Education
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Valley Forge Military College Wins Coveted Ranger Challenge
Cadets at Valley Forge Military College emerged victorious as the number one military junior college at this year’s Spartan Ranger Challenge held at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Ranger Challenge is an annual senior Army ROTC competition testing the mental and physical toughness of Cadets from military schools across the nation. “The teamwork on display from…
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Prominent Artist in the Golf World Receives Devon Prep’s 2022 Alumni Achievement Award
Devon Prep has honored Lee Wybranski, the proprietor of Lee Wybranski Art & Design (LWAD) and one of the premier artists in the golf world, with its 2022 Alumni Achievement Award. Wybranski, a member of Devon Prep’s Class of 1987, has been a professional artist since 1992. He formed his company in Philadelphia in 1995…
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Swarthmore College Part of Student Mental Health Services Trend
Colleges and universities are actively seeking out mental health services these days to help their students cope with academic assignments, depression, and suicidal thoughts, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. Swarthmore College, for example, has joined Talkspace which offers virtual, online, and mobile therapy to lessen the burden on campus-based counseling centers. Talkspace…
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TLC – Trust and Authentic Engagement Pt. 1: “A Restorative Approach to Student-Counselor Trust”
Current realities that school counselors face make it extremely difficult for them to build sufficient rapport and trust with students, making the goal of authentic engagement seem unattainable. Fundamental recommendations to build a baseline of rapport can be helpful, but how can school counselors move deeper to meaningfully connect with students while navigating the demands…
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Cabrini University Cuts Top Administrators to Balance Finances
Cabrini University President Helen G. Drinan announced the Radnor university is coping with declining enrollment and a mounting deficit by eliminating some senior academic leadership posts, writes Susan Snyder and Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cuts are expected to save the private Catholic university nearly $1 million this year. That is being matched…
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Immaculata University Receives Grant for Delaware County Students from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
Immaculata University received a financial grant of $87,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year from the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust for Delaware County students. This year’s grant allowed Immaculata University to award scholarships to 22 worthy full-time undergraduate students. The trust requires that the students selected be permanent legal residents of the Delaware Valley Area…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Saturday Student Open House
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an admissions open house at Penn State Brandywine’s Media campus on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 AM. to 1 PM. Attendees will learn about the University’s admissions process and the campus’ many academic, athletic, and student involvement opportunities. Campus tours will include academic buildings, the student…
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Villanova’s School of Business, College of Nursing to Jointly Offer New Certificate Program for Healthcare Leaders
Two of the schools that comprise the core of Villanova University’s vibrant academic community have joined forces to launch an online executive education program to provide healthcare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to manage the increasing complexities of the healthcare landscape. The Villanova School of Business (VSB) and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick…
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Neumann University: Lessons Learned that Can’t Be Taught in School
Investment advisor Joe Greco will offer an entrepreneur lecture on “Lessons learned that can’t be taught in school,” on Nov. 10 at Neumann University. His lecture will tell the story of the human element and key themes related to the 30-year journey of a serial entrepreneur. Greco specializes in wealth management for athletes and entertainers.…
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Legislation Opens Door for Residents to Commission in PA National Guard
Valley Forge Military College is the direct beneficiary of a PMAAP Program Bill approved in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that now moves to the desk of Gov.Tom Wolf for signature. Senate Bill 1194 establishes what is known as the Pennsylvania Military Academy Assistance Program (PMAAP). Introduced by Sen. Bob Mensch (R), the legislation establishes 10…
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U.S. News Names Lancaster as Its No. 1 Place in the U.S. to Retire
U.S. News and World Report has chosen nearby Lancaster, Pa., as its top pick as a retirement location, citing it as the most desirable post-career setting in the nation. Emily Brandon listed the reasons why in her story. The annual U.S. News assessment of best places to retire parses data on: Housing affordability Retiree taxes…
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Registration for Winter Session Now Open at Immaculata University
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session 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 in a condensed format. Immaculata winter session classes are offered online at the special rate of $300 per credit—significantly less than the $465…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Open House in November
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate open house on campus on Saturday, Nov. 12, 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…
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Jim Cawley, Former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Named President of Rosemont College
The Rosemont College Board of Trustees has named Interim President Jim Cawley as the college’s 15th President. Cawley has served in an interim capacity since June 21, and his contract has been extended to June 30, 2028. “Given his distinguished career and track record of public service and executive leadership experience, it is no surprise…
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WCU’s Free Jazz Concert in November Pays Tribute to Illustrious Alumni
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music faculty, staff, students, and alumni will come together to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious alumni: arranger, composer, educator, and publisher Robert Harry “Bob” Curnow ’63. A week-long celebration in honor of Curnow will culminate in a free public concert of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, conducted…
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This National List of Hardest Colleges to Get Into Includes 2 From Delco
Two of the most difficult colleges to get into in the United States are right here in Delaware County, writes Natasha Dado for CBS News. On a list of 50 hard-to-get-into colleges prepared by Niche, Swarthmore ranked at No. 16. Haverford College came in 40th as the most difficult. Niche runs a ranking and review…
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For Many Students, Popular University of Pennsylvania Course on Ghosts and Afterlife Took on Deeper Meaning During Pandemic
Justin McDaniel, a professor of religious studies who teaches the popular University of Pennsylvania course called “Gods, Ghosts, and Monsters,” has long been intrigued by ghost stories and why they are fascinating to people, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After the pandemic started, he noticed that people’s interest in ghosts and the afterlife…
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Egypt Expert Explores the Mysteries of King Tut’s Tomb
For anyone experiencing Halloween withdrawal when the calendar turns to November, the Cultural Arts Forum at Neumann University has come to the rescue. What better way to extend the spooky season than a lecture about everyone’s favorite mummy, King Tut? Dr. Stephen R. Phillips will reveal the mysteries of King Tut’s Tomb on the 100th anniversary…
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