Education
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Neumann University Doubles Size of Campus With Land Acquisition
Neumann University has purchased 63 acres of land, along and several buildings from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the founders of the university. The purchase took place June 30. It includes the Our Lady of Angels Convent and three smaller buildings. The land is next to the existing university and nearly doubles its…
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Henderson Foundation Commits $1M at Penn State Brandywine for Vets, Families
Penn State Brandywine received the largest foundation philanthropic gift ever in its history when The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation committed $1 million to its Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation Scholarship. “This gift will be transformational in meeting the financial needs of our veteran students and their dependents,” said Marilyn J.…
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Grant from W.W. Smith Trust Enables Immaculata to Award Scholarships to Four Delco Natives
Immaculata University has received a financial grant of $59,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust. This year’s grant allowed Immaculata to award scholarships to 10 full-time undergraduate students. The Trust requires that the students selected be permanent legal residents of the Delaware Valley Area (Philadelphia and its neighboring counties) who…
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Turnover is Churning in the Region’s Higher Education World
Major changes are occurring in the region’s higher education world as presidents of many local universities and colleges are leaving for new opportunities, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the most prominent departures is University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann – the longest-serving Ivy League president – who is leaving to become the…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Hosts Open Houses in July, August
Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College are hosting free in-person Open Houses in July and August. The Academy The Valley Forge Military Academy s hosting two in-person Open Houses for prospective families, Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, 1001…
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Charter School Takeover of Chester Public Schools Defeated–for Now
Chester Upland School District’s eight public schools will not be taken over by charter school operators for now, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The Chester Upland School District is in financial trouble and is in receivership, under threat that it could be dismantled. As one of the poorest districts in the state, it is is…
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State Deal Throws Some $$ at Delaware County’s Poorer Districts, Not Enough
A new state budget deal will ensure additional money goes to Delaware County’s poorer school districts, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Upper Darby School District will receive another $4.8 million from the state this coming year. The district has drawn on $6 million from its reserves to cover rising costs in its $227…
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Back from the Brink: WilmU Student Hopes to Use Her Education to Assist Others Suffering Life-Altering Trauma
Patricia Porcello hopes her Wilmington University degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Applied Family Science, and a certificate in Trauma-Informed Approaches will help her and others in navigating the challenges of recovery from physical and emotional trauma. “Everything I went through, I can utilize,” said Porcello, who began the coursework for a master’s in Applied…
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Former Haverford Professor With Unique Approach to Philosophy, Dead at 85
A retired Haverford College philosophy professor recognized for his contributions to the study of Plato as well as Aristotle’s ethics and metaphysics, has died, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Aryeh Kosman of Haverford was 85. “He was the most remarkable teacher,” said Jim Friedman, a 1967 Haverford graduate who spent the last 15…
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Pandemic Gap Year: Students Reluctant to Advance a Grade Gain Legislative Permission to Stay Put
Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation that lets parents opt for a pandemic-related scholastic repeat year for their children. The arrangement was described in a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal also allows special education students to return to school for an additional year, even if they have reached the cut-off age of 21. …
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Immaculata Adds Undergraduate Degree in Sport and Business Management
Addressing the needs of future professionals in the field of business as it relates to sports, Immaculata University is offering a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Business Management beginning this fall. The program, offered on the campus of Immaculata, combines a traditional business management degree with a traditional sport management degree. The new major…
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SS. Cyril & Philomena School to Open at Former St. Philomena School in Lansdowne
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic School in East Lansdowne is moving into the former St.. Philomena Parish School building in Lansdowne, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The announcement was made last week by Independence Mission Schools, which took over St. Cyril School from the Archdiocese in 2012. The two school properties are less…
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University of Sciences President Retires as Merger Goes Forward With St. Joseph’s
Paul Katz, president of University of the Sciences since 2016, is retiring next month as the university completes its merger with St. Joseph’s University, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s been something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” Katz, 73, said in an interview. “I think the time is right for…
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‘We’re All in This Together’: WCU Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
The West Chester University Police Department recently welcomed six new police officers in a special ceremony to recognize their commitment to strengthening relationships within the educational community while protecting the rights of all people. WCU Director and Chief of Police Ray Stevenson formally welcomed and presented the department’s newest officers to an audience comprised of…
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Widener University President Stepping Down Next Summer to Work at Penn
The president of Widener University in Chester is retiring next June after six years with the university, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Julie E. Wollman, 61, of Philadelphia will join the University of Pennsylvania where she will help prepare future college leaders. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as…
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Face the Future of Technology with WilmU’s Cybersecurity Education
Editor’s Note: Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other highly publicized e-crimes are highlighting a nationwide demand for cybersecurity experts. As businesses, healthcare providers, and government agencies seek skilled technicians to assess their operational risks and defend their computer networks, Wilmington University’s College of Technology prepares job-seekers to enter or advance in one of today’s fastest-growing career fields. “Cybersecurity is a frontline issue for business,” said Dr. Mark Hufe, director of WilmU’s Center for…
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Cabrini Speaker: America Is at a Moment of ‘Profound Transition’
Eddie S. Glaude Jr, political commentator and professor at Princeton University, says we are at “a moment of profound transition” for America, but the substance of that transition is still unclear. Glaude chairs the Department of African Studies at Princeton. He gave a keynote address at the fourth annual Shirley Dion Celebration of Urban Education…
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Work of Harcum College’s First Photography Grads Shines Across Subjects, Styles
Members of the first class to graduate from Harcum College’s Photography program are enjoying the benefits of a new partnership with SmugMug to showcase their work. As a result of this corporate partnership, each student was gifted a professional account subscription resulting in a new platform for their photos, as well as a fully functional…
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