Education
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Remembering DCCC President Emeritus Richard DeCosmo
Richard DeCosmo, an education advocate and president emeritus at Delaware County Community College, died Jan. 12 at 88, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under his leadership, the community college “became even more visible, accessible, and comprehensive as well as increasingly recognized for its contributions to Delaware County,” DCCC officials said. He believed education…
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Looking for Quick Action on State School Funding Reforms
Delaware County state legislators and education advocates are promising to press for quick action to bring fairness to the state’s school funding system on the heels of a Commonwealth Court ruling last week declaring Pennsylvania’s system unconstitutional, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by William Penn School…
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Widener Now the Official University for Philadelphia Union
Under a new partnership deal, Widener University in Chester has become the “official university” of the Philadelphia Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two parties signed the multiyear partnership deal this week. Widener will also be the official university of Subaru Park and the $55 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex now being built…
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WilmU Alumna Performed Super Bowl Coin Toss as One of Pat Tillman Scholars Honorary Team Captains
Wilmington University alumna Fabersha Flynt was on the 50-yard line and performed the coin toss for Super Bowl LVII as one of four Pat Tillman Scholars honorary team captains. The Tillman Scholarship honors Cpl. Patrick Daniel Tillman, Jr., a record-setting safety for the Arizona Cardinals who turned down a three-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the Cardinals…
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College Students Help Save Woman From Chester House Fire
College students staying up late after the Super Bowl Sunday helped save Charmaine Burrell after a fire broke out at a twin home in Chester, writes Trish Harman and the 6abc digital staff. The fire broke out at a twin home on East 19th Street in Chester at around 3 AM. The home is close…
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Seed grants help launch leading practices at Penn State Brandywine
A series of seed grants from the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses (OVPCC) has provided Penn State campus leaders with the support to implement transformative initiatives and best practices on their campuses, including Penn State Brandywine in Media. The funding was the result of a sharing session in fall 2022 organized by…
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Reading Area Community College, WCU Agree to Dual Admission
As part of a first-time partnership, Reading Area Community College (RACC) and West Chester University (WCU) came together to sign a dual admission degree completion agreement that will enhance greater access to a baccalaureate degree for RACC students. The new agreement between the two institutions enables qualified, enrolled RACC students to earn an associate degree…
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Child Advocate Nonprofit Protesting Glen Mills School Reopening
A child-advocacy nonprofit is opposed to the state allowing the former Glen Mills School to reopen, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Glen Mills school was closed and its license revoked following a 2019 child abuse and cover-up scandal. “Glen Mills was a dangerous facility that closed for a reason, and now has…
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College Enrollment Increases Looking Promising After Pandemic
There are promising signs that a college enrollment rise is happening, particularly for freshmen, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying isolation put a chill on college attendance but these post-pandemic times are seeing signs of a college enrollment rise on campus. The number of freshmen grew by 4.3…
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Leading Humanely Through Change: 3 Keys to Transition and Thrive
Processing change can be difficult in the best of times, but the last few years have presented enormous challenges and substantial change in many aspects of our personal and professional lives. With so much change happening outside of people’s control, what can leaders do to help their teams, organizations, and communities to feel supported and…
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Judge Rules PA’s School Funding System Is Unconstitutional
In a landmark school funding case that involved the William Penn School District in Delaware County, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubilerer ruled today that petitioners demonstrated “manifest deficiencies” between low- and high-wealth districts, declaring Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional. Judge Jubilerer presided over a three-month trial that ended a year ago in a lawsuit…
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Widener’s Specialty Housing Fosters Community and Belonging
Garrett Kluthe ’26 was searching for a campus housing option where he could connect with fellow engineering students and benefit from their shared experiences. Drew Nutt ’26 was looking for a home, not just a place to sleep after a long day of classes. Valleri Freibauer ’26 wanted to live with people who understand what…
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Immaculata Receives $40,00 Grant for It’s On Us PA Initiative
Immaculata University was among 39 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the It’s On Us campaign. Former Governor Tom Wolf established It’s On Us PA, the nation’s first statewide campaign to combat campus sexual assault and violence, nearly seven years…
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Wall Street Journal: 2018 Super Bowl Win Teaches Philly Students How to Agree to Disagree
A riot of civility erupted in Philadelphia when an eclectic group of students switched from talking about the Super Bowl to discussing politics, writes Paula Marantz Cohen for The Wall Street Journal. The conversation started at a monthly gathering of Drexel University students called Dean’s Teas. Seven students started discussing the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory…
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Holy Family University Awarded It’s On Us PA Grant from the Governor’s Office
For the sixth consecutive year, Holy Family University has been awarded the It’s On Us PA grant. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office announced on Jan. 10 that Holy Family University is among the 39 Pennsylvania institutions of higher education that will receive grants to combat sexual violence on campus. The University will be awarded $40,000 that…
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Neumann University’s Online Bachelor’s Degree Ranked among Country’s Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the best in the country. In rankings released on Jan. 24, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 113 nationwide and No. 4 in Pennsylvania. U.S. News assessed online degree programs by weighing how those programs are being delivered and their effectiveness…
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Clock Tower Schools Cleared to Open at Former Glen Mills School Site
A school will reopen at the former Glen Mills School property under a settlement agreement between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Clock Tower Schools. Clock Tower was granted a provisional two-year license to run a residential and day treatment program at the site in Glen Mills. Abuse allegations shut down Glen Mills, the…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Welcomes New Plebe Classes
Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC) welcomes the latest classes of plebes to both the Academy and the College to begin the spring semester. The entrance of the winter College plebe class is the first mid-year College class since 2020. There is a total of 23 plebes – four in the College and 19…
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