Education
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Community College Waits for State Funding and Possible Loss of a Sponsor
Delaware County Community College is facing funding challenges as it waits for overdue state dollars, along with the possible withdrawal of Springfield School District as a sponsoring school district, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to approve funding for the state’s 15 community colleges, initially due July 1, reports…
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Lower Merion School Board and Township Solidify Deal with Haverford on Polo Field
The Polo Field in Haverford has been at the center of a long debate that is finally coming to an end, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Mainline Media News. Lower Merion, Lower Merion Schools, and Haverford have finalized a deal where Haverford will own Polo Field, but both Haverford and Lower Merion will be able to…
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New Villanova Business School Dean Wen Mao Focusing on Donors
The new dean of Villanova University’s School of Business has only held the position since August, but Wen Mao is tapping into the momentum underway at the college, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova just completed a $760 million fundraising campaign, so she will be working to attract donors to the business school…
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Eastern University’s Prison Education Program Serves as a Beacon of Hope and Transformation
Eastern University’s Prison Education Program (PEP) is much more than an academic initiative; it’s a transformative community that is painting a new picture of hope and opportunity behind the walls of SCI-Chester. Rooted in the university’s core values of faith, reason, and justice, PEP is making a significant impact, not just in the realm of…
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WilmU Prevention Science Alum Appears on Riveting True Crime TV Show
On Nov. 20, Wilmington University alumnus Dr. Hakim Stovall appeared on Fatal Attraction, TV One’s gripping investigative series about scorned lovers and the deadly actions they take amid failed romances. Dr. Stovall, a subject matter expert and graduate of Wilmington University’s Prevention Science doctoral program, offered insight on the 2018 Jacquelyn Smith murder case. Her…
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Registration Open for Immaculata University Winter Session
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session is open for current undergraduates and visiting students looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective in a condensed format. Immaculata’s winter session classes run from Dec. 18 to Jan. 12, 2024, at the discounted tuition rate of $300 per credit.…
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This Delaware County College Offers the Greatest Return on Your Investment
The average cost of tuition and fees to attend private college these days in the United States exceeds $40,000, according to U.S. News and World Report. Many universities are actually much more expensive. Harvey Mudd College, for example, costs nearly $90,000, according to the college’s website. With such a large investment in play, it’s important…
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Interboro’s Andrea Bitner Urges Support for Students Learning English
By 2025, one in four students across the country will come from homes where multiple languages are spoken, writes Andrea Bitner, an English Learner (EL) teacher in the Interboro School District. Interboro alone has more than 300 EL students speaking at least 25 different languages. Bitner, with 23 years’ experience as an EL instructor, stresses…
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Wilmington University Welcomes Inaugural Class at New School of Law
Wilmington University School of Law welcomed its inaugural class in August during festive and robust student and faculty orientations. Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon offered personal greetings to each student, followed by inspirational welcome remarks. Dean Phillip Closius offered introductions and led workshops. Board of Trustees Chairman Judge Joseph Farnan Jr. administered the Honor Code Oath to students, and the law school’s advisory…
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Villanova University and Cabrini University Reach Final Agreement
Villanova University and Cabrini University, along with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—who founded Cabrini University—have reached a final agreement for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. The final agreement, which states that Villanova will also maintain the Cabrini name for the…
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Holy Family University’s Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions from Undergrad Students Across the Globe
College and university undergraduate writers and artists from across the globe are invited to submit selections of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and visual art for publication submissions in Folio, the literary magazine of Holy Family University. One of Holy Family’s oldest traditions since its launch in 1959, Folio will continue to publish the best work…
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Neumann University Joins Common Application Program That Aids in College Admission Process
Neumann University has joined the Common Application direct admissions program, which will provide hundreds of regional first-generation and low and middle-income students who are interested in college with proactive admissions offers. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Common Application (known as Common App) is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities. Through…
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Most Expensive Colleges in the Region Include 3 in Delaware County
The cost of attending college is on the rise, and colleges in our region are no exception, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal analysis of Department of Education data. Here in Delaware County, Haverford College, at $84,748; Villanova University, at $81,105; and Swarthmore College, at $80,014, are second, third, and fourth highest as the most…
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Penn State Brandywine Softball Alumnae Pursue Careers Helping Others
Julie Foeldes and Alexa Anderson greatly appreciate how academics and athletics at Penn State Brandywine influenced them personally and professionally. The two graduates, both with graduate degrees, returned to the campus recently to celebrate the Penn State Brandywine softball team’s 10th anniversary. Foeldes completed a degree in psychology with a minor in human development and…
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Former Teacher Marvin Dutton Brings Black History to Students Through Flash Cards
Black students need opportunities to see themselves in a positive light. That was the premise behind former kindergarten teacher Marvin Dutton’s 2016 invention of the Black History ABC flashcards, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Dutton created the cards after 10 years of running kindergarten classrooms at several charter schools in the Philadelphia area. “Being a…
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Immaculata University to Host On-Campus Open House on November 18
Immaculata University will hold an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 AM to noon. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss…
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Shadowing Opportunities Let High School Students Experience Widener
Websites and social media channels say a lot about an institution, but there’s nothing like experiencing the culture firsthand. To help, Widener University allows shadow opportunities for high school students who are interested in two of its biggest programs. For over a decade, Widener’s School of Engineering and the School of Nursing have invited prospective…
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Neumann NCAA Champ Mike Hedden Returns to Be Ice Hockey Head Coach
Mike Hedden, the most prolific goal scorer in the history of Neumann University men’s ice hockey, is coming home to coach the team he once led to an NCAA championship. He is the seventh head coach in the team’s 26-year history. Hedden is a 2009 graduate of the university and served as an assistant captain…
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