Education
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Here’s What It Cost Villanova University to Acquire Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova University will pick up $45 million in debt for acquiring Cabrini’s campus this June, then will spend another $25 million on campus improvements, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That information was disclosed in a $215 million bond sale filing released Wednesday. Villanova will start using the Cabrini campus in August 2026. The…
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Penn State Brandywine Staff Member Brings Lunar New Year Back to Media
Systems administrator Hoi Michael Cheung, in Penn State Brandywine’s Office of Information, recently helped Media ring in the Year of the Dragon. Hoi Michael Cheung brought Asian representation at Media’s celebration of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 10, joining more than 1,000 people in the borough. Media’s annual Lunar New Year celebration was previously…
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Delaware’s Chief Justice Collins Seitz Visits Wilmington University School of Law
It’s not every day that aspiring lawyers can chat with a chief justice. So, when Delaware’s top judge, Chief Justice Collins Seitz, visited Wilmington University School of Law, students enjoyed hearing his insights and initiatives, beginning with the Delaware Bench and Bar Diversity Project. It’s about “making sure that the bench and the bar in…
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Hillel Ziskind Takes Delaware County Spelling Bee Win, Heads to Nationals
With the word “P-E-N-D-U-L-O-U-S” safely behind him, Grayson School eighth-grader Hillel Ziskind will represent Delaware County proudly as he heads off to Washington D.C. in May for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ziskind won the Delaware County Spelling Bee this year with the correct spelling of “pendulous,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was recently named to AL DÍA’s list of 40 Under Forty Honorees, which showcases some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. After starting her college journey at…
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Food-Network-Inspired Cooking Competition Fires Up 24 West Chester University Student Athletes
The heat will be on in West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab when six teams of WCU athletes are served a mystery box of ingredients and the challenge to flex their culinary skills as they make a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. A total of 24 student-athletes will compete, and the rule for…
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Swarthmore College Is Playing Shogi, a Japanese Version of Chess
Swarthmore College has what is believed to be the longest-running college-based shogi club in the country, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. Shogi is a unique form of Japanese chess. There is a king, and the game is still won by checkmating your opponent. But there the similarities to regular chess end. The board is…
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Neumann University to Host Autism Resource Fair, Police Training
Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair, including training for local law enforcement officers, on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM. to 3 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the support available from organizations that work with and for…
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West Chester University Dept. of Theatre & Dance Will Premiere New Adaptation of Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will debut a world premiere adaptation of the Anton Chekhov classic Three Sisters on Feb. 29 to Mar. 2 at 7:30 PM, and again on Mar. 3 at 2 PM. The premiere will be in the JP Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2 East…
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150 Employers Get Ready to Court West Chester University Students at Widely-Attended Job & Internship Fair
With the sound of feet hitting the ground running, the spring job-hunting and internship-mining season has officially begun for college students. Three-quarters of employers say the overall job market is favorable for graduates of the Class of 2024. This is great news for 1,000-plus West Chester University (WCU) students who will have the opportunity to…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Expert Offers Tips on Digital Storytelling, Fundraising at Neumann
Dana Snyder, the CEO of Positive Equation and an expert on digital storytelling, will share storytelling tips and provide tools for fundraising success at “Turn Your Mission into an Online Movement” on Wednesday, March 6, at Neumann University. The 9:30 AM presentation is scheduled for the Bruder Life Center on campus. “Non-profits and small businesses…
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Immaculata University Will Hold Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. Information Session Mar. 2
Immaculata University will hold an information session on Saturday, Mar. 2 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to noon in Loyola Hall on Immaculata’s campus in Malvern. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Using MBA, Graduate Certificates to Pivot Career
Penn State Great Valley MBA student Jessie Whiteman came to two important realizations around the same time: One, most career advancement opportunities that interested her required a master’s degree, and, two, she wanted to change industries to maintain a better work-life balance. After graduating from the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations, Whiteman spent nearly…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike to neighboring towns with his best friend. As a teenager, he was involved in theater and choir and got to see first-run Broadway shows during a theater appreciation class. After…
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Eastern University Receives $100,000 in Capital Support for Music Facility Renovations from Presser Foundation
Eastern University has received a $100,000 grant from The Presser Foundation for its dedication to projects that will improve and enhance the university’s music programs. In 2023, The Presser Foundation announced new Capital Support grants totaling $524,700 in single and multi-year grants to 20 music organizations. Grant payments made in 2023 for previous commitments totaled $604,800.…
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The Society of West Chester University Establishes Two New Awards
The Society of West Chester University has established two new awards that are now presented annually at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch each January: the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award and the Student Service Leadership Award. The Society, which organizes and hosts the brunch, is an organization of university faculty, staff, and administrators who embrace the spirit of…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Student Turns Internship Into Full-Time Job
Internships provide students with invaluable real-world experience that supplements their classroom knowledge — and can lead to exciting job opportunities, which Penn State Great Valley master of professional accounting student Bolortungalag Mijiddorj can attest to. After spending the summer as an audit intern with BDO USA, a global accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and financial advisory services worldwide, Mijiddorj was…
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