Education
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Kate Royer Makes Sure Widener Students Feel at Home on Move-in Day
For area colleges, the start of fall classes is quickly approaching and students are moving back to campus. At Widener University’s campus in Chester, “Move-In Day” is more than unpacking boxes, thanks in part to the efforts of Kate Royer, Widener’s Campus Visit Coordinator, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. It’s her job to…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Paul Seiverd Reflects on His Experiences in the B.S. in Organizational Leadership Program
Paul Seiverd was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Business, Undergraduate Programs Ceremony. With over three decades of leadership experience, he is a senior manager in supply chain operations at Macy’s, overseeing a direct-to-consumer distribution center. In this role, he has developed a passion for giving back and supporting the communities his team serves,…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according to recent rankings by Niche.com. Niche.com, renowned for its comprehensive methodology in evaluating campus safety, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside student and alumni feedback to determine…
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Immaculata University Launches New Community Music School Serving Musicians of All Ages and Skill Levels
Immaculata University has launched the Immaculata University Community Music School, a new program designed to provide high-quality music instruction and performance opportunities to learners of all ages and abilities from Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Berks counties and beyond. Music has been a core part of Immaculata University’s identity since its founding in 1920. With a strong…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology for colleges that are the best value for your money is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates, and student debt using data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability. Holy Family is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars — out of the state’s 147…
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DCCC Student from Chester County Awarded $5,000 Dunkin’ Scholarship
Needah-e-Fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern, a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Gangji is one of 20 students selected from more than 1,600 applicants to receive $5,000 to support their pursuit of part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges, universities or vocational-technical schools.…
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Immaculata University Sees Largest Incoming Class in School History
Immaculata University is set to welcome its largest incoming undergraduate class in the history of the University, with more than 415 first-year students and more than 60 transfer students enrolling. As 2024’s incoming undergraduate class was the largest in a decade, with 275 first-year students and 69 transfers, this year’s incoming class sets a new…
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DCCC Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to Neumann University
Chandeep Kaur of Upper Darby, a recent graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a Neumann University Full-Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for two years at Neumann for Kaur to complete her bachelor’s degree. She intends to major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cybersecurity. Kaur…
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Eastern University Launches Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Eastern University will launch a new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing, starting in Fall 2026. This program prepares students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn the following credentials and degrees within Eastern’s one comprehensive program: This innovative, 75-credit program can be completed in only two years. During the first four semesters, students will spend…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second-largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct resources…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Abigail Hammer-Rupp Discusses Her Experiences in the M.S. in Digital Communication Program
Abigail Hammer-Rupp was a 2025 Commencement Speaker for the WilmU College of Technology, Graduate Programs Ceremony. She earned her bachelor’s in Web Design, summa cum laude, from the University in 2024 and quickly followed that up with earning her master’s in Digital Communication. A volunteer Communications Intern with the Childhood Cancer Society, she recently accepted a…
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Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes joins Brandywine Alumni Society board
Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes, class of 2011, has joined the Brandywine Alumni Society as a board member, bringing his passion for community, mentorship and giving back to a campus close to home, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. A Philadelphia native and proud Penn Stater, Frakes hopes to make a meaningful impact by…
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DCCC Welcomes Chef Jonathan Fike as Director of Culinary
Chef Jonathan Fike, a seasoned Culinary Professional with over two decades of experience, is the new Director of Culinary at Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Fike will lead DCCC’s award-winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program, which has locations in Marple Township, Phoenixville, and — starting in spring 2026 — at DCCC’s upcoming new Southeast Center in…
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WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will be demanding. Today, West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion launched a sector analysis survey designed to gather real-time intelligence from industry leaders about the specific workforce needs that…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school’s council of trustees approved additional housing in the spring for the 409-acre campus through building additions, renovations, and a new…
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Widener University Chef Competes in Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Culinary Competition
After a highly competitive showdown amongst colleagues from across the country, Widener University Chef Matt Clarke earned a coveted spot to compete in the final Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Competition on July 16th at the Culinary Institute of America, where Chef Clarke earned a Bronze ACF (American Culinary Federation) medal. The chefs were judged by ACF-certified…
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Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss
Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…
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