Education
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DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations
Two of Delaware Valley University’s leaders have been appointed to key positions in agricultural organizations. Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at DelVal, was recently appointed as a State Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence. Chris Becker, DelVal’s Director of Agricultural Operations, was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Farm…
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Delaware County Community College Student Named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Delaware County Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Student Needah-e-fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern was one of 210 students nationally recognized as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. This recognition includes a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Open to Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide, the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program…
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WilmU Program Director Dr. Debra Berke Wins the Jan Trost Award
“Grattis!” That’s Swedish for congratulations, as Wilmington University (WilmU) applauds Dr. Debra Berke, winner of the Jan Trost Award. Named for a Swedish sociologist, it “recognizes outstanding contributions in international family studies.” “I was surprised. I was shocked. I was honored,” stated Berke, the Director of WilmU’s Psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science. The International…
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Join Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day for Better Oral Health
Harcum College invites families and the community to its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic (750 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr). This free event offers an excellent opportunity to protect your child’s smile with professional preventative dental care. Designed especially for children ages 6-12, the event provides vital services, including:…
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Pennsbury School District Adjusts Start Times: High School Begins Nearly Later, Middle School Earlier
The Pennsbury School District is adjusting its start times, shifting high schools to a later start while also moving middle schools to an earlier one, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Beginning in September, high school students will start their day at 8:15 a.m., nearly an hour later than the current 7:20…
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WilmU to Host Virtual Open House on Feb. 5
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 7 AM-7 PM. In addition to having the application fee waived at this event, you can: Ready to elevate your career? At 1 PM, join an informational session on WilmU’s doctoral programs to explore life-changing…
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Immaculata University Hosts Nursing Info Session Feb. 4
Immaculata University is hosting a two-hour information session for undergraduate nursing programs and the accelerated, second-degree nursing program on Tuesday, Feb. 4, starting at 6:00 PM in Loyola Hall on the University’s campus. This event is for high school students and college transfer students interested in studying nursing, as well as graduates and professionals with a bachelor’s…
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Learn More About Widener’s Campus at Widener Day Open House Feb. 2
Widener University will host a Widener Day open house Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for undergraduate admitted, incoming and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. “A college degree is a valuable advantage for a…
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Associate Dean at GMercyU the President-Elect of New Jersey State Nurses Association
Dr. Kristin Sagedy, Associate Dean of The Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions at Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently elected as the new President-Elect of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sagedy served as President of Region 5 of the NJSNA. She was nominated as President-Elect…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews McLean promised $4 million to her alma mater to be realized at the time of her passing. McLean is a former statistician and researcher for Merck and later held leadership roles at…
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DCCC Announces Early Closing of Southeast Center in Sharon Hill
After 20 years, Delaware County Community College’s Southeast Center located in Sharon Hill will be closing its doors six months earlier than originally planned, writes the Daily Times. The center was supposed to continue operating normally throughout 2025. Unfortunately, due to its building lease not being extended, the center will be closing on June 30.…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. The program serves those living in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia…
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Brandywine Professor Receives Professional Development Grant
Laura Evans, teaching professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Brandywine, recently received a grant through Penn State’s Opportunity Grant Professional Development Program. The program, which just launched and distributed funding for spring 2025, offered $289,183 in grants to 51 awardees, who were teaching and clinical non-tenure-line faculty. The Opportunity Grant is supporting Evans…
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Civil Rights Historian to Speak at DCCC in Honor of MLK Day
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will present a special lecture and musical event in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-8:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media). The event will begin at 6:00 PM with live music and continue at 7:00…
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WCU Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., with Multiple Events
West Chester University (WCU) will host special events across several days honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday is Jan. 20 this year. So that the entire campus community can participate, this year’s events will take place Jan. 22-29. The complete schedule is posted online here. All campus MLK events are open…
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Doctoral Graduate of Holy Family University a Leader in Early Childhood Education and Literacy
Angela Ashley wants to provide every child with the skills necessary to learn to read and write. Ashley has spent most of her recent career working as an administrator in early childhood education and English/language arts in the School District of the City of York. Over the past five years, Ashley has worked on overhauling…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 13-Feb. 14; Special Reception Jan. 22
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its ninth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. The students’ work is on view from Jan. 13-Feb. 14 in the Art Gallery, located…
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Keeping Smiles Healthy: Harcum College to Host Free Oral Care Event
Harcum College is stepping up to promote oral health and wellness in the community with its upcoming Sealant Day, a day dedicated to providing free preventative dental care. The event, open to the public and the Harcum community, will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic on Harcum’s campus at 750…
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