Education
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Penn State Great Valley To Host Talk on Dining Out in the Gilded Age Nov. 7
Penn State Great Valley will host a community event on Nov. 7 at 7:00 PM featuring Author and Food Historian Becky Libourel Diamond, who will discuss how the American Gilded Age gave rise to a new elevated dining scene throughout the country, from private social clubs and restaurants that became the nexus for business deals…
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GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement
Gwynedd Mercy University student Hannah Ruch, a junior studying education, is gaining unique experience via her Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a staff report from GMercyU. After attending GMercyU’s Autism Conference last April, Ruch was motivated to seek a position that would deepen her understanding of diverse…
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Penn State Great Valley Software Engineering Student Overcomes Odds To Code for Amazon in Internship
Penn State Great Valley student Daniel Kumankumah found great success as a Software Engineering Intern, but his journey included challenges and triumphs, beginning with the internship application process, he said. He applied to dozens of positions and was turned down — a natural part of the process, he knew, but still disappointing. He went to…
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DCCC Presents ‘William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom’ on Nov. 6
This fall, Delaware County Community College is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the College will present “William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom” on Wednesday, Nov. 6…
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DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition
The Delaware Valley University Soil Judging Team — the Augering Aggies — recently traveled to Rhode Island for the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition. Soil Judging is the pinnacle of experiential learning within the field of soil science and is highly applicable across other disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, civil engineering, biology, etc. This fall,…
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Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders
Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law enforcement officers from Chester County, as well as first responders, significant tuition discounts on both undergraduate and graduate programs. This initiative is effective immediately. Members of the Chester County FOP receive a 25 percent tuition…
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5 Common College Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The college application process can feel overwhelming, and with so much at stake, it’s easy to make simple mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting into your dream school. However, understanding these common pitfalls — and knowing how to avoid them — can set you up for success. We’ll cover five of the most…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Nov. 4
As they prepare to face a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College men’s basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels good about his 2024-2025 squad. The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team features several former high school stars, including quick Darrius Best of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C.; savvy guard Jabree Martin of Wilmington’s Great…
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GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Psychology program offers students a head start on a Counseling master’s degree, saving them time and up to $9,000 in graduate tuition. Launched for the 2024-25 academic year, the 4+2 Early Entry to GMercyU’s M.S. in Counseling program enables Psychology majors to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses during their senior year. “We are…
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DCCC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition Nov. 4-Dec. 13 with Special Juror’s Talk on Nov. 14
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will present the annual 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, featuring the work of 46 emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region, in the Gallery on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media) from Nov. 4-Dec. 13. Photographer and educator Byron Wolfe is the Jurist for…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group, (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference…
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Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity
Anivesh Sinha, a student in Penn State Great Valley’s master of Science in Information Science program, is working with a team of faculty and students to conduct a Presidential Public Impact Research Project to help bolster Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations’ cybersecurity efforts. This project aims to benefit the community while also providing valuable research experience and learning opportunities for…
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Meet Melody Infantolino: 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student at Peirce College
As part of the college’s latest series, introducing the student-editors of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal, today’s feature is Melody Infantolino, a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program at Peirce College. Check out their interview below to learn more about Melody. Where are you from? I was born in Norfolk,…
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DCCC Empowers Adult Learners via Partnership with ReUp Education
Over 40 million American adults have acquired college credits, but have no degree or credential, according to a 2023 report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Many adult learners have the drive to re-enroll in college but need support as they navigate their return to higher education. To better champion this population of students,…
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Presidential Election Poll Conducted by WCU Indicates Students Have Enthusiastic Voting Intentions
Pennsylvania college voter turnout for the 2024 U.S. presidential election is predicted to be historic in one of the most highly contested battleground states, and students’ votes could help define the outcome of one of the most contentious elections ever. West Chester University Assistant Professor of Statistics Laura Pyott and the statistics students in her…
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DCCC’s Live Music Series Presents the Jason Wolbach Group Nov. 13
Delaware County Community College will close its fall Live Music Series with a performance by the Jason Wolbach Group on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). A dedicated music educator and faculty member at DCCC, Jason Wolbach will present a collection of his favorite…
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Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley
When you meet Chandan Shivalingaiah, you can’t help but notice his drive to improve his skills in software engineering and to use them to improve the world. “The thing about software engineering that excites me is that, using just one simple software, you can reach millions of people,” he said. “By exchanging information with a…
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Launch Your STEM Career with WilmU’s New Chemistry Degree
When Dr. Esosa Iriowen — aka “Dr. E” — talks about chemistry, his face lights up. It is his calling and his passion, which he’s happy to share with students in Wilmington University’s new bachelor of science in Chemistry program, with classes starting in January 2025. “I’m excited about this program because it represents a significant step…
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