Education
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PRIZE Signing Day: High School Seniors Sign Pledge to Become Teachers
On Thursday, Jun. 26, Marissa Herring (pictured, left, Kennett High School) and Faith Bullen (right, Avon Grove High School) signed commitment declarations to pursue academic journeys that will lead to careers as future teachers in the region. These young women are on their way to becoming excellent educators through West Chester University’s Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or…
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Lead and Inspire: Which WilmU Ed.D. Degree Is Right for You?
Are you looking to lead your school or organization to its next level of success? Wilmington University’s College of Education & Liberal Arts offers two Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs to fit your goals and accommodate your schedule. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (EDL) for K-12 teachers and administrators supports you at the…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Nicholas Phillips Reflects on His Experiences in the B.S. in Behavioral Science Program
Nicholas Phillips was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. He currently works as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing trauma-informed and assent-based care to children with autism. His goals include earning his master’s degree and becoming both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Social and Behavioral Sciences Professor. Q:…
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Art Gallery at DCCC Hosts 2025 Senior Community Services Art Show Jul. 9-31
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 2025 Senior Community Services Art Exhibition “Art for the Ages,” on view Jul. 9-31. This annual exhibition features the work of artists from the Senior Community Services classes offered to seniors through the Center Without Walls program and at their four centers: Schoolhouse, Chester Senior Center, Good…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Summer McMenamin Shares Her Experiences in the M.S. in Health Sciences Program
Summer McMenamin was the 2025 commencement speaker for the WilmU College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences. A registered dental hygienist (RDN) with over a decade of clinical experience, she is an oral health advocate and currently works as a community health navigator. Q: Can you tell us about your WilmU journey? My journey at Wilmington…
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DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Elected to AACC Board of Directors
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents and advocates for nearly 1,000 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 10 million students — approximately half of all U.S.…
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WCU Celebrates 4 High School Seniors Pledging to Become Educators
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage: The Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or PRIZE Program, is boldly teaching school districts how to cultivate exceptional educators who, following their graduation from WCU, have agreed to return to PRIZE school districts to teach. In…
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A WilmU NCAA Milestone: Donte Dockery Jumps Into the History Books
The pressure was on in Pueblo, Colo., as Wilmington University (WilmU) triple jumper Donte Dockery prepared for his last jump of the season. He’d made the finals at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships but stood in ninth place after two jumps — with one chance left. “My whole point and purpose was…
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GMercyU’s Occupational Therapy Program Blends Innovation, Global Service, and Workforce Readiness
The Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Gwynedd Mercy University, much like the other programs in its College of Nursing and Health Professions, is entering a transformative era — one defined by state-of-the-art facilities, global learning experiences, and a streamlined pathway from undergraduate study to a graduate degree in occupational therapy. Central to this evolution is…
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Chester Dad Shellman Washington III, Learned From Daughters’ College Drive
For four years, four or five days a week, Shellman Washington III of Chester, with help from his mom, went on a college drive, taking his twin daughters to and from Neumann University in Aston. It was a learning experience for everyone, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The daughters, who didn’t have the…
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DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History
Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High School in Folsom. The graduation class included 13 newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), nine Chester County Sheriff’s Office officers, four Chester City officers, three Drexel…
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Gina M. Slocum: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Gina M. Slocum, a graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program at Peirce College. “The year was 2015, I faced a significant career setback when I was laid off, from my role as an office manager at a nonprofit organization. In that role, I not only managed the office but…
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WCU Receives Largest Donation to Date of $4.7 Million Through Unique Land Donation Partnership with East Whiteland Township
West Chester University (WCU) has received the largest single gift in its history through an innovative partnership that transforms a generous land gift into both a living laboratory for WCU students and usable public space for Chester County citizens. An anonymous donor gifted a 52-acre farm property, fondly known as Ridley Springs, that has resulted…
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Severe Rise in Endowment Tax ‘Devastating’ to Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College could be hit with a tax rate increase in its endowments from 1.4 percent to anywhere from 14 to 21 percent, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rate increase was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and is now being considered by the U.S. Senate. The impact would be devastating…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds Ford and Tredyffrin-Easttown School Districts placed at No. 8 and No. 12, respectively, in a statewide district ranking by Pittsburgh Business Times. The journal evaluated 482 of the state’s 500…
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Eastern University Ranks Among Fastest Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Pennsylvania
Eastern University ranks eighth out of 25 schools listed on TeachingCertificationDegrees.com’s list of the Fastest Alternative Teaching Certification Programs in Pennsylvania for 2025. With a 12-month completion timeline, Eastern stands among the top institutions across the state that provide streamlined options for aspiring educators to enter the classroom quickly and confidently. TeachingCertificationDegrees.com is a trusted resource that…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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