Education
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Immaculata Symphony Will Present Its Annual Children’s Concert Feb. 25
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual children’s concert, Carnival of the Animals, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall on the Immaculata University campus. A concert for all ages, the annual children’s concert presents unique, interactive musical experiences that are both entertaining and educational. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a…
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U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to WCU’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, based in Washington, DC. The coveted award was recently announced during a meeting of the university’s Sustainability Council,…
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NFL Selects Four West Chester University Students as Interns
As thoughts turn to the upcoming Super Bowl, four West Chester University students are readying for their own NFL experience. After having emerged successfully from a rigorous selection process, four West Chester University students in the university’s graduate Athletic Training program will intern with NFL teams nationwide this summer. “Four WCU students landing NFL internships…
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Widener University Hosts Open House for Prospective Undergraduates
A Widener University open house invites prospective undergraduate students to a number of events rolling out over the next several weeks. Students can engage with faculty, staff, and current students during information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, and academic panel discussions. They can also see and sample food options offered on campus in the Pride…
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Alvernia University’s Header School of Business Earns National Distinction
Alvernia University’s Header School of Business, recently named following the university’s largest alumni gift in its history, earned a national endorsement from Colleges of Distinction (COD), an online platform that aids college-bound students in the college decision process and honors colleges and universities for their excellence. “This latest recognition comes on the heels of our business programs now being a…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University’s Online Degree Among the Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the best in the country. In rankings released on February 7, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 7 nationwide in student engagement and No. 115 overall. Student engagement is the most heavily weighted of the four categories used by the publication…
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Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice. Nicole Barkley-Jones (’99) has over 20 years of legal and higher education administration experience. She is the inaugural Associate Director of Title IX Operations in the Office of the Provost at…
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See How Delaware County Schools Would Benefit from New State Funding Plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan released Tuesday calls for a $1 billion increase in basic education funding. It includes a new way to distribute money to bring schools closer to adequate funding while reimbursing high-taxing districts, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under the plan for Delaware County, Upper Darby would receive the biggest…
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Widener Nursing Program Removed From State Watch List as Test Scores Rise
Improvements on the nursing licensure exam last year means five Philadelphia area nursing programs, including one at Widener University in Chester, will be taken off of a state watch list, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That means the Widener program, as well as nursing programs at Delaware County Community College, Thomas Jefferson University,…
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Tredyffrin-Easttown Prepares Tentative Proposal to Convert Office Property Into New Elementary School
In January, the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District approved a tentative proposal to purchase a Berwyn corporate office building to convert into a new elementary school, writes Jesse Bunch and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of creating a sixth elementary school in the Chester County district is to alleviate the burden of the rising…
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Meet Adriann Bautista: A Mother, Full-Time Grants Administrator, And Current Masters Degree Student at Peirce College
Adriann Bautista’s journey after graduating high school began at Thomas Jefferson University. However, her journey was forced to take a pivot due to her life circumstances at the time. She was caring for her mother as she battled cancer; dealing with a separation; caring for her two children; and starting a new job. But through…
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West Chester University Will Welcome New Leader in College of Sciences and Mathematics
Beginning Feb. 1, West Chester University will welcome Jessica OShaughnessy as Dean of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics. OShaughnessy has spent more than 14 years in higher education, including recently serving as Associate Provost at Stockton University in New Jersey where she managed the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Office of…
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Financial Aid Data Delay Throws Off College Enrollment Deadlines
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that student data for federal financial aid will be delayed until March, meaning students won’t get their financial aid packages from colleges until early April, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The delay shortens the time students can reply to colleges about enrolling by the traditional…
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Widener University suspends May 1 “Decision Day” deadline
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice to attend the university. The decision was made in light of a series of technical complications associated with the U.S. Department of Education’s processing of the Free Application for Federal…
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Immaculata University to Add Master of Science in Criminal Justice to Its Roster of Advanced Degrees
Starting in fall 2024, Immaculata University is adding a Master of Science in Criminal Justice to its offerings of career-oriented advanced degrees. The new 30-credit online program focuses on the theoretical and practical applications of the study of criminology and the criminal justice field. Topics covered include behavioral analytics, cybercrime, forensics, homeland security, policing, community relations, sociology, and the…
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West Chester University Weekly Sustainability Seminars Offer Resilience and Hope for the Planet
Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) will offer a look into how West Chester University (WCU) scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and on-campus work. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of…
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Eastern University to Begin Capital Renovation and Expansion for Templeton Honors College and Performing Arts
Eastern University will soon begin the public phase of its capital fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the existing Workman Hall on its campus. The building will be renamed “Templeton Hall” in honor of the historic and generous support of the late Drs. John and Josephine Templeton and will become the home of the Templeton…
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