Education
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Looking at a $2.6M Deficit
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District needs a “cultural shift” around spending, or it will face major fiscal problems in the 2027-28 school year, predicts Superintendent Russell Johnston. Johnston and business administrator DeJuana Mosely gave the finance committee a dire look at the district’s finances on Nov. 18, highlighting increased staffing costs, subpar inventory management, and costly…
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Wilmington University Prevention Science Alum to Launch Nonprofit
Dr. Foday Kamara will never forget the day he landed in New York City from Liberia: Feb. 4, 1999. Then 15 years old, he went from second grade back home to ninth grade in the United States — and passed every class. “For me, it’s all about discipline,” said Dr. Kamara, who owns a Commercial Cleaning…
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Dr. Tori Nuccio Honored with PASSHE’s Keepers of the Flame Award
Dr. Tori Nuccio, WCU Deputy Director of Financial Aid, has been honored with the Keepers of the Flame Award by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The award, established in 2022, recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable, and…
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Wilmington University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New School of Law Building
On Nov. 12, Wilmington University (WilmU) hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its new three-story, 52,000-square-foot School of Law building at its Brandywine location. Modern Spaces Built To Inspire Legal Learning Designed to expand access to student-centered, practice-ready legal education, the facility features a majestic three-floor atrium with expansive windows and a welcoming main entrance and reception area. It…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Little Women, The Broadway Musical’ Nov. 20-23
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Little Women, The Broadway Musical, Nov. 20-23, 2025. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, this musical adaptation brings to life the enduring story of the March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate growing up during the Civil War era. Performances take…
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Immaculata University Hosts Festive Christmas Meet & Greet for Prospective Students Dec. 4
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet and greet event on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 PM in the Great Hall on the University’s campus. This event is for high school students exploring colleges, college students interested in transferring, and adult learners interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Prospective students…
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Wilmington University Alum Appointed to Maryland State Board of Education
After more than 30 years in higher education, Wilmington University alum Alverne “Chet” Chesterfield brings extensive experience to his new role as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education. “It’s important that we understand that when we work with education, we have to put students first,” said Chesterfield, who earned an M.S. in Management with a concentration…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Closes Suddenly This Week for All But Seniors
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will close Nov. 21, six months early for all underclassmen except seniors, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. The school was to stay open into the spring for the 2025-2026 academic season before closing for good. That is no longer possible, school officials said, citing “ongoing staff turnover and higher-than-expected…
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DCCC Is First Community College in PA to Offer Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90 percent of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI has increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report. In an increasingly competitive job market, AI…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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Citadel Credit Union Marks 25 Years of Honoring Educators During American Education Week
During American Education Week, Citadel Credit Union is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA), a program that has recognized more than 430 local educators and distributed nearly $600,000 in grants to teachers across Greater Philadelphia. This milestone year is not just about looking back but about listening. To commemorate…
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WilmU One-on-One: Alumna Abigail Chomo Shares Her Experiences in the WilmU MBA Program
Recent graduate Abigail Chomo is familiar with balancing a busy schedule. While completing her MBA as a full-time student, she also worked part-time and met the rigorous demands of being an athlete on the University’s track and field team. She credits WilmU’s flexibility, affordability, scholarship programs, and supportive culture as significant factors in her success. …
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Penn State Brandywine, Widener and DCCC Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
Penn State Brandywine held a joint leadership meeting with Widener University and Delaware County Community College on Oct. 31, reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, student success and strengthening higher education partnerships across Delaware County. The meeting focused on the higher education landscape in the region and ways the institutions can collaborate in the future,…
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GMercyU Social Work Professor Has Personal Connection to Historical Moment in Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Wade Luquet, a professor of social work at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently had the honor of introducing the keynote speaker at The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-PA) conference. Civil rights pioneer Dr. Leona Tate served as the keynote speaker, where she shared how her place in America’s history inspired…
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DCCC to Train 45 Entry-Level Industrial Machinery Mechanics Tuition-Free
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will train up to 45 students to become entry-level industrial machinery mechanics at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, which has been awarded $190,236 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration in support of the Philadelphia Works’ Good Jobs Challenge in southeastern Pennsylvania.…
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Widener University Welcomes 5 New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has announced the newest members of its board of trustees, who include four alumni and one current student. Their appointments took effect in May, and the board held its first full meeting of the new academic year on Oct. 30. As the university’s governing body, Widener’s board of trustees is entrusted with the…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Nov. 19-22
Winner of five Tony Awards on Broadway, including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is coming to Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Based on a bestselling book, it is the poignant and funny story about Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with an extraordinary neurodivergent mind who sets out to solve…
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