Education
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Delaware Valley University Celebrates 75 Years at Philadelphia Flower Show with Futuristic Exhibit
Delaware Valley University is participating in the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, that runs through March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year marks the university’s 75th consecutive year at the show, a tradition that began in 1950. This year’s Flower Show theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, challenges exhibitors to…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes Lisa Dukart and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Recognized for its stunning late-Gothic architecture and rich academic heritage, the college stands as a visual and intellectual tribute to legendary…
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DCCC Celebrates 15th Year of Fine Arts Program with Special Art Exhibition Mar. 3-Apr. 11
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting a special group exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the College’s Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree program in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). The exhibit, “15…
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GlobalPost Is Democratizing World Education for Students Across 82 Countries
Local Students Can Access Daily International Reporting for Free International news has fascinated me since I traveled abroad to London in the late ’90s while pursuing my Master of Journalism degree at Temple University. Beyond the scope of our borders in the U.S., I was introduced to boundless stories that reflected diverse cultures, developing economies,…
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DelVal’s Board of Trustees Announces Neil Clover as Newest Member
Delaware Valley University’s Board of Trustees has announced the election of Neil Clover, Class of 1989, as its newest member. Clover currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at SDI, a leading digital supply chain company specializing in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). In this role, he oversees the organization’s technology strategy and spearheads the adoption…
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Penn State Closing Campuses, Brandywine in Media Unaffected
Pennsylvania State University is looking to close some of its 20 Commonwealth campuses in Pennsylvania to cope with enrollment declines, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It has become clear that we cannot sustain a viable Commonwealth Campus ecosystem without closing some campuses,” said Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi in a statement to the…
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Book a Free Faculty Speaker this Spring through the DCCC Speakers Bureau
Community groups, organizations, senior living communities, and libraries in Delaware and Chester Counties in need of engaging speakers and presentations have access to a valuable free resource: the Speakers Bureau of Delaware County Community College (DCCC). DCCC faculty are available to speak and present on a variety of topics, from entrepreneurship to English literature, and…
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Residents Push Back on Unionville-Chadds Ford’s New Middle School Price Tag
A group of residents are pushing back against the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s decision to build a new middle school, citing misleading cost estimates, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The current school building, constructed in 1971, has many classrooms without windows. According to district officials, the space is maxed out, and the bathrooms…
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Author Michael Wolraich Visits WCU for Lecture and Book Signing for ‘The Bishop and the Butterfly’
On Thursday, February 27, journalist and historian Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, will make a guest appearance at West Chester University (WCU). All are welcome to attend this free lecture, book signing, and reception at 3:30 PM in Philips Autograph Library in the Philips…
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See What a New Weapons Detection System Found on Its First Day in Upper Darby Schools
Students lined up at Upper Darby High School Dec. 4 for their first Evolv weapons detector walk-through, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. By the time the students were finished passing through the new Evolv system, a pair of brass knuckles and a knife were spotted. The AI that runs the Evolv system wasn’t…
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DelVal, Bucks County Foodshed Alliance to Host Renowned Entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy
Delaware Valley University and the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance will host an engaging and educational evening with Dr. Doug Tallamy, a distinguished entomologist and New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Tallamy will present “Nature’s Best Hope” on Wednesday, April 2 in DelVal’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Doors open at 6 PM, and the presentation will…
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Haverford High’s Leon Smith Highlights Black Excellence in a World That Doesn’t Always See It
Leon Smith, a 22-year teacher at Haverford High School, is also Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. In that role, the African American Studies teacher will not only represent the Commonwealth in the National Teacher of the Year competition but will work with legislators to improve student success and diversity writes Cheyenne Conn for Fox…
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Advance Your Career with an MBA from Gwynedd Mercy University
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Business Administration can help get you there. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’s Best MBA Accelerated Programs List in 2024, GMercyU’s online, accelerated program offers two tracks to best suit the career you desire: Strategic Management and Leadership or Healthcare Administration. The…
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DCCC Political Science Professor’s Work on Exhibit at Smithsonian Institution
Over 50 Delaware County Community College students, faculty, and staff are spending this Presidents Day at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. to visit an exhibit featuring one of their own — DCCC Political Science professor Ife Williams, Ph.D. Williams’ research is being featured in the exhibit “In Slavery’s Wake:…
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From Canvas to Conversation: Spring Awaits at Penn State Great Valley
As the seasons shift, so does the landscape of artistic expression at the Henry Gallery. This spring, immerse yourself in “DVAL Presents…,” a captivating showcase of talent from the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). On display through Mar. 14, this exhibit brings together an eclectic mix of artists, each unveiling their creative spirit through a…
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WCU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Honored at MLK Celebration
This year’s West Chester University Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, organized and hosted by the Society of WCU (formerly WCU’s Frederick Douglass Society), saw the presentation of several awards. The program celebrates King’s civil rights work and promotion of nonviolent struggle for racial justice. WCU alumni who exemplify King’s legacy are recognized at the event…
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These Lovebird Stories Started on Campus at Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine is recognizing lovebirds this Valentine’s Day whose stories started at the Media campus. Vinny and Bobbi Gallo (class of 2013), met at the campus gym in 2009. Bobbi, now Brandywine’s athletic director, remembers it happening during a volleyball game that Vinny was in. She joined the team halfway through the season and…
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West Chester University Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2025 Idea Challenge
The 13th Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU) is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Co-hosted by the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic,…
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