Education
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister of Washington, D.C. and a professor of theology at Villanova University, will be recognized at the undergraduate ceremony and will serve as its keynote speaker. The Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, former President…
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Wilmington University Law Students Launch Law Review
Wilmington University School of Law students have launched the Wilmington Law Review, a student-edited journal that published its inaugural volume on March 20, 2026. Bringing the publication to life required students to build its structure, processes, and editorial foundation from the ground up, says Law Student and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marisa Rauscher, who holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology…
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Two DCCC Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semifinalists
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation shares that Delaware County Community College students Paulina Jaus of Media and Fatumata Kaba of Folcroft are among the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The Foundation named 485 semifinalists for the scholarship, which supports the nation’s top community college students with financial need seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree at four-year…
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WilmU’s Longstanding Commitment to Online Learning
As a professional E-Learning Developer and Technology Consultant, Chanda Boone understands the value of online education, which is why she chose Wilmington University. From her home in Chesapeake, Va., she’s earning an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation. “I researched, I believe, almost every Ed.D. program in the country, and I had a list of criteria,” said…
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WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time
The College of Health Sciences at West Chester University recently hosted its third annual Food and Sensory Evaluation Competition through the Department of Nutrition, led by Associate Professor Dr. Amir Golmohamadi. Four teams from across campus created original quick bread recipes centered on a single, distinctive ingredient: pistachio. Each team included students, faculty, and staff…
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Eight Delaware County Community College Students Named to 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team
April is Community College Month, and eight Delaware County Community College students were recognized as part of the 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team for their academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Kimberly Briggs of Palmyra, Marjorie Charles-Dasne of Lansdowne, Colin Evans of Toughkenamon, Diego Garcia-Cintora of Kennett Square, Gillian Keener of Aston, Lydia Kirkpatrick of Folsom, Natalia Rodriguez-Lopez of West Chester, and Meredith Stefanelli of…
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WilmU One-on-One: Dr. Matt Wilson Discusses Leading the NCAA’s Faculty Athletics Representatives Association
Dr. Matt Wilson’s commitment to student-athletes extends beyond Wilmington University — as President of the Faculty Athletics Representatives Association within the NCAA, he’s an advocate on the national stage. Wilson serves as a Director and Professor in the College of Education and Liberal Arts and holds an Ed.D in Higher Education leadership and Innovation from the University. Q. Congratulations on your new…
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DelVal to Host Panel Discussion on Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough
Delaware Valley University’s One Health will host a panel discussion, “Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough,” on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Moderated by Doylestown Borough Councilman Dennis Livrone, the panel will include: Panelists will discuss the collaborative planning process that led to the development of Doylestown…
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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes juniors and seniors who have excelled both in the classroom and beyond. Of 111 students who completed applications, the University honored 68 students: 50 seniors and 18 juniors. Representing all the University’s colleges and schools,…
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Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art & Design Sign Transfer Agreement
Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art & Design have signed a new articulation agreement that will allow DCCC students to transfer seamlessly to Moore to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Under the agreement, students who earn an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art–Studio at DCCC will be eligible to transfer into…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student Union ballrooms (110 West Rosedale Avenue) from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. This showcase of excellence in academic inquiry encompasses work from students, faculty, and staff from across the University in a celebration of knowledge and discovery.…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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West Chester University Kicks Off Earth Week with 2026 Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University will launch its 2026 Earth Week celebration with its annual Zero Waste Summit on Monday, Apr. 20, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Sykes Student Union Ballroom (110 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester). Hosted by the WCU Office of Sustainability, the event is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Light snacks will be provided.…
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DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education
Delaware Valley University has received an It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The $36,000 grant supports DelVal’s Expanding and Enhancing Sexual Assault Prevent Efforts project launched in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proposed project outlines a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to strengthening sexual violence prevention, awareness, and…
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DCCC Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Trooper Training
Delaware County Community College’s new agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police will enable Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates to receive 24 credits toward an associate degree in Emergency Management and Planning at no cost to the state police troopers. The agreement acknowledges the depth and quality of PSP Academy training and creates a seamless pathway…
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West Chester University WCU Week 2026: Complete Event Guide
With Golden Rams at the heart and spirit of WCU, there’s a lot to be excited about this spring. A weeklong series of events will celebrate everything WCU — its heart, its spirit, its research excellence, its support, its future, and its neighboring community. The following are dates, times, and locations for some super fun…
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Villanova University Acquires 8-Acre Site Next to Cabrini Campus
Villanova University has acquired an 8.3-acre residential parcel next to Cabrini University as it looks for opportunities to grow its campus. The parcel at 1250 Upper Gulph Road was purchased for $2.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is located between the Cabrini campus in Radnor and St. David’s Golf Club in…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…
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