Education
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Summer Internships in a Range of Fields Position DCCC Students for Career Success
Working in fields ranging from Science to Government to Manufacturing, more than 25 Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students gained invaluable experience this summer in fields related to their majors. The County of Delaware, Maguire Products, Russell Roofing, Trinity Property Consultants, and The Wistar Institute are just a few of the places DCCC students could…
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Immaculata University to Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Info Sessions
Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…
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Valley Forge Academy Problems Over the Years Led to Closing
Mixed-up priorities may have hastened the closing of Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, write Max Marin, William Bender, and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The elite boarding school that serves grades seven to 12 is closing in 2026, with VFMA leaders citing declining enrollment and rising insurance premiums. The school also faces…
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WCU Unveils New Football Field Name and New Video Scoreboard to Honor Alumni Legends
Two Golden Rams who have dedicated decades to advancing West Chester University (WCU) — Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson ’70 and Tom Fillippo ’69 — received the ultimate tribute when their names were revealed on the University’s football field. The name Tomlinson-Fillippo Field, which stretches 30 total yards in length from one 35-yard line of the football…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity Center in Bucks County, four therapists — Edie Cohen, LPC; Dana Cohen, LMFT; Elyse Hibbs, LCSW; and Justin Benner, LCSW — gathered for a roundtable conversation that was equal parts…
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Call for Entries for Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists at DCCC
The Call for Entries is open for the Gallery at Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, an annual exhibition that features the work of emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region. Submissions will be collected from now through Jan. 4, 2026. Regional, emerging artists are invited to submit up…
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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Cracked the Top 10
Three Delaware County public high schools ranked in the top 10 out of 100 public high schools for the Philadelphia region in 2024. Radnor High School came in 4th out of 100, writes Hillary O’Connor for Philadelphia Magazine. Its 1,175 students experience a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio, with a 73 percent proficiency in math,…
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Building Businesses and Communities: WilmU Partners With Launcher To Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Most people’s paths in life don’t follow a straight line, and Jamie Shanklin-Spencer is no exception. Her journey took her from owning a hair salon to being a farmer. “I was diagnosed with two autoimmune disorders a few years ago, and since then I’ve changed my eating habits,” said Shanklin-Spencer, who started gardening, which led to farming…
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DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field. DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on…
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Wharton School Receives Largest Gift in History, Will Establish First New Degree Program in 50 Years
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks the largest donation the Wharton School has ever been gifted in its 144-year history. With it, the school plans to establish the new Master of Science…
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Widener University Receives Record $10M Gift for School of Nursing
Widener University announces it has received a $10 million gift, the largest in university history, for its School of Nursing. The transformational gift was made by alumnus Jack Dwyer ’78 and his wife Nancy to support Widener’s nationally celebrated nursing program and advance its mission of preparing the next generation of nurse leaders. In recognition…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tim Hamill, Director of Athletics, Holy Family University
Tim Hamill, a Philadelphia native who grew up in Mayfair and graduated from Father Judge High School, is the director of athletics at his alma mater, Holy Family University. Hamill recently spoke with DELCO Today, reflecting on what it means to lead the athletics program at Holy Family, the growth and achievements the department has…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Open House, Penn State Day
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend two fall admission events at Penn State Brandywine in October. The open houses will allow attendees to learn about the Penn State admission process and the many options and opportunities available, including academic programs, student life and athletics, career services, and on-campus housing in the residence…
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DCCC Partners with Kelleher Family on $250K Match Challenge to Support New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
When Andrew Kelleher of Newtown Square decided to take an Emergency Medical Technician training course at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), he took time to get to know his fellow students — and realized that many were struggling financially to continue their studies. He and his wife, Sharon, began discussing how they could help. Together,…
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WCU’s Seventh Annual Global Hispanic Film Festival, Latino/a/x Communities Conference Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, West Chester University (WCU) honors the contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans with programs and activities. One annual activity is the Global Hispanic Film Festival 2025 – Virtual Edition, which is free and open to the public (register here to receive links…
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Wilmington University Programs Again Named Among Forbes Advisor’s Top Online Degrees
Wilmington University (WilmU) once again made Forbes Advisor’s list of Best Online Degrees, based on credibility, affordability, student outcomes, and student experience. Four programs ranked in their respective top 10 — ranging from certificate to doctorate and Environmental Science to Finance. “Forbes Advisor’s recognition reflects the strong foundation we built in online learning nearly two…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…
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WilmU Once Again Named a Military Friendly Gold Award School
Retired Marine Sgt. Jonathan Cruz didn’t dream of becoming a Lawyer until later in life, and now he’s building his future at Wilmington University School of Law. “I grew up in a very poor neighborhood in the Bronx, N.Y., and it just felt like it was out of my league,” said Cruz, a disabled veteran and one of…
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