Education
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Diversity Walk Dedication Looks at West Chester University Effort to Unite Us
Against the backdrop of a nation tearing itself apart with racial, political, and economic divides, a diverse committee of 52 has formed out of a community dialogue initiated by former state Sen. Andrew Dinniman. The Senator, who provided inclusive teaching for more than 30 years as a West Chester University professor, was honored at a…
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Delaware County Leadership: Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs, Manor College
Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs at Manor College in Jenkintown, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, playing piano, xylophone and bassoon in her high school band and her first job bussing dishes at weddings. She also recalled playing catcher for her softball team as a teenager,…
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Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions
Registration for Immaculata University’s summer sessions is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective. Take advantage of summer courses to fulfill general education requirements in biology, business, chemistry, English composition, Spanish, psychology, or music. The summer schedule includes three options:…
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Neumann University Named a Top Transfer-Friendly University
For the third consecutive year, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named Neumann University to its transfer honor roll, a list that recognizes the top 25 percent of colleges in the country for creating systems and processes that support transfer students. The latest national honor roll includes 171 colleges. Colleges were selected based on their…
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Haverford Caddie Wins Full Scholarship After a Hard Fight to Succeed
Robbie Starankovic a Llanerch Country Club golf caddie and Haverford High senior was diagnosed in middle school with dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Now he has received a four-year scholarship to attend Penn State University. The scholarship is a culmination of everything Starnkovic has been fighting for all his life, writes Aaron Carter for The…
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WilmU to Host Both Online, In-Person Open House on Wednesday, May 3
Find out how Wilmington University can work for you by attending its Open House, either in person or online, on Wednesday, May 3 from 11 AM-7 PM. The in-person event will be held at WilmU’s New Castle Campus, in the Pratt Student Center located at 320 North DuPont Highway in New Castle, Del. At this…
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West Chester Student Invents Tobacco-Free Alternative to Nicotine Vaping
Dubbed a promising Student Entrepreneur in Residence at West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, 20-year-old Zach Starr is challenging the burgeoning vaping industry with a Quix fix that is designed to help a growing number of young vapers reduce their addictive habits. Starr’s company, Quix Labs, created The Quix as the first all-in-one disposable aerosol…
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Immaculata University Offers Information Sessions for Business Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold an online admissions information session on Wednesday, May 10 at noon for students interested in earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Science in strategic leadership. Both programs are offered online at a reduced rate of $500 per credit to meet the needs of business professionals and leaders in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. DelliCarpini,…
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Philadelphia Principal Encourages Kids to Believe in Themselves, Hopes to Inspire Them Through Art
Alphonso Evans, principal of Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, is being honored with the annual Distinguished Principal Award from the Lindback Foundation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Evans is beloved among his students because he believes in them and also encourages them to believe in themselves. His goal is to use…
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Widener University’s Newest President Inaugurated Thursday
Dr. Stacey Robertson was inaugurated Thursday as Widener University’s 11th president, offering a message that combined elements of humility, belonging, exceptional care, and agility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Like most of us I had some wild dreams along the way but the one common theme in all my dreams was to…
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Cabrini University Creates New Online Master’s and Doctorate Degree Pathways Through EdX Partnership
Cabrini University is joining forces with the global education platform edX. It will be bringing its existing online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment programs to edX under the platform’s flexible degree model. The renowned private Catholic university will also launch a MicroMasters program in education. This creates…
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Haverford High Robotics Team Makes It to World Championship
Haverford High School’s FIRST robotics club 484 Robo Force has made it to the robotics world championships in Houston, reports Howard Monroe for CBS 3 Philadelphia. “I’m so proud,” said senior Devon Mattox. “It’s not just ‘yeah, I get to go on a vacation.’ It’s an achievement.” The Haveford High robotics team is already known…
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Penn State Brandywine Expo Highlights Student Work
Penn State Brandywine’s student engagement expo, held April 11 in the campus gymnasium, showcased the academic, co-curricular and experiential work of more than 125 student presenters, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Nearly 225 people were in attendance, including fellow Brandywine students, faculty, staff, and family members. Students displayed a wide variety of work…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Nation’s Top Five Law Schools
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found its place in the top five, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. This year, Penn Carey Law shares fourth place with Harvard University’s law school, which is two…
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Widener President and Student Swap Places for a Day
Widener University continued its annual President for a Day tradition Monday by placing senior marketing student and ROTC cadet Vincent Starkey of Chester temporarily at the helm, writes Peg Degrassa for the Daily Times. “It means a lot to be selected for this position,” said Starkey in a Widener release. “Being able to meet the…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. A crowd of approximately 110 students, faculty, staff, and Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia gathered on the front lawn of the Mirenda Center where a…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22
Immaculata University will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided tours of…
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