• Immaculata University Upgrades Campus: Dorm Renovations, Dining Hall Enhancements, and New Boiler

    Immaculata University Upgrades Campus: Dorm Renovations, Dining Hall Enhancements, and New Boiler

    Immaculata University is renovating various areas on campus this summer to accommodate more students, modernize facilities, and conserve energy. The work is underway and will be completed in time for students’ return in the fall. Additional Dorm Rooms in Villa Maria Hall As enrollment numbers increase, demand for on-campus housing increases. As such, Immaculata is…

  • Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less

    Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less

    If you have been looking for the perfect time to continue your education, look no further. Peirce College has launched new incentives to lower costs for our academic programs that prepare you for in-demand jobs in a wide range of fields. New students can earn their Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership or Professional Studies for only $9,900, which is…

  • Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships

    Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships

    Penn State Great Valley held its annual golf outing earlier this summer at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, raising over $30,000 for student scholarships. Seventy-two golfers participated in the event, which also featured a silent auction, wine pull, several raffles, golf contests on the course, and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place golf winners. The…

  • Head Coach Laura Hogan ’90 Retires After Illustrious Career With Delaware Valley University Women’s Basketball

    Head Coach Laura Hogan ’90 Retires After Illustrious Career With Delaware Valley University Women’s Basketball

    Delaware Valley University head women’s basketball coach Laura Hogan ’90 announced her retirement from coaching on Monday morning, after 28 seasons at the helm. Hogan was named the head coach of her alma mater prior to the 1996 season. Her 28 years behind the bench is the most of any coach in DelVal Athletics history.…

  • The Role of Personal Character in the College Admissions Review Process

    The Role of Personal Character in the College Admissions Review Process

    Have you ever thought about how much YOU matter during the admissions process? The answer to this question will vary depending on where you are applying, but as a former admissions counselor for a large public state institution, I can assure you that personality and character do not go unnoticed during the application review process. …

  • University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?

    University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?

    The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on firm footing when its imminent closure was announced on May 31, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. University of the Arts is a private university that was always highly reliant…

  • Register Now for Fall Education at Delaware County Community College – Drop-in Aug. 15-17 & 19-21

    Register Now for Fall Education at Delaware County Community College – Drop-in Aug. 15-17 & 19-21

    Fall registration is still open for all individuals interested in attending Delaware County Community College. With flexible programs and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve, community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet ever-changing workforce needs and serve as an affordable, accessible transfer pathway to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. Delaware County Community College offers 52…

  • Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning

    Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning

    Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and Psychology. The stackable credentials at Penn State are being offered through 27 graduate-level certificates that can be completed online, through Penn State World Campus. To earn a stackable…

  • 2 Delaware County Colleges Included in Six Figure Tuition Update

    2 Delaware County Colleges Included in Six Figure Tuition Update

    Back in 2018 blogger Bryan Alexander posed the question of which would be the first American college or university to charge six-figure tuitions to attend. He’s provided updates every year since. “How do things stand now?” he asked in his latest May 13 blog post at bryanalexander.org. Alexander has released his list from most expensive…

  • Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution

    Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution

    Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna…

  • Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program

    Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program

    The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide Training Program. The program is designed to meet a growing area and statewide need for certified nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes, private care, and the expanding field of home…

  • WCU Study Links Emotional Intelligence to Stress Regulation in Preschoolers

    WCU Study Links Emotional Intelligence to Stress Regulation in Preschoolers

    A new study from West Chester University, led by WCU Psychology Professor Dr. Eleanor Brown, has found that preschool children who have a better understanding of emotions have lower levels of cortisol, a primary stress hormone. This research, which focused on children attending Head Start programs who are economically disadvantaged, highlights the potential benefits of…

  • Germantown Friends School Launches New Research Course That Pairs Students with Scientists

    Germantown Friends School Launches New Research Course That Pairs Students with Scientists

    Germantown Friends School recently launched a novel science course that pairs students with professional scientists, writes Kyle Bagenstone. The “Science Research” course, which launched in fall 2023, brings GFS students out of the classroom and into the working laboratories of scientists from all across the region. The course is spearheaded by the Science Department Chair…

  • WCU’s iCamp Celebrates Expansion and Growth in Seventh Season of Free Summer Media Program

    WCU’s iCamp Celebrates Expansion and Growth in Seventh Season of Free Summer Media Program

    West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Arts and Humanities recently hosted about 35 high school students housed on-campus for iCamp, the summer media program for rising juniors and seniors in high school. Campers immersed themselves in digital media projects including podcasts, websites, games, and filmmaking. They enjoyed the camaraderie of working together to shed light…

  • Navigating the Hyper-Competitive World of College Admissions

    Navigating the Hyper-Competitive World of College Admissions

    In Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film Lady Bird, a memorable scene depicts Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson checking her college admissions results. When she discovers her acceptance to only one college, she reacts with frustration. This scene resonates deeply with today’s college applicants, highlighting the intense and increasingly competitive college admissions landscape. But while the landscape has…

  • From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    When Julia Darlak, who had long been interested in the nursing field, shadowed nurses as a high school student, she was surprised to meet so many who had earned their collegiate nursing education, whether it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduate study, from Immaculata University. “I was inspired by their devotion to their patients’ holistic…

  • DCCC Recognized for Commitment To Improving Experiences for First-Generation College Students

    DCCC Recognized for Commitment To Improving Experiences for First-Generation College Students

    FirstGen Forward™, formerly the Center for First-Generation Student Success, recently named Delaware County Community College as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network member, DCCC displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. “We are extremely…

  • Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

    Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

    The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…