Education
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Central High Robotics Team RoboLancers Inspires, Prepares Philadelphia’s Next Generation of STEM Leaders
The robotics team at Central High School in Philadelphia known as the RoboLancers is helping students build relationships while it prepares the next generation of STEM leaders, reports Matt DeLucia for NBC10 Philadelphia. The robotics team started as a small group, but today it has 168 members. “The team has grown from a sort of…
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Springton Lake Teacher Named PA Teacher of the Year Finalist
Sharon Williams, a teacher at Rose Tree Media School District, is a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, reports the pa.gov website. The Springton Lake Middle School eighth-grade language arts teacher is a faculty sponsor for the school’s Newspaper Club, responsible for the school newspaper, the Springton Lake Splash. “We are so…
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Valley Forge Military College Graduates the 86th Class of Cadets
Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania, has graduated its 86th class of Cadets. Thirty-six Cadets received Associate’s degrees and will matriculate to other colleges and universities to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Cadet Elijah Kornbau, the salutatorian, earned the distinction of ranking second academically in his class. Graduating with an Associate of Arts…
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Neumann President Emeritus Dr. Rosalie Mirenda Remembered
Neumann University’s President Emeritus Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, who served students at the university for more than four decades, has died. She was 85. The announcement was made by Neumann University President Dr. Chris Domes Monday. “Rosalie served students with passion and committed herself to living the mission and values of Neumann University for over four…
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Camden Social Justice Hero Counsels Neumann’s Graduates
A self-described “free spirit” and “rule breaker,” Kristin Prinn urged Neumann University’s graduates not to stress about the future in her May 13 commencement address. “Your way will find you,” she said. “Look for opportunity, and remain open, brave, and willing to take risks. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. And above all else, lead with love.”…
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Independence Mission Schools Names Gianna D’Angelo President and CEO
Independence Mission Schools, a nonprofit network of 14 independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from families of all faiths in and near Philadelphia, has named Gianna D’Angelo its President and CEO. D’Angelo, who joined IMS in January 2021 as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, will begin her new role on…
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Widener University celebrates 2023 graduates in multiple commencement ceremonies
Widener University celebrated the achievements of 1,375 Chester-campus graduates in five ceremonies held on Memorial Field this week. The Widener University graduation ceremonies began on Tuesday, May 9, and concluded on the evening of Thursday, May 11. Graduates from the School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, College…
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Neumann University Launches Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Neumann University in Aston has launched an online graduate certificate in accounting, designed to teach the key principles of forensic accounting and fraud detection. Neumann’s 12-credit program can be completed in one year. Forensic accounting provides training in recognizing occupational fraud, white-collar crime, and financial statement misrepresentation. It prepares students to identify and investigate insurance…
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Wilmington University is a Leader in a Trauma-Informed State
Traumas great and small can tear gaps in the fabric of daily life. The father who has trouble holding a job still suffers the sting of battered childhood. An elderly widow struggles to emerge from the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic. A teen is embarrassed on social media when she flunks her driver’s test. According…
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More than 3,300 Students to Graduate at WCU Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 15 separate WCU commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,300* spring graduates and their guests. The main campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 12, and Sunday, May 14, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,465 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester…
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Upper Darby High Classes Start Later and It’s Made a Difference
Upper Darby High School senior Khalid Doulat is grateful for a later starting time at school. Instead of having to be ready for classes at 7:30 a.m., students are starting at 9:45 a.m. That gives Khalid Doulat time to say prayers, help his mother, or prepare for track practice, writes Brooke Schultz for the Star…
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Valley Forge Military College Hosts National Security Symposium
The first Annual National Security Symposium at Valley Forge Military College’sH.R. McMaster Center for Security Studies brought together category experts to discussU.S. national security issues, as well as security in homeland emergencies, and foreign affairs Lt. General Michael Plehn, president of the National Defense University provided the keynote address for the National Security Symposium. “As the Military College of…
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Finance Students Gain Valuable Insight at Penn State Great Valley Residency Week
Twelve students from six states came together at Penn State Great Valley for a one-week residency for the campus’ online master of finance program. The program was offered through Penn State World Campus from March 29 to April 3. “The residency was not only beneficial for students to learn modeling skills, but also a valuable…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Graduates at Spring Commencement
Ninety graduates received their bachelor’s degree during the Penn State Brandywine graduation ceremony May 6 in the campus gymnasium. The graduates were commended by Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells for their persistence that led to the ceremony and conferring of diplomas. “Persisting through college matters, which is why we celebrate commencement day with admiration and…
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Two WCU Women Take on Gender Gap in Computer Science
Over the last two months, Jessica Arriaga and Erin Shaughnessy, WCU Honors College computer science majors, have been addressing the gender gap within the field of computer science. Realizing the magnitude of the issue, they decided to work within the campus and local communities at the younger level to encourage more women to go into…
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What’s In a Name? For Trans Student at Arcadia University, Everything
The acceptance he felt at Arcadia University helped student Ethan Rodriguez to reclaim his name, according to his self-authored entry in the Glenside educational institution’s blog. Rodriguez chose Ethan as his name when he was 13, and he legally changed it when he was 16. Once he turned 17, however, is choice of identifier started…
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Forbes Gave 2 Delco Colleges an A+ for Strong Finances
Two of Delaware County’s private colleges are financially strong, earning an A+ grade from Forbes on a list showing the financially strongest and weakest private colleges in the nation. Swarthmore College ranked 23rd in financial strength while Haverford College came in 30th. Forbes assessed the operational viability and balance sheet strength of more than 900…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Starts #Blackphillygradwishlist to Help Soon-to-be Black Doctors
To help Black medical student transition into residency and take some of the financial burdens off of them, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania has started #blackphillygradwishlist. “It’s a financially taxing career and when you’re going from med school to residency you have to think about moving costs, vaccination costs, fingerprinting,” said Demetrius Woodard, a…
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