Education
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Landmark PA School Funding Trial Involving William Penn Ends First Week
The landmark Pennsylvania school funding system trial that includes William Penn School District as one of the plaintiffs, finished its first week, writes Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia inquirer. Witnesses provided personal accounts of how school districts were affected by shortfalls created from insufficient finances. Expert witnesses also testified about state-aid…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts Dec. 1 Information Session on Its 3 Nursing Programs
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. for anyone who would like to explore three nursing programs at the school. Information will be presented on P.I.T.’s Practical Nursing Certificate Program, Associate Degree Program for Allied Health Practical Nursing and its Bachelor…
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Neumann Honors Friends, Family of Brendan Kelly for 30 Years of Scholarships
On November 18, Neumann University honored the legacy of deceased alumnus Brendan Kelly, whose family and friends have worked for more than three decades to keep his memory alive on campus. Members of the Brendan P. Kelly ’87 Committee and the Kelly family were recognized at the President’s Thanksgiving Reception, Neumann’s annual event that salutes supporters for their continued generosity and commitment…
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Second Chances Prosper at P.I.T. in Media With Help From Financial Aid Office
Paying for higher education is a daunting task for many families and it shouldn’t prevent you from reaching your education and career goals. “You guys are giving me another chance to follow my dreams and become a nurse! I would not be able to do it without financial aid. I just wanted to say THANK…
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Parent Company of Aqua Pennsylvania Presents $75,000 Check to WCU Resource Pantry
In survey data collected last year, approximately 40 percent of West Chester University students reported experiencing some type of basic-need insecurity, including not having enough food to eat. During this season of thanks and giving, Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua Pennsylvania, stepped up in a big way to assist WCU students who depend…
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Malvern-Based Layer 8 Security Establishes Scholarship for Info Science Students at Penn State Great Valley
Malvern-based Layer 8 Security has a connection to Penn State Great Valley that runs deeper than the physical proximity. CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Lipson earned his master’s degree in information science from the campus after serving almost six years of active duty in the Marine Corps. Last year, Lipson created cybersecurity units for the Marine…
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There’s 1 Public School in Delaware County That Cracked the National Top 100 List
48.1 million students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools in 2020; and there are almost 24,000 public high schools in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of all those schools, one located in Delaware County ranked among the 100 best public schools in America, according to a recently released report by Stacker.…
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Immaculata to Host Christmas Meet-and-Greet on Dec. 1
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet-and-greet event on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 PM in Villa Maria Hall. Prospective students are invited to view Immaculata’s beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy light refreshments. Weather permitting, current students will provide lantern-lit tours of the campus and its holiday lights. This event will include…
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Qlik Partners with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit to Educate Students on STEM Leadership and Careers
The PA SEED Ecosystem is continuing the Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program for the 2021 – 2022 school year. The CSO Program is for students in 6th – 12th grade who demonstrate an interest in science, technology and/ or innovation and have a desire to impact their community. The overall Program Goals are to: create…
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WilmU Dean Earns Leadership Award for Serving as Role Model to Education’s Rising Stars
Dr. Denise Wells, dean of the College of Health Professions at Wilmington University, has earned the 2021 DAWN Leadership Award. DAWN – an acronym for the Delaware ACE (American Council on Education) Women’s Network – grants its Leadership Award to a woman in higher education who has excelled in the industry and serves as a…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College and The Swarthmore Group Partner to Create Student Internship Program
Manor College and The Swarthmore Group, the oldest active, minority-owned Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Pennsylvania, are teaming up on an initiative to increase careers in asset management for minority and first-generation college students. Beginning in January 2022, The Swarthmore Group will provide paid internships to expose Manor College students to the four key functional…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Lecture by Biographer of Abolitionist William Still
William C. Kashatus will discuss his new book, William Still: The Underground Railroad and the Angel at Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley’s Conference Center Building. Based in Philadelphia, Still, a free-born African-American, built a reputation as a courageous leader, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. Still…
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Wall Street Journal: See Which Delco Colleges Ranked Among Top 100 in US
Two Delaware County Colleges are among the top 100 in the nation, according to the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings for 2022. The ranking is based on 15 metrics across four main categories, including student outcomes, the school’s academic resources, student engagement, and the school’s environment. Swarthmore College ranked at No.…
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St. Dot’s Students in Drexel Hill Honor Local Vets With Song on Veterans Day
Students at St. Dorothy School in Drexel Hill provided a special musical tribute to parish and community veterans who turned out for their performance on Veterans Day, reports Corey Davis and the 6abc Digital Staff for 6abc.com. The 5th through 8th graders sang patriotic songs and included songs for each branch of the military, with…
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List of Colleges With Highest Graduate Salaries Has 3 From Delco
In a national top 100 ranking of colleges with the highest graduate salaries, three Delaware County colleges and universities have made the list, writes Ryan Mullingan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Swathmore College showed up 31st on the list of highest graduate salaries. An early career salary for someone with zero to five years of experience…
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Personalized, Engaging Education Awaits Adult Learners at Villanova; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Nov. 17
Higher education can unlock so many doors for adults looking to further their career, pivot to a new field, or continue a life of learning. No matter your reason for continuing your education, making the step back to school can be challenging while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies…
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Join Immaculata University for Nursing RN-BSN and ABSN Information Session on Nov. 13
Join Immaculata University for an RN-BSN and ABSN Nursing Information Session on Nov. 13. Interested in earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing? Immaculata University will hold an online information session on Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. for registered nurses and college graduates. Current Immaculata nursing students and faculty members will offer nursing program information,…
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Swarthmore College Students Hope to Reduce Gun Violence With Database
With a goal of reducing gun violence, Swarthmore College students and faculty have created Delaware County’s first interactive homicide database, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware County Homicide Database has been up since Oct. 27. The multi-sourced data researched over several years covers homicides by year, age, race, weapon type, and location. Students in Swarthmore…
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