Education
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Temple Opens New Incubator Space, Eyes Turning North Philadelphia Into An Innovation Hub
Temple University recently opened iNest, a new incubator space that the school hopes can ignite innovation in North Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mullian for PHL Inno. The incubator is meant to be a catalyst for innovative research, commercializing ideas, and producing startups, in the mold of the Penn Center for Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania.…
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Immaculata University To Host Annual Fashion Show on Apr. 13
Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program is hosting its annual fashion show, “Strut Through the Twenties,” on Saturday, Apr. 13, from 6:30-9:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event is not only a showcase of style but also a philanthropic endeavor aimed at assisting high school students in need by easing the financial burdens associated with prom, including…
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Neumann University Honors Five Alums From Delaware County
Five Neumann Delaware County alums were honored by the university with the annual Alumni Association Awards, presented on March 12. Edith Burnham Maletsky, a resident of Aston, received the John Neumann Award for her professional development, service to the university, and commitment to community service. Maletsky received her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1976 at…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great way to start your career in health information management. The college’s Online Medical Billing Certificate is an ideal credential for those interested in entering the healthcare and health information management field, especially…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Performances are Apr. 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 PM and Apr. 7 at 2 PM at the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Have Tightened Up on Who Gets In
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the hardest colleges to get into in the region based on local college acceptance rates, according to an analysis by Philadelphia Business Journal. But the second hardest is a college in Delaware County, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Swarthmore College ranked as…
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Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real estate development. Additionally, Immaculata students who are admitted into the master’s programs as full-time graduate students will receive an annual $5,000 Dean’s Scholarship from Jefferson. The Master of Science in…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research
Researchers at Wilmington University (WilmU) are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under…
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Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents
As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students in Pennsylvania. Awareness of the award is especially relevant as FAFSA delays have caused mounting uncertainty for students and families. Eastern’s Total Tuition Award aims to help alleviate the financial strain…
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Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight
Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state. “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…
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From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression
Immaculata University graduate Kendall Reese (’15 M.A.) grew up in generational poverty, one of six children raised by a single mother in Philadelphia’s public housing. He witnessed so much violence in his neighborhood and so many deaths that he became desensitized. “As a kid, I kind of lost emotion,” Reese said. “A lot of my…
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West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving
West Chester University’s fourth annual Day of Giving exceeded its fundraising goal of $180,000. The University’s community demonstrated remarkable strength and generosity by raising $237,165 – a 40 percent increase from last year. The WCU Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event, has quickly become a special tradition that invites alumni, faculty, staff, family, and…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…
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West Chester Boarding School Among the Top in the U.S.
A Chester County school is ranked among the country’s best boarding schools, according to data from the website Stacker. West Chester’s Westtown School made no. 79 on the list. The esteemed school was founded by Quakers in 1799 as a co-educational institution. It serves grades Pre-K to 12 and is fully accredited by the…
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6 Delaware County High Schools Rank in Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Radnor High School continues to rank high among the best public schools in Pennsylvania, one of six Delaware County high schools. According to Niche.com, Radnor High placed third in the state. According to state test scores, 89 percent of its 1,165 students are proficient in math, with 92 percent proficient in reading. It received an…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…
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Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors
Under a new agreement between Immaculata and Moravian universities, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Moravian receive guaranteed preferred acceptance into Immaculata’s graduate music therapy program. In addition, Moravian students receive a 20 percent tuition discount on Immaculata music therapy programs. Immaculata’s master’s in music therapy programs provide extensive training in the musical,…
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