings the Tony Award-winning, laugh-out-loud musical, Avenue Q, to the stage Apr. 15-18 at 7:00 PM in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). The musical tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into…
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West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards
West Chester University (WCU) was recently recognized by three organizations for its commitment to community engagement. The University has received $10,000 in grants to support a public humanities initiative rooted in the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the Andy Dinniman Partnership Award by Safe Harbor of Chester County for the University’s long-standing collaboration with the organization. Campus250 and Let Freedom Ring Grants: Together We Thrive …
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A.S. in Finance: Career Options and Next Steps
Looking for a convenient, cost-effective first step toward a career in finance? Wilmington University’s Associate of Science in Finance program lets you learn at your own pace while building a strong academic and professional base. “I view the associate degree as an essential foundation for students at every stage of their professional journey,” stated Dr. Karen L. Graves, WilmU’s Chair of Finance and Economics. “This program introduces learners to core financial concepts and analytical skills…
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WCU’s Mather Lecture Series Welcomed NASA’s Dr. Elizabeth Rampe
As NASA prepared for the planned launch of the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed space flight around the moon in more than 50 years, one NASA Scientist visited West Chester University. On Apr. 1, Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, presented “Minerals on Mars: Methods, Analysis, and Geologic History…
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DCCC and YMCA Partner on New Early Learning Center in Drexel Hill
At a time when parents are struggling to find affordable childcare, Delaware County Community College and the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County have officially signed an agreement to partner in the YMCA Early Learning Center at DCCC’s Southeast Center, located at 409 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, at the site of the former Archbishop…
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Retired WCU Criminal Justice Faculty Member Explores Redemption and Life Without Parole in New Book
A female inmate serving life without parole (LWOP) since 1972 painted the cover for Life After Life, a new book authored by Dr. Brian F. O’Neill, retired criminal justice faculty. The image shows a bridge linking a prison doorway to a community. The bridge’s building blocks display words meaningful for an incarcerated person’s journey to redemption,…
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Explore WilmU’s Degree Options for Registered Nurses
If you’re an RN looking to advance your career, sharpen your skills at Wilmington University, where innovative, affordable, student-centered nursing programs are designed to fit your schedule and budget. “Nurses come to us with varied backgrounds — and as a health care professional, I know how challenging it can be to balance shifts, family, and everything else while considering school,” said Dr. Aaron Sebach, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Our role is…
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WilmU One-on-One: Attorney and Program Chair Nicole Ballenger Discusses Pursuing a Legal Career
Before joining Wilmington University (WilmU), Nicole Ballenger, J.D., worked as a paralegal and then an attorney in private practice with an emphasis on civil litigation. During her time as an educator, she has received outstanding faculty awards and now chairs WilmU’s Law, Policy, and Political Science program. Q. What inspired you to study law and earn your J.D.? My first professional…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation. Performances take place in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 East Rosedale Avenue, West…
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DCCC Cuts Ribbon on New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
On Friday, Mar. 27, Delaware County Community College officially unveiled its new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, completing the transformation of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School into a multi-use facility that provides affordable, quality education, training, and programs to the local community. “Today, we celebrate more than just a new building. We celebrate opportunity,” said Dr.…
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Secure Your Spot to Attend Harcum College’s Open House on Apr. 11
Thinking about your next step after high school or considering a fresh start? Harcum College is opening its doors for a Spring Open House … and it’s coming up fast! On Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, prospective and accepted students are invited to visit campus, explore academic programs, and get a real feel…
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DCCC to Host ‘Discover DCCC’ Event at New Southeast Center on Apr. 9
Delaware County Community College will host a “Discover DCCC” event on Apr. 9 at its new Southeast Center, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore the range of programs, resources, and opportunities available at the College. Attendees will learn about the admissions process and how to take the next step toward their…
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DCCC Student Gillian Keener Named 2026 Guistwhite Scholar, Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Gillian Keener of Aston, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students, has been named a 2026 Guistwhite Scholar. She will receive a $5,000 scholarship to complete her baccalaureate studies. Winners were chosen from among 3,000 applicants nationwide, and their selection was based on academic excellence, leadership accomplishments, and…
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WCU Celebrates 250th Signing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ with a Gathering of PA’s 10 Frederick Douglass Institutes
West Chester University has a one-of-a-kind link to our nation’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… Famed Abolitionist, Orator, and Statesman Frederick Douglass, who once had been enslaved but continued to have faith in the promise of independence and equality for all, delivered his last public lecture on West Chester University’s…
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