Education
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Neumann University’s “Dr. J” Makes All-Star Teaching Team in Sport Management
Students call her “Dr. J,” a term of respect and a nod to former NBA star Julius Irving. It’s an appropriate moniker for a respected professor who teaches Sport Management. Living up to her nickname, Neumann University’s Dr. Julie Lanzillo has been selected to an all-star team of her own – for teaching. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs has named Lanzillo one of 11 regional…
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WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021
West Chester University will conclude its in-person celebrations for the Class of 2020 today and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 beginning Friday, May 14. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, the university is hosting smaller, in-person outdoor ceremonies in Farrell Stadium. By hosting 14 smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 one…
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Pandemic’s Financial Burden Doesn’t Slow Swarthmore College’s Capital Projects
The pandemic hurt Swarthmore College’s finances but its capital projects are on track with a new student center, an expanded dining hall, and a $69 million carbon-neutral energy plan, writes Kennedy rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Swarthmore finished renovations to the Lang Music Building during the pandemic. It finished Maxine Frank Singer Hall, a science…
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Penn State Great Valley Expands Entrepreneurial Outreach, Celebrates Anniversary of LaunchBox
One year ago, Penn State Great Valley announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial outreach with the inception of the Great Valley LaunchBox, which helps early-stage entrepreneurs turn good ideas into great businesses. “We’re thrilled to expand the services we offer the local entrepreneurial community,” said Leo Daiuto, entrepreneur-in-residence and LaunchBox director. “Our mission is to inspire, advise, and educate.…
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In Need of More Special Education Teachers, Local School District Looks Inward … and Up the Road to WilmU
Special education teachers are in demand nationwide. Over the past year, one particular school district’s collaboration with Wilmington University helped it fill this critical need with qualified staff. “In order to accommodate more learners with disabilities, the Colonial School District (in New Castle, Del.) needed more teachers with a special education endorsement,” said WilmU assistant…
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P.I.T. in Media Now Offering Four-Year Nursing Degree
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media Borough will offer a four-year nursing degree starting in the summer term in July, reports bignewsnetwork.com. It joins a handful of two-year colleges in Pennsylvania that will offer a personalized, affordable 4-year degree. P.I.T. will have a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.).…
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WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…
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Violinist Mitchell Newman Retired to Drexel Hill But Still Has Plenty of Pluck
Mitchell Newman retired in 2020 after 36 years as a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra but he’s not hanging up his bow any time soon. Newman has joined the faculty of Prysm Strings at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute. He will work with director Gloria dePasquale, a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.…
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Amanda DeCarolis Named Valedictorian at Neumann University
Amanda DeCarolis, a Business Administration major, has been named valedictorian of the Neumann University class of 2021. She has a summa cum laude GPA, earned in 3-1/2 years. Amanda DeCarolis received the Excellence in Business Administration Award, an Honors Program certificate and three national honor society memberships. She also minored in HR and Strategic Communications.…
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PA’s 50 Best High Schools List has the 4th Best Right Here in Delaware County
Delaware County is home to four out of the 50 top high schools in Pennsylvania, including the fourth-best ranked high school, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School ranked highest at fourth place with an overall score of 98.52. The high school also came in the top 300…
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Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in May focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements, as well as master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition,…
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Wilmington University Grad Named Executive Director of National Human Services Assembly
Victor Valentine, who holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Wilmington University, was recently named the new executive director of the National Human Services Assembly (NHSA). The NHSA is an association of the leading nonprofit human service organizations in the U.S. It seeks to leverage its collective resources and influence to promote collaboration, diversity…
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Graduate of Penn State Great Valley’s MBA Program One of the First Students to Earn Degree at Abington Campus
When Penn State Great Valley first began to offer its MBA program at Penn State Abington, Zeenat Chughtai was finishing her undergraduate degree. Now, less than two and a half years later, Chughtai is one of Abington’s first MBA graduates. Designed for working professionals, PSGV’s MBA program is offered in four locations across the Greater Philadelphia region: Malvern, Abington, Penn…
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What’s in a Name? Plenty, Say Radnor High School Students
With protest signs in hand, Radnor High School students held a school-sanctioned demonstration Monday by walking out of class, writes George Solis for 6abc.com. The peaceful protest was over a decision in September 2020 to retire the Radnor High School Radnor Raiders nickname and Native American imagery. The name had been around for 70 years.…
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Students in Harcum College’s Fashion, Photography Programs ‘Put Learning in Play’ with Collaborative Project
Harcum College’s fashion and photography programs recently engaged in a collaborative project at the college’s Art & Design Center. Fashion instructor Angela Edmunds, along with photography director Drew Simcox and instructor Todd Murray, organized a lesson to help students from both programs learn more about what fashion photography demands, while photography students learned more about…
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Learn How WilmU Works for You at Virtual Open House on May 6
Get to know Wilmington University … from anywhere! Stop by its Virtual Open House on Thursday, May 6 from 7 AM-5 PM to learn how WilmU works for you. At this event, you can: Chat live with WilmU faculty and staff starting at 11 AM, and learn about WilmU’s academic colleges, financial aid, advising, transfer…
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Immaculata University to Host Online Admissions Events for Nursing Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies will hold three online admissions events for adult students interested in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. R.N. to B.S.N. Online Information SessionTuesday, April 27 at 6 PM Immaculata’s accelerated R.N. to B.S.N. program offers professional development for registered nurses, providing an accredited, holistic nursing education in patient-centered,…
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WilmU’s Flexible, Summer-Term Courses Bring Your Educational Goals a Step Closer
Your higher education doesn’t have to take a vacation. Wilmington University’s summer-term courses enable you to complete the credits you need for your degree or certificate program without having to wait for “back-to-school” season in the fall. Whether you’re looking to check off the prerequisites or introductory courses from your curriculum requirements, explore new subjects…
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