Education
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7 Delaware County School Districts Are in Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022
Delaware County is home to seven of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a recently published ranking by Niche. To determine the 2022 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed a rigorous analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and…
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Swarthmore Professors Talk Pros and Cons of Remote Teaching
There was a steep learning curve switching to remote learning, but each week it got easier, says Swarthmore College History Department Chairman Bob Weinberg. “I hope to never do it again because that’s not what you’re paying $70,000 a year for at Swarthmore.” Swarthmore’s campus is open for Fall 2021, with restrictions like face coverings…
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WCU to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with Full Slate of Events
Celebrating West Chester University’s 150th anniversary, “Once Upon a West Chester” is the theme for the WCU 2021 Homecoming from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. The Alumni Association welcomes alumni for reunions and other events all weekend. The WCU Museum of Anthropology and Sociology will host visitors to its two current exhibits from 4-6 PM…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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WCU Dedicates Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, Transforming Entrance to Campus and the Borough
Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware, members of the West Chester University Class of 1982, the gateway to campus has been transformed and the borough of West Chester is now even more engaging. Located at the northwest corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue, The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, which features…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Virtual Open House on Wednesday
Penn State Great Valley will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5-6 PM. Attendees will watch informational presentations to learn more about Penn State Great Valley’s graduate degrees and professional development programs. Discover how an advanced degree or certificate can move the needle on and advance your career. Collect information on…
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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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Neumann University Took Methodical Approach to Its Campus in the Pandemic
Trying to navigate the complexities of COVID-19 led Neumann University to create a Campus Reopening Team in the spring of 2021 to help faculty and students live and learn at the school during a pandemic, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. The 17-member team of experts was chosen by Neumann president Chris Domes. The…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Opening Reception for ‘Celebration of Trees’ Art Exhibit on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley will host an in-person opening reception for its latest art exhibit, “Celebration of Trees,” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM in the Henry Art Gallery. The Penn State Great Valley exhibit will be on display until Dec. 7 and features works by artists in the Da Vinci Art Alliance that…
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Immaculata University Expands Its Nursing Facilities with New Simulation Lab
Immaculata University has expanded its nursing facilities by opening a new nursing simulation laboratory. Each year, Immaculata educates more than 350 nursing students within a variety of programs. “Students will benefit from practicing in a simulated hospital environment that will prepare them for the real world of nursing,” said Dr. Sharon Barnes, assistant professor and…
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Presidential Symposium on Diversity to Feature Scientist Who Helped Develop the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Montgomery County Community College is honored to have Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett – one of the lead scientists who helped to develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – as this year’s speaker for the annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity on Wednesday, Oct. 20, starting at 12:30 p.m. “We are delighted to have Dr. Corbett to not only…
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Archbishop Carroll High’s First Principal, Msgr. Trinity, Dead at 93
Msgr. Bernard J. Trinity of Havertown, the first principal of Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, died Thursday, Sept. 2, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He oversaw the construction of the Archbishop John Carroll Girls High School when it opened in 1967 and was its first principal until 1973. He was inducted into…
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Food Fight: WCU Receives $162,000 Check from Aramark to Help Combat Student Hunger
West Chester University students experiencing food insecurities, including those who are student-athletes, will benefit greatly from a generous gift of $162,000 from Aramark that was recently presented to WCU President Chris Fiorentino. In addition to its $112,000 philanthropic support of WCU students, Aramark, which is currently the presenting sponsor of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, presented…
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7 Delaware County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Seven Delaware County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2022 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche used a rigorous analysis of key statistics using data provided by the U.S. Department of Education…
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Pennsylvania Earns an ‘A’ for Being Among the Best States for Teachers
Pennsylvania is one of the five best states for teachers, according to 2021 ranking recently released by WalletHub. To determine which states will provide educators with the best opportunities and teaching environments, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 main indicators. Criteria included pupil-teacher ratios, average starting salaries, and…
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Prepare to Earn the Gold Standard in Project Management with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Sept. 29 and runs from 4:30-7:30 PM for eight consecutive Wednesdays. The workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credential in Project…
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West Chester University Thrives Among Challenges and Points to a Bright Future
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students. To West Chester University President Dr. Chris Fiorentino, a gathering Friday was testimony to the university’s resilience in its ability to thrive during a pandemic. The 150th-anniversary event was attended by several hundred students, faculty, staff, county…
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Harcum College Grad to Host Online Event on Designing Safe Homes for Seniors Who Want to ‘Age in Place’
Ellen Farber, a 2012 graduate of Harcum’s Interior Design program, is an expert on “aging in place,” the process of staying in one’s own home instead of moving to an outside facility. Research shows that more than 90 percent of seniors say they want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Farber is hosting…
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