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WCU to Host Panel Discussion of Title IX with Amy Fadool of NBC Sports Philadelphia
West Chester University’s Athletics Department will host a panel discussion of Title IX on Wednesday that Amy Fadool, an award-winning sports anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia, will moderate. Title IX is the landmark piece of gender equity legislation celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Free and open to the public, “Title IX: A Chat Through…
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Graduate of WilmU’s College of Health Professions a Testament to How WilmU Works for the Working Adult
Jamie Van Horn began her career in healthcare by working at an optometrist’s office. Despite having little background in the field, it was an experience that changed her life and eventually set her on a path to Wilmington University. There, Van Horn discovered her passion for helping people, and it eventually propelled her to pursue…
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WCU’s Graduate Programs Earn High Praise from U.S. News & World Report
West Chester University appears on several of U.S. News & World Report’s lists of the best graduate schools for 2023. WCU’s master’s of social work is among the nation’s Top 100 MSW programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. WCU is ranked No. 94 in a tie with 21 other schools. This is…
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$10,000 Scholarship Available at Harcum College’s Bear-Nanza on April 23
Accepted and prospective students and their families are invited to explore Harcum College’s Bryn Mawr Campus on Saturday, April 23, during Bear-Nanza, a bear-themed open house. Guests can take a self-guided tour, meet with various departments, and hear from current students, faculty, financial aid representatives, and more. Students who are accepted, pay (or have paid) their…
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Gateway HorseWorks in Malvern to Host Film Premiere & Farm Celebration on May 7
Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern nonprofit that incorporates horses into the mental health treatment of people, will host a film premiere and farm celebration on Saturday, May 7 from 4-7 PM. Executive Director Kristen de Marco started the nonprofit in 2011 after witnessing how working with horses can help people overcome challenges in their lives. In…
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WilmU Alumnae Receive Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Education
The White House recently announced the recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Two of them are Wilmington University alumnae: Brandi Luloff, instructional coach and mathematics teacher at Townsend Elementary School in the Appoquinimink School District, and Leona Williams, Next Generation Science lead teacher at Wilmington’s Forwood Elementary School in the…
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Suburban Philadelphia-Based Hair-Care Brand Promotes Sustainability with Its 100-Percent-Natural Products
Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola, owners of Coatesville-based Nuele Hair, combined their scientific backgrounds to create non-toxic, sustainable products that are 100 percent natural, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia magazine. “Ultra-clean hair products,” said Martey-Ochola. “They’re paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free.” The beauty line was launched in 2020. Since then, the business has won several…
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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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Women in Banking: WSFS Bank Supports Women as They Climb the Corporate Ladder
Statistics indicate that there’s an almost equal share of men and women working at the entry-level of the financial services industry. However, the number of women declines with each rung up the corporate ladder, reports WSFS Bank. WSFS Bank fosters an environment where women are supported, and it has an impressive roster of women to…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … but Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate that never was but should have been. Charles Cook, an Emmy-nominated documentarian who resides locally, has reached back in history to create a riveting stage production that draws from the…
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Immaculata’s Annual Fashion Show Helps High-Schoolers Who Can’t Afford a Prom Dress
Students in Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program are sponsoring a fashion show, Under the Stars, on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9 PM in the Great Hall. The fashion show is a fundraiser to support high school students who cannot afford to buy a prom dress or a ticket to their prom. The evening features prom dresses from…
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Amazon Selects Wilmington University as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program
Amazon announced that it has selected Wilmington University as an education partner for its Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to 150-plus certificate, associate, and bachelor’s degree programs. Fields of study include Business Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Organizational Leadership. Wilmington University will also offer Amazon Career Choice employees streamlined admissions and waive…
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Penn State Great Valley Prof Gives Keynote at NASA Event
Kathryn Jablokow, a professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering at Penn State Great Valley, presented one of three keynote talks at NASA’s imaginAviation virtual event last week. Jablokow’s keynote, “The Edge of Uncomfortable,” was framed as a fireside chat with John Cavolowsky, NASA’s Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP) director. The discussion focused on the challenges of…
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Immaculata Partners with Catholic Healthcare System to Offer Its Employees Discounted Tuition
Immaculata University is offering discounted tuition to employees of Trinity Health, a Catholic healthcare system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities its serves. Trinity Health employees who are interested in earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree within various majors have the opportunity to continue…
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WCU’s ‘High Research Activity’ Earns It Lofty Status from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
West Chester University’s (WCU) reclassification from Master’s Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs (M1) to Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity (R2) was released in the most recent update of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which was posted for a public-review period in December 2021. The university’s new 2021 classification took place…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Two New Executives, ‘Both Perfect Fits’ for Its Culture of Providing High-Level Service
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Sandra G.M. Selzer as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Susan Marshall as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources. As General Counsel, Selzer will provide legal advice and strategies to Malvern’s Board of Directors and executive team. She has nearly two decades of experience as a corporate attorney,…
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