Education
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Here’s How the Upper Darby School Weapons AI Detector Is Doing
The new AI weapons detection system installed in December in the Upper Darby School District detected seven knives or box cutters, two brass knuckles, and seven pepper spray devices. No guns were detected. The end-of-school-year list was provided by School District Superintendent Daniel McGarry who gave a progress report on the Evolv technology, reports Madeleine…
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Anne Churchman, Former Radnor School District Manager, Remembered
Anne Churchman, retired office manager for the Radnor Township School District and a teacher’s aide at Main Line Child Care Center, died May 29 at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square. She was 100. Mrs. Churchman, who traced her ancestors back to the Mayflower, earned an English degree from Villanova University at age 50 and was…
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Botanical Illustrations Exhibit Open Through Jun. 26 at DCCC Art Gallery
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting an exhibit of botanical illustrations showcasing a stunning array of work by artists of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Exhibitors (PSBI) through June 26, 2025 in the Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road,…
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Penn State Brandywine Professor Wins Research Scholar Award
Five faculty members at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses, including Jennifer M. Zosh at Penn State Brandywine, were honored with awards at the end of the spring semester – three given by the University College for research, teaching, and service and two from the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses in recognition of innovative…
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DCCC Track & Field Shines at NJCAA Nationals with Multiple Podium Finishes
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) student athletes put on stellar performances at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Meet, held May 8-10, in Utica, N.Y. There were multiple Nationals podium finishes for the tough little team that does not have a track of its own. They practice at 6:30…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The installations is part of a solution for a major health risk. According to a 2022 analysis of district water sources conducted by PennEnvironment and various local nonprofits, 98…
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Widener University Honors Brent Satterly, Recipient of Wollman Award for Inclusion
Widener University announced that Professor Brent Satterly of the Center for Social Work Education has been honored with the 2025 Julie E. Wollman Endowed Award for Inclusion and Belonging. The award was announced May 5 at a university town hall meeting for faculty and staff by Micki Davis, vice president of Inclusion and Belonging. The award…
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Wilmington University Awards 3,900 Degrees at 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Wilmington University celebrated its 54th Commencement ceremonies on Jun. 1-2, awarding more than 3,900 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del. Graduates, spanning ages from 18 to 73, represented 61 countries on continents including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. More than 2,100 completed their degrees entirely online.…
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Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World
In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…
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Peirce College Graduate’s Journey To Commencement: Donna Payton
Today’s feature is Donna Payton, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “In February 2022, I found myself feeling dissatisfied with my online experience at Liberty University. I shared my concerns with my husband, John Payton, who is a proud graduate of Peirce College. John, who earned his Bachelor of…
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Immaculata University Partners with PONL to Offer Tuition Discounts for Nursing Students
Immaculata University continues its support of local nurses by adding a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL). This new partnership, effective Aug. 1, 2025, offers PONL members discounted tuition for select Immaculata graduate and undergraduate degree programs, which are available in online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery formats. For active PONL members interested in…
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Bonner-Prendie Grad Kristen Ogogo Earns Full Scholarship to Princeton
Kristen Ogogo was raised by a single mom from Kenya and knows the value of hard work and sacrifice. “If it weren’t for my mom coming here at 19 years old with only $15 in her pocket, she would not have been able to make a way for her two children to live the American…
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In the Wake of Tragedy, Souderton High School Students Take Project R U OK? to the Capital
After a classmate’s failed suicide attempt, Souderton High School’s Thomas Fedesco knew something had to be done. The high school senior brought his concerns to school administrators and launched Project R U OK? – a student-led initiative aimed at making mental health resources more visible, accessible, and supported. Project R U OK has since grown…
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Meet the Philly Teacher Using Eagles, Phillies Stats to Engage Her Math Students
Amber Kiley, an elementary school teacher at MaST Community Charter School II, places a local twist on her math lessons that really gets her students engaged, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. At the Northeast Philadelphia school, she uses her students’ love for the Eagles and Phillies to make learning arithmetic and measurements more…
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Discover Your Future at Harcum College’s Open House on Jun. 17
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to experience campus life firsthand at its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, Jun. 17, from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to explore what makes Harcum the “college of possibilities.” The day begins in Klein Hall, with check-in from 11:00-11:20 AM. Guests will enjoy…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a ceremony at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium. The students, chosen for their vision and commitment to their communities, are…
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GMercyU to Host 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 29
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton, a King of Prussia-based construction firm, and will be held at the Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers. The tournament is a scramble format in…
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after graduating high school. I had attempted to attend Temple University and CCP, but I still hadn’t shaken off the high school C-student mentality. Honestly, I carried that mentality with me…
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