Education
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Delco Home to One of the Few Colleges in America That Give Every Student a Free Ride
Williamson College of the Trades in Media is one of a small number of colleges nationwide that offer all of its students a tuition-free education, writes Doug Whiteman for Yahoo! News. According to the College Board, these types of colleges give students the option of receiving a good education while saving them from having to…
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On University’s 54th Charter Day, Neumann Names Dorms in Honor of First Three Presidents
Neumann University recognized its first three presidents by naming residence halls in their honor last Friday, March 15, the university’s 54th Charter Day. Previously known as Living and Learning Centers I, II, and II, the residence halls were christened Flynn Hall, Cunningham Hall, and O’Neill Hall after Mother Everilda Flynn, OSF, president from 1965-1970; Sister…
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Villanova’s Law School Among Nation’s Top 100
Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law placed 71st in U.S. News & World Report’s annual law school rankings, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To determine the ranking, U.S. News graded the schools on several factors, including peer assessments, lawyer and judge assessments, LSAT scores, acceptance rates, and student/ faculty ratio. For…
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Businessman Offers His Clifton Heights Property to Upper Darby School District
Businessman Jim Duffy has again offered to sell his Clifton Heights property to the Upper Darby School District for new school space, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Duffy presented his property at 4 Rockbourne Road to the district as it prepares to vote on March 12 on approving the initial steps to develop…
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Award-Winning Teams from Local Middle Schools Learn What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
With the state and national focus on reviving the manufacturing industry in America, students from 16 middle schools in Chester County and Delaware County endeavored to win a video competition – “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” – dedicated to changing outdated perceptions about advanced manufacturing careers. The contest paired teams of students with local manufacturers.…
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The Culture of the Amazon on Display at Neumann University
Neumann University is hosting an exhibit of photos and artifacts that capture the character and culture of one of the last remaining foraging Amazonian people. Entitled “The Ese’Eja People of the Amazon: Connected by a Thread,” the free exhibit runs until April 15 in the McNichol Art Gallery. Believing themselves to have been descended from…
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Neumann to Host Grad School Information Session on Saturday
Neumann University will host an information session on Saturday, March 16 for adults who are interested in earning a graduate degree or bachelor’s degree in class or online. The session will run from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Abessinio Building, where program directors and academic advisors will be on hand to explain all the degree programs…
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Work Progresses at Site of New Springfield High School
Work on a new, $130 million Springfield High School is progressing on time and within budget, according to School Director Kevin Keenan, Chairman of the school district’s Facilities Committee, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. One of the points discussed at the recent board meeting was a $1.6 million agenda item. This was approved…
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Widener University Delaware Law School Meets Demand for Paralegals; Open House on March 9
A career as a paralegal can be as satisfying as a career as a lawyer, and it can be achieved in just a fraction of the time and cost. With a similarly advanced understanding of the legal system, paralegals assume much of a lawyer’s workload and play a critical role in the delivery of legal…
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Learn More About Penn State Great Valley’s Cutting-Edge Programs at Open House on March 12
Interested in a graduate or noncredit program? Stop by Penn State Great Valley’s open house from on Tuesday, March 12 from 5–7 PM to learn about its offerings in accounting, business, data analytics, engineering, finance, leadership, technology, and more. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and conversation with faculty, staff, and prospective and current students as…
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Young Scientists to Compete Today at 2019 Science Olympiad at Neumann University
For the sixth year in a row, Neumann University will host hundreds of young scientists in one of the premier science competitions in the nation, the Southeastern PA Science Olympiad Tournament. Today, Feb. 27, students from more than 50 middle schools and high schools in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will compete for…
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Delco Home to Five of the Top 100 Highest-Scoring Schools on Sixth-Grade PSSAs
Delaware County is home to five of the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring schools on the sixth-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) exams, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The PSSAs are taken by students in grades three through eight, whereas students in high school take the Keystone Exams. The Pittsburgh Business Times…
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Admittance Rate Below 15 Percent Doesn’t Prevent Swarthmore College from Being Athletic Powerhouse
The resurgence of the Swarthmore College men’s basketball program is part of a larger athletic initiative that has turned one of the most elite institutions of higher education into an NCAA Division III powerhouse, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Swarthmore, a school that has 1,577 students and an admittance rate below 15 percent,…
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Local School District One of Four Nationwide to Pilot a Program Using Alexa in Classrooms
Concord Elementary School in the Garnet Valley School District is leading the way in using digital voice assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa, as learning tools in the classroom, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The school uses Alexa to answer students’ questions, spell a word, conduct learning drills, or play relaxing background music while…
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Here’s What the Region’s College Students Are Studying
According to Campus Philly’s annual report, Philadelphia-area college students are studying business, management, marketing, and related support services in growing numbers, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nonprofit “that fuels economic growth by encouraging college students to study, explore, live, and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region” looked at degrees conferred…
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For Valentine’s Day, Neumann University Surveys Students About Their Favorite Romantic Movies
Love is in the air. This year, Neumann University surveyed its students about their all-time favorite romantic movies. Here are their Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day: 1.) The Best of Me This emotional love story was the most popular choice among Neumann students. Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Best of…
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Playoff Positions Settled as Hi-Q’s Regular Season Ends
Wins are a source of pride in Delco Hi-Q, but points are coveted by teams hoping for a playoff appearance. The high-scoring team moves directly to the championship while the next six teams compete in a semifinal round to earn a place in the championship. It all came down to the last three regular season…
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Delco Home to Five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com calculated its rankings based on academic and student life data, along with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of users.…
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