Education
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GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Outdoor Concert
On Sunday, Sept. 28, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual free outdoor concert, “The Great Outdoors,” beginning at 3:00 PM on the Back Campus of Immaculata University. 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 popular outdoor concert, featuring the full orchestra, kicks…
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Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge with New Science on Tap Talks
Anyone with an appetite for scientific knowledge is sure to enjoy a new series of free monthly Science on Tap talks by WCU experts that will take place monthly at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). The first program is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16, when Dr. Elliott Arnold, Earth and Space Sciences, opens the…
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West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces
Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are spending months getting inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest, coordinating with future roommates, and shopping for essential items such as stylish headboards and chic “fridge bridges.” …
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Penn State Brandywine Resident Assistants Offer Home Away From Home
Orchard Hall, Penn State Brandywine’s on-campus residence, is more than just a building for students to rest between classes – it’s where they gain independence, build community, and support one another academically. At the very center of it are the resident assistants (RAs) who help make it feel like a true home away from home,…
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Eastern University Dedicates Templeton Hall During Centennial Year and Honors College’s 25th Anniversary
Eastern University recently hosted a blessing ceremony to dedicate Templeton Hall, the newly renovated and expanded home of the Templeton Honors College (THC). The event, held in the Clemens Hall recital space, brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, donors, local clergy, and community members to celebrate this transformative milestone in Eastern’s centennial year and the Templeton…
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Partners with Harcum College to Strengthen Veterinary Career Pathways
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), the region’s leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, has formed new partnership with Harcum College’s Animal Center Management program. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is the Philadelphia region’s trusted leader in specialty, emergency, and urgent veterinary care. With a team of board-certified specialists and highly trained staff, MVA delivers advanced medical care…
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GMercyU’s Griffin Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its newest cohort of the Griffin Scholars Program (GSP) at a reception in Assumption Hall. This is the second year for GSP, which connects incoming first-year students who are underrepresented and first-generation with faculty and staff for intentional support, guidance, and perspective for their first two years on campus. New…
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Immaculata University Honors U.S. Army Veteran Umair Ahmed ’26 with Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal
Immaculata University named U.S. Army veteran Umair Ahmed ’26, of Chester Springs, the recipient of the Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for the 2025-26 academic year. The award was presented during Immaculata’s Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29 on the University’s campus. Sponsored by Kappa Gamma Pi, a national honor society for graduates…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Ninth Annual Concert on the Quad on Sept. 19
Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music presents the ninth annual Concert on the Quad, on a new date and at a new time, on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7:30-9:00 PM. The festive outdoor concert is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of…
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Delaware County Leadership: Todd Williams, PhD, President and CEO, Cairn University
Todd Williams, President of Cairn University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Middletown, Pa., embracing Christianity and theological studies in his early teens, and discovering his love for teaching while giving horsemanship lessons at a local summer camp. After a forklift accident derailed his military ambitions, Williams eventually enrolled in what was then…
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Family Matters: CBS News Philadelphia Spotlights Daughter and Father WilmU Alums
Five years — that’s how long Veda Davida Wooley, Esq., has practiced law, and she’s only 28. A Deputy Attorney General at the Delaware Department of Justice, this Wilmington University (WilmU) alum has passed two state bar exams on her first attempt: Delaware and Nevada. “Proud is probably an understatement. It’s a manifestation of a lot…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts AFA Foundations Exhibit Sept. 11-Oct. 10
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the annual AFA Foundations Exhibition, featuring the work of students taking Foundations Art courses in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). There will be a special Opening Reception on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11:00…
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Student Academic Success Center Opens for New Year at Penn State Brandywine
The newly established Student Academic Success Center on the first floor of the Vairo Building at Penn State Brandywine’s Media campus is the go-to destination for academic support at Penn State Brandywine. Deliberately designed to foster collaboration and achievement, this vibrant space has a lot to offer students, writes Ava Clements for Penn State Brandywine.…
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Comedy Star Chris Distefano Brings One-Night-Only Show to West Chester University Oct. 3
Nationally acclaimed Comedian Chris Distefano, a powerhouse stand-up known for his sold-out arena shows and massive online following, will bring his signature humor to West Chester University for one show only on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8:00 PM. The performance will take place in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High…
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DCCC and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Sign High School Dual Enrollment Agreement
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School recently signed a High School Dual Enrollment (HDSE) Structured Pathways program agreement that enables Bonner & Prendie students to attend DCCC and earn college credits while still in high school, at no cost to them and their families. It is the first Structured…
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East Lansdowne Elementary Teacher Lounge Gets Contest Makeover
East Lansdowne Elementary School teachers are starting the school year with a fresh outlook, thanks to a teachers’ lounge makeover, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. Back in January, Walmart and Crayola partnered on a contest, which East Lansdowne fourth-grade teacher Rachael Albert decided to enter. From 10,000 applicants nationwide, 24 schools were selected. …
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