Education
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Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes
Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues. Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career. Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM,…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…
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Wilmington University To Host Virtual Degree Completion Day on Mar. 20
Are you ready to accelerate your journey to earning your degree? Explore the opportunities at Wilmington University’s Virtual Degree Completion Day on Wednesday, Mar. 20, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. By attending this virtual event, you will learn how to maximize your academic credits, work experience, and military training to save time and money on…
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Villanova University Gifted $15M for Engineering Building
The former Sunoco CEO, John G Drosdick, has donated $15 million to Villanova University for its nearly-completed expanded engineering building, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Drosdick graduated from Villanova in 1965. His latest gift adds to the $5 million he gave toward the College of Engineering building project two years ago. Villanova estimates…
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West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Presents 34th Annual Jazz Festival Mar. 20-23
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 34th annual Jazz Festival from Mar. 20-23. All performances except for Saturday’s High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public. All performances take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler…
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Eastern University’s MBA Now Offers Four Concentrations
Eastern University’s Master of Business Administration is now offering four unique concentrations. The 100-percent-online MBA program has experienced significant enrollment growth over the last several years, with more than 1,500 students currently enrolled in the program. The new concentration pathways will allow students to tailor their education to meet their specific interests, needs, and passions in some…
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Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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Penn State Campuses Partner With Community Colleges for Student Opportunities
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration to expand educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and remove barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. As part…
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WCU’s 41st Annual Presidential Gala Will Fund the ‘Last Dollars’ Students Need to Graduate
What does a college senior in good academic standing do when they are juggling multiple jobs, are nearly finished with their coursework, and have hit financial roadblocks head-on? West Chester University’s “Fund to Finish” has been specifically established to help academically deserving students who need that “last dollar” to complete their degree at West Chester…
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Code Differently and Wilmington University Secure Groundbreaking Partnership
Embarking on an exciting collaboration, Code Differently and Wilmington University unveiled their trailblazing partnership to propel aspiring tech enthusiasts into future career success. Under their agreement, Code Differently participants can earn up to 18 credits toward coveted undergraduate degrees in cutting-edge concentrations like Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis. New students enrolling from Code Differently…
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West Chester University Professor Wins 2024 Richard Rodgers Studio Production Award for Musical, ‘Far From the Tree’
West Chester University Professor of Music Theory and Composition Robert Maggio was recently named one of the winners of the 2024 Richard Rodgers Studio Production Award for a musical he has worked on for more than a decade. The award is presented by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, an honor society of artists,…
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Immaculata University Presents the Musical ‘Anything Goes’
Immaculata University’s Cue & Curtain theatre program will present its spring production of Anything Goes. Four shows will run over three days, starting on Friday, Mar. 22 at 7 PM, followed by performances on Saturday, Mar. 23 at 3 PM and 7 PM, and concluding with a matinee on Sunday, Mar. 24 at 3 PM in…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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Neumann University Graduate Open House Set for March 20
Neumann University will host an open house about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Visitors will be able to explore Neumann’s academic programs, network with faculty, learn about financial aid options, and develop an individualized plan for obtaining an advanced degree.…
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West Chester University Staff Photographer Erica Thompson Exhibits Work in Knauer Gallery
West Chester University (WCU) Staff Photographer and Artist Erica Thompson ’10 is exhibiting her work, Focus Lost and Found and treasures gathered along the way, from Mar. 6 – Apr. 10. Thompson’s work will be displayed by the Department of Art + Design in Knauer Gallery, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street.…
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West Chester University ‘Hunger Banquet’ Will Dish Out the Reality of World Hunger and Raise Funds for On-Campus Resource Pantry
West Chester University’s second annual Hunger Banquet will explore the causes and effects of hunger while taking steps to eradicate it. The Hunger Banquet will be held on Mar. 7, from 7-9 PM, in the lower-level ballrooms of West Chester University’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC), located at 275 North Campus Drive. Self-paid parking…
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‘Dream and Achieve’: Trailblazing Wilmington University Nursing Grad Inspires Others
Frightened, anxious, worried — these are just some of the normal emotions patients may feel before surgery. Still, there’s an ally in their corner: Dr. Johnny Gayden, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) whose warm personality and calming presence help put patients at ease. “A big part of being a nurse anesthetist is to advocate on…
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Cheyney Leaders, Backed by PA Gov. Shapiro, Call for Probation Reversal
Cheyney University leaders were joined Friday by state officials. including Gov. Josh Shapiro, to protest what they say is an unjust decision by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to place the university on probation last November, and they want the Cheyney probation reversed, reports KYW Newsradio. The probation on the nation’s first historically…
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