Education
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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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Delaware County Leadership: Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs, Penn State Great Valley
Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs at Penn State Great Valley, spoke with DELCO Today about his childhood in India as the eighth of nine siblings in a military family. Frequent moves made him introspective and academically driven, eventually leading him to pursue computer science in the U.S. after an…
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Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic Celebrated 25th Anniversary on Jun. 2
Harcum College hosted its 25th Annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic on Monday, Jun. 2, at the Llanerch Country Club. This signature fundraising event brings together alumni, trustees, friends, and community members for a fun and engaging day of golf, tennis, pickleball, and celebration in support of student scholarships. The 2025 Classic marked…
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Penn State Great Valley Leads the Way in Career Prep for Today’s Job Market
In a job market evolving at breakneck speed, today’s professionals face new challenges — and new opportunities. At Penn State Great Valley, Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, plays a pivotal role in helping graduate students navigate this dynamic landscape with clarity and confidence. Reflecting on the sweeping changes sparked by the pandemic, Seeherman…
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First Students in DCCC’s ‘Good Jobs’ Tuition-Free Welding Program Earn Certificates
The first cohort of students to take advantage of a new tuition-free welding training opportunity offered through Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and Philadelphia Works’ Good Jobs Challenge has completed DCCC’s Welding Certificate Program — and they are thrilled about their newly acquired skills. “It was a great experience,” said student Andre Robinson of Brookhaven. “I…
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Widener Nursing Students Receive Self-Defense Training From Former Marine
Students at Widener University received some unique training recently from a former U.S. Marine. The free workshop on April 19 taught the students self-defense techniques that could be used against a combative patient. The session took place on Widener’s Chester campus and involved about 15 nursing students. Most of the attendees were sophomores or juniors…
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DelVal Partners with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to Elevate Campus Dining Experience
Delaware Valley University has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining services provider, following a competitive review process aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The partnership will commence operations on July 1 and will include residential, athletic, catering, conference, and retail dining, resulting in a comprehensive approach…
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Elizabeth D. Reevey: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Elizabeth D. Reevey, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “A goal delayed is not denied. That was my mantra to keep myself motivated to complete my goal no matter how long or difficult this journey may seem. I remember going to a technical school in the…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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Theresa Major Payton’s Vision: A Business School Rooted in Purpose and Innovation
For Theresa Major Payton ’89, Immaculata University has always been more than just a place of learning but rather a launchpad for a career that took her from the university’s intimate campus to the West Wing of the White House, and eventually to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. Now, with the establishment of the Major-Payton…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Two actions from Pennsylvania would keep it from having to cut art, athletic, and music programs next year. “This is not something that I want to do,” Superintendent…
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Widener Celebrates Two Employees with Esteemed Distinguished Service Award
Each year, Widener University in Chester recognizes two longstanding employees for their hard work and commitment to the university with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. This year, President Stacey Robertson presented the awards to Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean of Widener University Commonwealth…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Among them, six are proud graduates of Holy Family University’s School of Education — a testament to the university’s lasting impact on classrooms across the region. Presented by the Christian…
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Fed Funding Uncertainties Create Unique Swarthmore College Budget
Swarthmore College’s board of managers is taking the unusual step of adopting a three-months-only budget starting in July as it faces federal funding uncertainties, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That includes a potential endowment tax increase from 1.4 percent to 14 percent that could cost the college between $18 million and $28 million…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium
Students from nine eastern Penn State campuses (Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and York) presented their research at the 14th annual Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 26, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The symposium, which took place in Brandywine’s Commons/Athletics Center gymnasium in Media Borough,…
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DCCC’s Upper Darby Center to Host Jun. 11 Open House
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will hold an Open House on Wednesday, Jun. 11, from 5-7:00 PM at its Upper Darby Center (1570 Garrett Road, Upper Darby), just behind the Barclay Square Shopping Center. Learn about the course offerings leading to a certificate or associate degree in much-needed programs that meet hiring needs in the…
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Villanova Invests $40M as Part of Rosemont College Merger Agreement
Villanova University’s merger with Rosemont College includes a $40 million investment by Villanova, writes Susan Snyder and Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Catholic universities agreed in March to merge by 2028. Rosemont College will merge into the larger Villanova University beginning in 2027. Students now enrolled will have until June 2028 to…
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Experiential Learning: How ‘Invaluable’ Externships Enrich WilmU Law Students
Growing up, Mary Macmillan wanted to be a Lawyer or a Veterinarian, and high school externships helped her decide. Now a Wilmington University School of Law student, she’s making the most of another externship, this time at Delaware’s Office of the Child Advocate. “Wilmington has given me such amazing opportunities to be involved in the Delaware legal community,” stated Macmillan,…
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