Education
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Penn State Brandywine, SAP Partnership Fosters Cybersecurity Professional Development
Hoping to create the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, Penn State Brandywine in Media and SAP in Newtown Square have partnered to support the university’s Next-Gen Lab. The Next-Gen Lab provides University resources to companies so students can gain experience and utilize recruitment opportunities. SAP is funding Penn State Brandywine undergraduate research. This summer’s undergraduate…
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With Scrum Methodology Growing in Popularity, Penn State Great Valley Brings Back Certification Course
Penn State Great Valley has reintroduced the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course, becoming the only Penn State campus to offer the certification. Scrum methodology can increase team productivity and innovation, as well as produce major components of an application in a fraction of the time that it would take using traditional methods, reducing waste and improving efficiency.…
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New Dean Lauren Wochok Named at Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy’s assistant dean since 2020 Lauren Wochok was named this week as the new dean for the Academy. Wochok replaces Paul Lea, IV, who has been named president of Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar. “We are fortunate to have in place someone who knows the Cadets and our school very well…
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This Delco University Business Program Ranks High in Return Investment
If you’re hoping to recoup the costs of your business education with a lucrative career, you might want to consider business degrees at Philadelphia-area colleges, including one in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. These local schools ranked well in offering the best returns on a graduate’s investment. That’s according to a…
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Immaculata Grads Recognized for Academic Achievement
Sydnie Panetta of Royersford and Margaret Murtha of Pottstown were among the recent graduates of Immaculata University who were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement during the 2021-2022 academic year. Panetta earned the Adeline E. Donio Medal for Biology, while Murtha earned the Sister Marian William Hoben Medal for English Established in 1920 and guided…
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Longtime Chester County Educator Finds Success with Daycare Franchise
Jody Thompson, the founder of Ducklings Early Learning Center, continues her legacy by expanding on her educational childcare franchise one school at a time. For more than 25 years, Ducklings has been a leader in early education in Chester County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Today, Ducklings has more than 10 Delaware Valley locations with…
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Drive, Professionalism Help Cardinal O’Hara Grad Receive Scholarship from Immaculata
Isabella Carey ’25 of Carneys Point, N.J., is the recipient of a scholarship from the Immaculata University Business, Fashion, and Leadership Department’s Business Advisory Board. The scholarship provides $2,000 each year until graduation. As a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pa., Carey is majoring in accounting and finance. She is an active student, holding…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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See Which Delaware County College Ranks for Top Tech Talent in US
A Delaware County college has made a top 10 list for producing the best coders in the nation, writes Isabel Tehan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The report from CodeSignal, a coding assessment software company, ranked Swarthmore College at No. 10. CodeSignal analyzed what percentage of students scored over 800 out of a maximum score of…
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State System of Higher Education Weighing Change in Allocating Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
The State System of Higher Education is considering a big change on how it allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in its yearly state appropriation. The potential shift in resources is intended to focus on student success and provide better support to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented minority students. Bill Schackner cracked the books in bringing…
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Women in STEM: Research Grants for 3 Neumann Math Majors
Two enlightening math projects dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and using artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of karate matches will be on the agenda this summer for three young women at Neumann University. The three math majors will receive Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate research scholar awards of $5,000 each for 150 hours of…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system, and in doing so, lists available openings. There are…
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Beloved Southeast Delco Van Driver Jim Ruane Retires and Keeps a Promise
Beloved Southeast Delco school van driver Jim Ruane is retiring after driving students for eight years, and he’s fulfilling a promise he made to one particular student, reports Joe Holden for CBS 3. Ruane picked Wednesday, June 15, for a special reason. He had been driving student Carrington Campbell since her first day of kindergarten. …
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on June 25
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on Saturday, June 25, from 9 AM-12 PM for 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. RSVP here. For more information the Immaculata open house, contact [email protected]. Immaculata…
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WCU Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Achievements
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, West Chester University has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all educational and operational aspects of higher education. With more than 900 participants in 40 countries,…
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7 School Districts in Delaware County Make Top 50 in PA for Test Scores
Unionville-Chadds Ford lost its top spot on a list of top-scoring school districts on state standardized tests in Pennsylvania. It had the spot for seven years, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2022 top 50 statewide rankings. The school district ranked No. 4 on this year’s list and was replaced at the top by Upper…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Finds Niche in Professional Development, Leverages Real-World Course Knowledge
Penn State Great Valley’s lean six sigma certificate program first caught Chris Bradley’s eye a little over two years ago. He looked into similar programs at other Philadelphia-area universities, but Great Valley’s program was the best fit. As an added bonus, Bradley has some deep connections to Penn State. He finished his undergraduate degree at University Park…
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Neumann University Named a College of Distinction
A guide for college-bound students has recognized Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its excellence in higher education in 2022-23. Neumann was cited by the Colleges of Distinction 2022-23 guide. It cites Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its collaborative learning, strong liberal arts curriculum, professional career preparation, required internships, and many opportunities for community service. The…
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