Education
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Upper Darby High Grad Jayden Alston Has 20 College Offers, $1.4M in Grants
When Jayden Alston graduates Upper Darby High School June 10, he will have acceptance letters from at least 20 colleges and access to $1.4 million in merit scholarships, reports KYW via CNN Newsource. The high school track star has pushed himself to turn his life around after once struggling academically. Track gave the Upper Darby…
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With School Back in Session, Now Is the Time to Nominate a Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
With school back in session, there’s no better time to shine a light on the educators who are inspiring students every day. Citadel Credit Union is once again accepting nominations for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award, a program designed to honor exceptional teachers across the region. As students settle back into classrooms, Citadel is…
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Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated
Reentry isn’t always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society. These individuals — who might leave prison without a home, a car, or a job — may feel as though they need an advanced degree just to navigate the complicated galaxy of agencies they encounter as they reenter civilian life. To help…
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Delaware County Community College Seeks Candidates for Its Board of Trustees
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is expanding to a 15-member Board of Trustees and, as such, is seeking two candidates to fill those positions. The positions would be six-year terms that end on Jun. 30, 2030. Interested candidates should contact the President’s Office at [email protected] or call 610-359-5288. The application deadline is Oct. 11, 2024.…
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GMercyU’s Erica Brace One of Just Eight Students in State to Receive McLean Scholarship for Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Erica Brace is one of just eight students across the state to receive the prestigious McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a staff report from GMU. The scholarship is awarded through the Association for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). “I applied…
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Immaculata Symphony Kicks Off the 2024-25 concert Season with an Outdoor Concert
The Immaculata Symphony begins its concert season with an outdoor performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3:00 PM on Immaculata University’s back campus. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to the Alumnae Hall Theater. The Immaculata Symphony is an outstanding university-community organization that has been performing since the University’s founding…
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How to Write Standout College Essays: Tips for Success
Six hundred and fifty words. It doesn’t sound like much. Yet, the simple length of a common app college essay can be overwhelming for so many students. At Premium Prep College Counseling, we believe writing these essays is one of the most exciting and critical parts of the college application journey. It’s your chance to…
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DCCC Tackles Timely Topics with Fall Speaker and Author Series
This fall, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. From coaches to filmmakers, from bestselling authors to successful entrepreneurs, the intriguing lineup of speakers is designed to create awareness, promote education and understanding and encourage meaningful…
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DelVal Receives Grant from National Film Preservation Foundation to Preserve Two Archived Films
Delaware Valley University has received a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) to fund the preservation of two 16mm acetate films from the university’s archives. The first film, dated 1953-1954, is titled The National Agricultural College and provides a glimpse into the life at the National Agricultural College (NAC) in the years shortly…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Counseling program has received accreditation through 2032 by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). “This achievement is the result of the faculty’s extraordinary time, effort, and work over the past two and a half years,” said Dr. Lisa McGarry, Associate Professor and Dean…
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University of the Arts Files for Bankruptcy After Talks on Potential Temple University Merger Falls Apart
The University of the Arts has filed for bankruptcy three months after shuttering the school, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The bankruptcy filing comes after a plan to merge with Temple University fell through. It also comes two wees after it faced a demand from bondholders for the immediate repayment of more…
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Eastern University to Provide Prospective Undergrads a Glimpse into Student Life at Pair of Open Houses
Eastern University will host a pair of open houses in the fall — on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 19 — that will provide prospective undergraduate students a comprehensive view of life at the university, including campus tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and a complimentary lunch. A nationally recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,500 students, Eastern…
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Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center
Harcum College officials celebrated the opening of a new center for students studying in the art and design fields on Thursday, Sept.12. President Jon Jay DeTemple joined with donors and administrators to cut the ribbon on the Art & Design Center, now an efficient and well equipped on-campus space serving the creative majors. The Art…
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DCCC Teams with Thomas Jefferson University To Offer Discounted Courses to DCCC Community
A new partnership between DCCC and Thomas Jefferson University provides as much as half off tuition; in-person, online, hybrid, certificate, and graduate education opportunities; and a variety of other benefits to DCCC full-time and part-time staff, faculty, members of the Board of Trustees, and immediate family members of these groups and alumni. Through this Community…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based education trade group, writes Stephen Williams for the WHYY. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania survey found – based on reporting from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Gwynedd Mercy University President Discusses Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership with Authority Magazine
Gwynedd Mercy University President Deanne D’Emilio was recently featured in Authority Magazine, where she shared her insights on authentic leadership for women, according to a staff report from GMU. D’Emilio said that confidence, bold decision-making, and risk-taking are three factors that have led to her success as the sixth president of GMercyU, which has only…
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Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University Forge Partnership to Develop Occupational Therapists
Gwynedd Mercy University has partnered with West Chester University to offer WCU undergraduate students a direct pathway to GMercyU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. Through this partnership, students can complete their bachelor’s degree at WCU and then pursue an MSOT degree at GMercyU in an additional two years. As part of the…
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DCCC To Host the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Sept. 26 for Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate Delco Arts Week with a performance by the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). Fareed Simpson-Hankins is a Philadelphia-born Trumpet Player, Composer, Educator, and Bandleader whose music is inspired by the sound of…
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