Education
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FedLoan student loan call center in Chester closing next year, axed in cost-saving measure
Budget cuts are bringing an end to a student loan service call center in Chester, writes Erin Arvedlund and Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. FedLoan’s center will close by the end of next year, according to Keith New, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. FedLoan is part of PHEAA, which services about…
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Havertown Girl Scouts Pose as Young Patients to Help With Pediatric Training
About a dozen Girl Scouts from Troop 57119 in Haverford Township recently helped students at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine learn how to more effectively communicate with their pediatric patients, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They acted as “standardized patients” — people trained to play the role of patients — said…
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DELCO Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener has developed a strong community of dedicated staff and faculty over its long history. Enrollment Services Representative This position calculates and submits third party invoices for students as they relate to billing contracts for…
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High school Girls Explore College, STEM Careers at Penn State at the Navy Yard
Penn State Brandywine is doing everything it can to give high school girls opportunities to pursue STEM careers, writes Michael McDade for Penn State. On Nov. 25, about 100 high school girls from the Greater Philadelphia area visited Penn State at the Navy Yard for a college and career event, part of the campus’ STEM…
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Marple Newtown Teacher Who Took National Award Honored at State Capitol (Video)
Marple Newtown High School biology teacher Elizabeth Landes, winner of the national Milken Educator Award, was recognized Nov. 20 by the Pennsylvania House, writes Paul Vigna for pennlive.com. Elizabeth Landes was one of 40 teachers nationally and the only one from Pennsylvania to be given what’s called the “Oscars of teaching.” Pa. state Reps. Jennifer…
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Why the Veterinary Nursing Initiative Matters
By Gale Martin and Kathy Koar Day in and day out, students and graduates of Harcum College’s Veterinary Nursing program combine the art of caring for animal patients with the science and technology required to succeed in the profession. Propelled by a 2017 goal called the “Veterinary Nursing Initiative,” NAVTA (the National Association of Veterinary…
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Live Nativity at Neumann University on December 8
Neumann University will celebrate its annual Greccio/Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec.8 at 6:15 pm on the lawn of the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development on Convent Road. The program is free and open to the public. Neumann students, faculty and staff will re-enact the Franciscan tradition of the crib, first celebrated in…
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Cheyney University Keeps Accreditation, Debt Relief Promised
Cheyney University will not be forced to close now that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education agreed this week to reaffirm its accreditation of the university, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Key in the decision was Gov. Tom Wolf’s pledge to eliminate Cheyney’s $40 million debt to the Pennsylvania State System of…
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Acts of Kindness Part of the Extracurricular Activities at Scenic Hills Elementary in Springfield
At Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, no child plays alone at recess or sits alone, writes Ukee Washington for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “We get assigned like a day to go either to lunch or recess to make sure no one’s alone, and we wear these pins anytime we’re on duty to do it,” 10-year-old Zoey Mears…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Forges Cadets into Society’s Next Generation of Leaders
Now more than ever, our country needs young men and women of character. At this moment, Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMAC) is forging its young cadets into the next generation of leaders. On a beautiful, 100-acre campus in Wayne, VFMAC is teaching young men and women a set of customs and traditions that…
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Ridley High School Wins PennDOT ‘Paint The Plow’ Contest
Ridley High School was named a winner from 13 entries around the region in PennDOT’s Philly region Paint the Plow contest, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Out of 13 entries from around the region, Ridley High School won Judge’s Pick in the contest. A panel of PennDOT employees chose the winning entry. Owen J. Roberts…
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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation
Four Delaware County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. Radnor Senior High School ranked highest among Delaware County schools at No. 319. The Haverford School is next at No. 428, followed by The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont at No. 447. The…
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Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront
People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input. Connecting the Riverwalk to…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Announces Changes to College Program
The Board of Trustees of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, the official Military College of Pennsylvania, has ratified recommended changes from the College Oversight Committee to its collegiate program. The institution will be consolidating its collegiate programs and refocusing admissions requirements in an effort to bring its military education programs to new heights…
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Author of The Glass Castle to Speak at Neumann University
Jeannette Walls, author of the best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle, will speak at Neumann University at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Her presentation, Facing Your Fears and Other Life Lessons, will take place in the Rocco Abessinio Building. It is free and open to the public. The talk will be followed by a book…
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PA Student Debt Is Second Highest in the Nation. 2 Legislators From Delco and Bucks County Have Started a Coalition to Do Something About it.
Pennsylvania has the dubious honor of having the second highest amount of student debt in the nation, an average of $37,061 per student, writes Ford Turner for The Morning Call. State residents have $68 billion in student debt. Over 10 years, tuition increased 40 percent while higher education state funding dropped 5 percent. “You hear…
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Lacrosse Community Continues to Reflect on Peter Samson’s Legacy
Peter Samson continues to be remembered in the world of lacrosse for his contributions to the sport and for his benevolence. He died tragically in an Aug. 17 accident in New England, writes Justin Fell for usalaxmagazine.com. “He’s probably the most popular person that I could imagine in all my years of covering Philadelphia,” said…
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Environmental Rights Attorney: Pass the Green Amendment
Environmental activist Maya van Rossum will speak about the national Green Amendment Movement Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m., in the McNichol Art Gallery at Neumann University. The movement, which she founded, focuses on state-level legal efforts to guarantee Americans clean air, water and food. van Rossum is the author of The Green Amendment, the leader…
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