Education
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Remembering Swarthmore Biology Professor Elizabeth Vallen
A Swarthmore College professor, researcher and former department chair is being remembered for creating science education programs for younger students and for mentoring college students and faculty. Elizabeth A. Vallen died April 10 at age 59, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She challenged and supported [students] so that they achieved more than they…
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Pennsylvania Theatre Institute: Summer Theatre Camp at West Chester University Is Back for 7th Year
Since 2018, West Chester University has welcomed Philadelphia-area students to campus to explore all things theatre-related in a fun and supportive environment. The Pennsylvania Theatre Institute, whose “Young Company” camps serve up two two-week sessions each summer for students ages 8-14, has become one of WCU’s finest fixtures. The Pennsylvania Theatre Institute has educated and…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research Initiation program from the National Science Foundation, or NSF. The grant will support Hamza’s research, which aims to revolutionize cognitive sensing technologies for radar and wireless communication systems. By enhancing…
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Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students
Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant Program, which funds scholarships and programming for students with children. Immaculata is receiving $95,268 of the $1.7 million grant. According to the grant, Immaculata can use the funds to directly…
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Seeking Pennsylvania’s Top Colleges? 3 Are in Delaware County
Delaware County has a respectable three out of the 10 top colleges in Pennsylvania, according to statistics put together by Stacker, as reported at msn.com. The Delaware County college ranking the highest on the top 10 list was Swarthmore College, which pulled in at No. 3, just below University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University.…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates 2024 Graduates at Spring Commencement
Penn State Brandywine held May 4 commencement exercises for 130 graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees. The spring 2024 ceremony took place in the campus gymnasium. Four students were awarded associate degrees. Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells commended the graduates for their persistence that led to the milestone occasion. “To our graduates, you have earned your…
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West Chester University Professor Honored with Legislative Citations for Lifetime of Animal Protection and Advocacy
On Monday, Apr. 29, West Chester University Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Cassandra Reyes received Legislative Citations from both the PA State House and PA State Senate for her work in animal protection and advocacy. Reyes was recognized for creating the first known criminal justice college course on animal cruelty in the country, a course…
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West Chester University Salutes Retiring President Dr. Chris Fiorentino
Dr. Chris Fiorentino has dedicated more than 41 years of his life to West Chester University. The results of his work shined through during an April 26 tribute to the retiring university president, through the people who praised his work and the hundreds who gathered at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on campus to…
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Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair
Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery event on May 4 on the University’s Philadelphia campus. “We know that substance use disorder and mental health challenges affect families and communities nationwide,” said University President Anne Prisco…
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WCU To Graduate More than 3,000 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized three days of commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,000 spring graduates and their guests. Combined with the number of graduates from the University’s fall commencement last December, WCU has graduated a total of 4,365 students (both undergraduate and graduate) for the academic year 2023-2024 — 3,315 undergraduates and 1,050…
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Widener Student Research Survey Grows from Chester Roots to International Partnerships
Widener student research is a vital hands-on experience and faculty are always finding new and creative ways to get students involved, writes Nicole Carera, Widener University assistant director of Communications. Faculty in the School of Business Administration found an opportunity with the Philadelphia Union to have students interacting directly with fans. Led by Brian Larson,…
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West Chester University’s Long-time Embedded Therapy Dog, Muddy Puddles, Honored at Retirement ‘Paw-ty’ on May 6
West Chester University’s long-time embedded Therapy Dog, Muddy Puddles, was the guest of honor at an all-campus “paw-ty” with a pack of 15 of his visiting therapy dog buddies on Monday, May 6, from 2-4:00 PM. The celebration was held at West Chester University, Sykes Student Union Ballroom A (110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester).…
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Harcum College Employee Spotlight: Rhonda Gaines
There’s a fresh face heading up Career & Transfer Services at Harcum College. Rhonda Gaines may be new to the community of Harcum students, faculty, and staff, but she is a career professional with abundant experience in the career education field with diverse interests and talents, who is also a published memoirist. She holds a…
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St. David’s Eastern University Aims for $30M in Fundraising
With enrollment up, Eastern University in St. David’s announced last week a $30 million fundraising goal to cover capital projects, invest in school sports teams and offer incentives to attract faculty, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The private Christian college, which turns 100 in 2025, has raised about 50 percent of the amount…
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Harcum College Alumni Spotlight: Dawn Colket
Dawn Colket ’93, a Veterinary Nursing graduate, has been serving as a Surgical Technician at Hickory Veterinary Hospital since January 1994. This year, she celebrates 30 years of employment. Growing up with animals, Colket always had a passion for their care. Her career at Hickory Veterinary Hospital began under the guidance of Dr. Nadine Hackman,…
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Robert J. Bruce of Newtown Square, Widener President Emeritus, Remembered
Robert Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University for 20 years, who also served as a former history teacher, mentor and volunteer, died April 19 at White Horse Village retirement community at age 86, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert J. Bruce joined Widener in 1975 as vice president of development. When he became…
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Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers
Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State Great Valley from May 8-12 on the University Park campus. Throughout the weeklong program, known as Accelerate to Industry: Immersion Week, participants learned from Graduate School alumni, career services professionals, and industry representatives about what it…
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Harcum College Cub Heads to Julliard
Children of Harcum College employees are often referred to as Harcum Cubs, a nod to the College’s mascot, Hatcher the Bear. Aidan Peterson, son of Amy Shumoski, Digital Communications Manager at Harcum, is a Cub unlike any other. Shumoski joined Harcum in 2008, when Peterson was just two years old. In 2011, when he expressed…
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