Education
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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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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other important resources. While the prevalence of this problem is a sobering reality, students at Eastern University have a legacy of taking action to forge friendships and serve this population in Philadelphia through the university’s YACHT Club.…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus. When the university matches the fundraising challenge, the SNIDER gift will be the largest that the university has ever received. The grant was announced by Dr.…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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Holy Family University Awarded Grant Extension from the IBX Foundation for Collegiate Recovery Program
Holy Family University has been awarded additional funding from the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation for its collegiate recovery efforts, in partnership with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. Holy Family University received funding from the foundation last year to establish the university’s first Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). CRP is designed to enable recovery…
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Promoted Professors Add to Book Collection in Penn State Brandywine Tradition
A tradition across the Penn State University system allows recently tenured and promoted Penn State professors to select a book title for the University Libraries’ permanent collection and to submit a personal statement explaining why they chose that book. That tradition continued on Oct. 2 when recently tenured and promoted faculty selected a book through…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer was as varied as it was timely and relevant. More than 60 students partnered with faculty advisors through the annual Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (SURCA) program. Students from…
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Immaculata University Ranks Among Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
Immaculata University is among the best online colleges in Pennsylvania and offers two of the nation’s top-ranked online master’s degrees, according to new rankings from Forbes Advisor Education. The Forbes team provides unbiased rankings for institutions and degree programs based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the websites of accredited, nonprofit…
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The Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Busy Bees
The Malvern School, a chain of 27 early education schools with locations in Newtown Square and Glen Mills, has been acquired by London-based Busy Bees, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Busy Bees is an international company with nearly 1,000 early education and care facilities in the U.S., Asia, Australia, Canada, and Europe. …
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Penn State Brandywine Distinguished Professor Honored for 50 Years of Service
Stephen Cimbala, a distinguished professor of political science, recently celebrated a career milestone when he completed his 50th year of service at Penn State Brandywine, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Arriving at Brandywine (then Penn State Delaware County) in 1973, Cimbala has held various roles, including political science professor and director of academic…
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For Medical Records Professional Brendan Bossard, Peirce Offered the Flexibility and Support He Needed
After graduating high school in 1986, Brendan Bossard started college but initially dropped out to look for the right program. He re-enrolled into another college and completed his bachelor’s in social work in 1996. He worked in the social work field for a few years, but the demands were draining, and he decided to explore…
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West Chester University President Highlights Student Success Stories in Final Welcome Back Address
Dr. Chris Fiorentino recently gave his final welcome back address to students, faculty, and staff at West Chester University, promising to be busier than ever during his final year as university president. The West Chester University president announced his retirement at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. That gives him a year to…
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Get to Know WilmU at an Open House, Either Online or In Person, on Oct. 18
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at an Open House, either online or in person at the Pratt Student Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 11 AM-7 PM. WilmU’s Pratt Student Center is located at 320 North Dupont Highway in New Castle. In addition to having the application fee waived at…
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‘The Impact of a Campus Visit Is Profound’: VFMAC’s Open House Experiences Are a Difference-Maker
Seeing is believing, which is why both Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College are scheduling Open House visits for prospective Cadets. “The impact of a campus visit is profound,” said Mayra Barcus, director of admissions at Valley Forge Military College. “The most distinctive factor is when prospective students see that obtaining a…
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These Top Delaware County Schools are Among the Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several top Delaware County schools are among the highest ranked in the region, according to Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area. Radnor Senior High School ranked no. 3 for best public high schools in the Philadelphia area. It was highly ranked for its 98 percent graduation rate and its student-to-teacher ratio of…
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Immaculata University to Host Two Online Open Houses for Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold two graduate education open houses online in October. Attendees can learn about Immaculata graduate programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. Both open houses will be held virtually through Zoom and will last approximately 45 minutes. The events…
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Penn State Great Valley Graduate Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury to Earn MBA
August 29, 2019, changed everything for Jason Herman, a 2023 Penn State Great Valley graduate. He had been accepted into an Executive MBA program and received a promotion to global project manager at JP Morgan. He was working from home that day but drove to the office to attend a party being held for him.…
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Good Vibes and Linguistic Tides: America’s Favorite Positive Phrases
Language is constantly evolving, and the phenomenon of positive phrases, such as “good vibes” has gained traction. Preply conducted a survey to explore Americans‘ favorite positive phrases, and ones they find too cringey to use, writes Matt Zajechowski. A whopping 79 percent of respondents believed in the mood-enhancing power of positive phrases. While some may…
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