-
Immaculata University Hosts Festive Christmas Meet & Greet for Prospective Students Dec. 4
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet and greet event on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 PM in the Great Hall on the University’s campus. This event is for high school students exploring colleges, college students interested in transferring, and adult learners interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Prospective students…
-
Wilmington University Alum Appointed to Maryland State Board of Education
After more than 30 years in higher education, Wilmington University alum Alverne “Chet” Chesterfield brings extensive experience to his new role as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education. “It’s important that we understand that when we work with education, we have to put students first,” said Chesterfield, who earned an M.S. in Management with a concentration…
-
DCCC Is First Community College in PA to Offer Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90 percent of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI has increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report. In an increasingly competitive job market, AI…
-
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…
-
WilmU One-on-One: Alumna Abigail Chomo Shares Her Experiences in the WilmU MBA Program
Recent graduate Abigail Chomo is familiar with balancing a busy schedule. While completing her MBA as a full-time student, she also worked part-time and met the rigorous demands of being an athlete on the University’s track and field team. She credits WilmU’s flexibility, affordability, scholarship programs, and supportive culture as significant factors in her success. …
-
DCCC to Train 45 Entry-Level Industrial Machinery Mechanics Tuition-Free
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will train up to 45 students to become entry-level industrial machinery mechanics at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, which has been awarded $190,236 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration in support of the Philadelphia Works’ Good Jobs Challenge in southeastern Pennsylvania.…
-
Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
-
DCCC Theatre Presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Nov. 19-22
Winner of five Tony Awards on Broadway, including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is coming to Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Based on a bestselling book, it is the poignant and funny story about Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with an extraordinary neurodivergent mind who sets out to solve…
-
DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens 2025-2026 Season
With a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels his 2025-2026 squad is “ready to compete from day one.” The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team will be led by two returning sophomore guards, Jabree Martin of Chester and Stephen Rosemin of Jamison. Named an All-Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference…
-
Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off
At this year’s West Chester Chili Cook-Off, the Barclay Friends culinary team didn’t just show up. They made a statement. Serving more than 1,300 people in just the first ninety minutes, their tent bustled with conversation, smiles, and the warm, savory aroma of all-beef chili garnished with micro cilantro and a bright lime crema. It…
-
Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape
Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value of a degree. Yet, Immaculata University is defying those national trends and charting a path of steady growth, innovation, and renewed vitality. In fall 2025, Immaculata welcomed its largest incoming class in school history, with…
-
WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events
In recognition of Veterans Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Dr. Michele P. Bratina, WCU Professor of Criminal Justice, has spearheaded the organization of several free programs under the theme “Beyond Gratitude: A Justice and Advocacy Campaign for Veterans.” Events honor those who have served their country while exploring issues of justice, advocacy, and reintegration. The…
-
WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’
Although comics are often considered child’s play, they are anything but simple — and the newest exhibition at the University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology delves into the history and nuances of political cartoons, manga, graphic novels, and Marvel and DC superheroes. “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics” runs Oct. 30, 2025, through…
-
Explore Campus Life at Immaculata University’s Fall Open House Nov. 22
Immaculata University will hold its second fall open house of the year on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This is an event for high school students and college students interested in transferring. “We’re thrilled to invite prospective students to our open house this November, especially as we just welcomed our largest incoming undergraduate…
-
West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’
Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) will transport audiences to a whimsical world this fall with The Three Feathers, a charming and family-friendly opera composed by acclaimed contemporary Composer Lori Laitman with a libretto by Dana Gioia, former U.S. Poet Laureate of California. Performances will be held on Friday,…
-
A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary
More than 100 gathered in the ballroom of West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate the 50+ anniversary of the University’s Nursing Programs. Wearing purple scrubs and bearing wide smiles, proud nursing students in the Department of Nursing led tours of an impressive, technologically-advanced Duey Immersive…
-
West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8
West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) present the fall dance concert DIVERGENCE on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester.…
-
Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Montgomery County. Launched in 2005 and formerly known as TreeVitalize Watersheds, the Trees for Watersheds program has received nearly $2 million in grants from…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
