Education
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Immaculata University Music Major Emily Reid Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department shares that Emily Reid ’26 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award, in the amount of $3,000, encourages and supports the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘Avenue Q’ Apr. 15-18
Delaware County Community College brings the Tony Award-winning, laugh-out-loud musical, Avenue Q, to the stage Apr. 15-18 at 7:00 PM in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). The musical tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate program provides hands-on training with industry professionals to prepare students for in-demand careers. For Gabby Schuster, current DelVal MBA student and one of the first students to enroll in…
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West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards
West Chester University (WCU) was recently recognized by three organizations for its commitment to community engagement. The University has received $10,000 in grants to support a public humanities initiative rooted in the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the Andy Dinniman Partnership Award by Safe Harbor of Chester County for the University’s long-standing collaboration with the organization. Campus250 and Let Freedom Ring Grants: Together We Thrive …
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Ursinus College Officially Appoints Gundolf Graml as President
Following a successful period of interim leadership, the Ursinus College Board of Trustees has appointed Gundolf Graml, Ph.D., as the 20th president of Ursinus College, effective immediately. Graml has served as interim president after serving as the senior academic administrator at Ursinus since 2024. Ursinus representatives said that the appointment reflects the board’s strong confidence…
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DelVal Hosts Inaugural Speaker in New Endowed Lectureship Series in Food Systems
Delaware Valley University recently hosted its first Walter and Alma Uebersax Endowed Lectureship in Food Systems. Sponsored by Mark and Kristen Uebersax, the endowment is established in memory of Mark’s parents, Walter and Alma Uebersax, for their commitment to the higher education of their four sons. Mark was the 1986 recipient of the DelVal Alumni…
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A.S. in Finance: Career Options and Next Steps
Looking for a convenient, cost-effective first step toward a career in finance? Wilmington University’s Associate of Science in Finance program lets you learn at your own pace while building a strong academic and professional base. “I view the associate degree as an essential foundation for students at every stage of their professional journey,” stated Dr. Karen L. Graves, WilmU’s Chair of Finance and Economics. “This program introduces learners to core financial concepts and analytical skills…
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WCU’s Mather Lecture Series Welcomed NASA’s Dr. Elizabeth Rampe
As NASA prepared for the planned launch of the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed space flight around the moon in more than 50 years, one NASA Scientist visited West Chester University. On Apr. 1, Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, presented “Minerals on Mars: Methods, Analysis, and Geologic History…
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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to offset the shortfall caused by federal funding cuts to universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Futures Fund is set to back research and initiatives in fields…
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DCCC and YMCA Partner on New Early Learning Center in Drexel Hill
At a time when parents are struggling to find affordable childcare, Delaware County Community College and the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County have officially signed an agreement to partner in the YMCA Early Learning Center at DCCC’s Southeast Center, located at 409 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, at the site of the former Archbishop…
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Brandywine students serve communities on alternative spring break trip
Eight Penn State Brandywine students traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia, during spring break to participate in an Alternative Spring Break program, building affordable housing for families in the community in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The trip marked the first Alternative Spring Break trip for the campus since 2016, reviving a tradition of service-focused travel for…
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Retired WCU Criminal Justice Faculty Member Explores Redemption and Life Without Parole in New Book
A female inmate serving life without parole (LWOP) since 1972 painted the cover for Life After Life, a new book authored by Dr. Brian F. O’Neill, retired criminal justice faculty. The image shows a bridge linking a prison doorway to a community. The bridge’s building blocks display words meaningful for an incarcerated person’s journey to redemption,…
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Explore WilmU’s Degree Options for Registered Nurses
If you’re an RN looking to advance your career, sharpen your skills at Wilmington University, where innovative, affordable, student-centered nursing programs are designed to fit your schedule and budget. “Nurses come to us with varied backgrounds — and as a health care professional, I know how challenging it can be to balance shifts, family, and everything else while considering school,” said Dr. Aaron Sebach, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Our role is…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…
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WilmU One-on-One: Attorney and Program Chair Nicole Ballenger Discusses Pursuing a Legal Career
Before joining Wilmington University (WilmU), Nicole Ballenger, J.D., worked as a paralegal and then an attorney in private practice with an emphasis on civil litigation. During her time as an educator, she has received outstanding faculty awards and now chairs WilmU’s Law, Policy, and Political Science program. Q. What inspired you to study law and earn your J.D.? My first professional…
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GMercyU Creates Faster Path for Nurses to Enter Workforce, Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning this fall, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages. The accelerated option will save future GMercyU nurses an estimated $29,000 by shortening the traditional BSN timeline to three years. Students may also benefit…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation. Performances take place in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 East Rosedale Avenue, West…
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Renowned Healthcare Executive Matthew Riddick Joins DelVal’s WEIR Speaker Series
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed graduate Matthew Riddick, founder of The Riddick Foundation, as this spring’s Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). Introducing Riddick at the event was this semester’s WEIR scholarship recipient, sophomore Michael Brunelli. “The Watson Executive in Residence program is a hallmark of our business department here at DelVal,” said Dr. Tanya Casas,…
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