Education
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These Are the Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Says Niche
Five Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Niche ranked 94,058 public schools and 30,809 private schools nationally for its 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings. The best school district in Pennsylvania according to Niche? Radnor Township School District. It was chosen No. 1…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make Top 10 in Pennsylvania for Best Value
Three Delaware County colleges made a top 10 list comparing which colleges and universities offer the best value in Pennsylvania. A study by SmartAsset compared schools based on a variety of factors, including starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate, and scholarships awarded. Among the top 10 universities and colleges with the best value…
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Widener Sees Largest First-Year Class in History, Up 67 Percent
In a demonstration of Widener solidarity, the university president, Stacey M. Robertson, has invited all of nearly 900 new freshmen to dinner at her home, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a new effort at the Chester area university based on three of Robertson’s principles—recruit the largest possible first-year class, retain as many…
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Penn State Brandywine Campus Garden Expansion Completed
The Penn State Brandywine campus garden’s expansion project, which began in January, was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. The garden space expanded from 2,500 square feet to 3,600 square feet, making room for more crops to grow. The garden enhancements were funded with a grant from the Office of the Vice…
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U.S. News Names 2 Delaware County Universities to Its Best National College List
Two Delaware County universities had the right stuff to make the U.S. News and World Report’s annual best national college list for 2024. To be considered among the 430 plus universities surveyed, a national school must offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, as well as be committed to producing…
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Charlie Lord’s Building Education Bridges Between America and Ireland
Charlie Lord, operating out of The Irish Diaspora Center of Havertown, wants to give American kids a chance to earn a college education in Ireland, writes Peter Nolan for Irish Echo. The Irish Diaspora Center is looking to “build bridges between the United States and Ireland through the medium of education,” Lord said. Working with…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University for Social Mobility, Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility and undergraduate teaching in its Best Colleges 2024 issue. Neumann has been ranked among the best for social mobility for four consecutive years since the magazine first included rankings for this category in 2021. The…
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Penn State Great Valley 60th Anniversary Showcase Displays a Proud Past and Roaring Future
Penn State Great Valley’s 60th Anniversary showcase will allow community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to explore the campus, participate in activities, take home swag, and connect with the community. Between 5 PM and 8 PM, attendees can participate in an array of activities. Virtual Reality demonstrations are available to try for an immersive…
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Meet Julio Acosta, Full-Time IT Professional, First Generation Immigrant and Peirce College Grad
Julio Acosta is a full-time IT professional, first generation immigrant, and a Peirce College graduate, who leveraged his prior learning and self-motivation to earn his bachelor’s degree and make a career change into the Information Technology field. After graduating from high school, Julio attended college but took a break to decide what career path he…
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Beth Alfonsi Appointed as Chief of Staff for Independence Mission Schools
Independence Mission Schools (IMS), a nonprofit network of independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from families in and near Philadelphia, has appointed Beth Alfonsi as Chief of Staff. With her extensive experience in education, Alfonsi will play a critical part in serving and supporting the 14 schools in the IMS…
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses, tailored for Lehigh Valley’s working adults, non-traditional students, and others interested in a career as an OTA, will take place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open for the…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Welcomes 96th Corps of Cadets
The 96th Corps of Cadets has returned to Valley Forge Military Academy & College to begin the new academic year. The new VFMAC plebe class arrived earlier to begin preliminary training. The Corps of Cadets represents 15 states and five countries, including China, Kuwait, Mongolia, Russia, and Mexico. “The traditions of VFMAC remain in place…
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There’s a Store in Broomall That’s Teaching Students Life Skills
There’s a school store at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Marple Education Center that’s teaching life skills to students, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The Center serves Delaware County students to age 21 who have special needs outside a regular classroom. “Although our students may seem different than what’s the social norm, they enjoy life…
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Neumann University to Host Digital Teaching and Learning Conference
Edge, a nonprofit technology consortium, is holding its next EdgeCon event on digital teaching and learning at Neumann University on September 28. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Multipurpose Hall in the university’s Mullen Communications Center, the event offers general presentations and several tracks of breakout sessions focused on innovation in…
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CCRES Spotlights Its New Scholarship Program–Awards First Recipients
CCRES congratulates Nina R. for being part of a group of five students from the Technical College High School(TCHS) – Pickering to receive one of CCRES’s new scholarships. The CCRES scholarship of $4,121.82 was used to purchase a laptop to assist in her studies. The newly established CCRES Scholarship Program awards grants to qualifying students…
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Cabrini University Students Dive into Advanced Research at PCOM in a Unique Collaboration
A unique partnership between Cabrini University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is providing research opportunities for historically underrepresented students in science and psychology. Brian Fuller, a nontraditional biology student at Cabrini University, is a prime example of the program’s success. With a background in sports and a deep interest in biology, Fuller…
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Meet Shakeem Akiri: A Talented Clothing Designer and Peirce College Student
Clothing designer Shakeem Akiri is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at Peirce College, but his educational journey with the college started many years ago. After graduating high school in 2015, Akiri originally aspired to attend an out-of-state culinary school. But through the influence of his family and a desire to be his…
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