Education
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Aerospace Company President Talks With Brandywine Computer Students
Jason Reed, president of the Digital Solutions Group and GATES Wilmington at GA Telesis LLC, an aerospace solutions company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, spoke with Penn State Brandywine students on Nov. 18. The students are taking classes in Programming Language Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms. Georgios Eleftherakis, associate professor of computer science who teaches…
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Swarthmore College Redevelops Cunningham Fields in Athletic Infrastructure Upgrade
Swarthmore College is redeveloping Cunningham Fields, a set of playing fields off College Avenue and North Chester Road, as it updates its aging athletic infrastructure. Cunningham Fields currently has four grass fields used for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee practice. The fields would be redesigned to include three new grass and turf…
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Holiday Outreach a Long-Standing Tradition at GMercyU
This holiday season, Gwynedd Mercy University continued its Holiday Outreach initiative, a service program that has been a tradition at the university for more than 25 years. Faculty, staff, and administration come together by department to “adopt” 15 families at the Gesu School in North Philadelphia. Each participating department provides a bountiful Thanksgiving meal and gift…
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DCCC Culinary Arts Students Connect with Employers –and Will Soon Have New Home in Drexel Hill
Culinary job opportunities are heating up in Pennsylvania — especially in Delaware and Chester Counties, where the field of Culinary Arts remains a high-priority occupation. DCCC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Program is all about connecting students to those opportunities. Last month, Villanova University’s Culinary Director and Executive Chef Christopher Wiseley visited DCCC Culinary Arts students in…
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WilmU One-on-One: Get to Know Dr. Angela Herman, Health Sciences Director and Leadership Award Winner
Before joining Wilmington University (WilmU) in 2002, Dr. Angela Herman spent 24 years managing cardiovascular clinical trials at ChristianaCare. She is the University’s director of Health Sciences, a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate, and the Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) 2025 Leadership Award winner. Q. You’ve taught for more than 20 years. What has helped you stay motivated and passionate about…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various approvals and regulatory requirements as part of the due diligence process, which is expected to be completed over the next five months. The 33.3-acre portion of property, which lies…
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Program Lets High Schoolers Launch Teaching Careers Early
Delaware County is expanding a free program that helps high school students work toward teaching careers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The students can earn up to 38 college credits toward a teaching degree while they are still in high school. The Future Educators Certificate of Competency Dual Enrollment Program is offered at…
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GMercyU’s Chair of Doctoral Studies Named Fulbright Specialist
Dr. Raymond Bandlow, Professor and Chair of Doctoral Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning as a Fulbright Specialist. The three-year appointment began in October and recognizes Dr. Bandlow’s expertise in education policy and leadership. The Fulbright Specialist Program…
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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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WilmU One-on-One: Dr. Esosa Iriowen Discusses the Future of Chemistry
Dr. Esosa Iriowen, Wilmington University’s (WilmU) Chair of Natural Sciences programs, goes by “Dr. E” for short — but that “E” could also stand for “earnest,” “enthusiastic,” and “engaging.” Growing up in Nigeria, he developed a love of science, one he’s happy to share with students in WilmU’s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program. Q. Have you…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the last several years, the Christian university has seen its student body triple since its pre-pandemic enrollment of 3,100 students in Fall 2019. The university’s faith-based mission has fueled the desire…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 7
On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual Christmas concert, Christmas Movie Classics, beginning at 3:00 PM, in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The orchestra performs the soundtrack to the classic 1982…
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Serve, Protect, Lead: Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Earns Doctorate in Education at Wilmington University
As an enlisted Marine, Dr. Alexander Branch learned how to take orders. As an Army Reserve Captain, he learned how to give orders, and as a Wilmington University (WilmU) doctoral student, he learned how to be a better listener. The Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation (OLI) program “helped me appreciate diversity of thought,” said Branch, a Police…
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Haverford College President Wendy Raymond to Step Down in 2027
Haverford College President Wendy Raymond announced she would be retiring in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The college will begin a search for a new president in the new year. “This was not an easy decision, but after more than three decades in higher education, I am ready to step away…
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Wilmington University to Host Virtual Open House on Dec. 3
Wilmington University (WilmU) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 3, offering prospective students the chance to explore programs, connect with staff, and learn how to jump-start — or accelerate — their education. The event runs 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, with live chat beginning at 11:00 AM. This flexible, all-day format makes it easy…
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Wilmington University Once Again Honored for Transfer Student Success
Ready to complete your degree? Wilmington University (WilmU) is one of America’s most transfer-friendly colleges, earning a spot on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll for the fifth year in a row. One of only 251 colleges and universities to qualify for the 2025 distinction, WilmU supports transfer students with our open admissions…
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