Education
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Villanova Scientist Discovers Dinosaur-Age Lizard Trapped in Amber
Villanova University biologist Aaron Bauer traveled more than 2 million miles to find new species of lizard. But when the pandemic hit, he decided to stay at his university lab and travel back in time instead, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It paid off. He and an international group of collaborators found a…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Info Session on June 1
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Wednesday, June 1 at 4 PM for adult students and transfer students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Information session attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for both adult learners and traditional…
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Aussie’s Academic and Athletic Success at Harcum College Garners Him Full Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University
Support. It’s perhaps what Louis Bleechmore will remember most about his two-year experience at Harcum College, which ended this month when he graduated with an associate degree — and a number of people invested in his success. Bryn Mawr was a long way from home for Bleechmore, a native of Sydney, Australia, who arrived in…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Honors Fallen with Memorial Day Events
Sadly, more than one million military service personnel have died during American wars. Memorial Day is intended to honor them, their lives, and their service. A special day in the life of the nation, it is a time to remember the bravery of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms held…
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Delaware County Leadership: Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD, President of Gwynedd Mercy University
Deanne H. D’Emilio, President of Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with DELCO Today about having hit the “parent jackpot” as a child growing up in suburban Pittsburgh; her interest in music and tennis; and her decision to attend Westminster College, Bowling Green State University, and Pitt for nine consecutive years. D’Emilio also discussed the people who…
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Penn State Great Valley Honors More Than 1,000 Graduates at Recent Commencement Ceremony
Penn State Great Valley honored more than 1,000 graduates during a recent commencement ceremony. In addition to hosting graduates from the 2021-22 academic year, alumni who earned their master’s degrees in summer 2019, fall 2019, and spring 2020 were invited to return to campus to celebrate after the COVID-19 pandemic prevented an earlier in-person celebration.…
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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. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Immaculata Names Winner of Its Rising Student Leader Award, Monsignor Hartnett Medal
Immaculata University has announced the 2021-2022 recipients of its Student Leadership Awards. “To see our students grow into dedicated, smart, reliable leaders, who serve as role models to the entire campus, is what makes an Immaculata education so special,” said Patricia A. Canterino, Vice President for Student Development & Undergraduate Admissions and Dean of Students. Lauren…
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Swarthmore, University of Pennsylvania Neck and Neck in Acceptance Rates
Two of the 25 most selective colleges and universities, with the lowest acceptance rates in the United States, are in Greater Philadelphia—Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania, writes Hilary Burns and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Both had acceptance rates of 9% and ranked No. 14 and No. 13 out of 25 in…
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Valley Forge Military College Graduates the 84th Class of Cadets.
Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania™, has graduated its 84th class of cadets. Thirty-three cadets received Associate’s degrees and will matriculate to other colleges and universities to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Michael O’Dea, the salutatorian, earned the distinction of ranking second academically in his class. Graduating with an Associate of Arts in…
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Despite Having COVID-19 and a Stroke, Physician and His Son Graduate Together from WilmU
Dr. Troy Randle, a cardiologist in clinical practice at Virtua Cardiology in New Jersey, contracted COVID-19 during the early stages of the pandemic, a time when he was enrolled in Wilmington University’s MBA program. He also suffered a stroke, becoming one of the first patients on record to have cardiac/stroke complications directly attributable to the…
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Immaculata’s New Partnership to Support Ever-Evolving Workforce Development Needs Within Cybersecurity
Immaculata University has partnered with cybersecurity firm Fortalice Solutions LLC, a leading national security company. This new partnership will support the ever-evolving workforce development needs within the cybersecurity field. Professionals working in cybersecurity or current college students can enroll for the fall semester for the first online course in Offensive Cybersecurity Operations and Open-Source Intelligence. Given that offensive…
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4 WCU Students Among Winners in European Union’s National Foreign Affairs Contest
This spring, a team of four West Chester University students placed first in a national debating competition hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States in Washington, D.C. More than 20 colleges participated in the prestigious contest, the 2022 Annual European Union Schuman Challenge, including students from Yale University, Georgetown University, and American…
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Harcum College Honors 300 Graduates in First In-Person Commencement in Three Years
Though Mother Nature tried her best, the spirits of the Class of 2022 could not be dampened during Harcum College’s 106th Annual Commencement. It was the first in-person gathering in three years because of the pandemic, and 300 graduates and 1,200-plus guests assembled on the Great Lawn to celebrate a long-awaited and life-changing milestone presided…
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‘Live Your Life for Others’. Jay Wright Inspires at Villanova Graduation
“I’m in awe of each one of you. Your determination, resiliency, and fortitude will go down in history. I’m so proud to be a part of you today. I hope you will consider me to be an honorary member of the class of 2022.” Those words rang out at Friday night’s commencement for Villanova’s Class…
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Graduation Celebration: 364 Earn Degrees at Neumann University
“What can stop you if a global pandemic could not?” commencement speaker John R. McConnell asked the Neumann University class of 2022 graduates. “Nothing!” shouted one of the graduates, a response that elicited thunderous applause from the 2,000 people in the audience. The exchange captured the excitement of the day as Neumann University awarded doctoral,…
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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. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Penn State Great Valley’s LaunchBox Program Allows Students to Advance Entrepreneurial Aspirations
As Penn State Great Valley expands its entrepreneurial offerings, the Great Valley LaunchBox has introduced the Student Startup Project to immerse students in startup culture. Master of engineering management students Nimisha Benoy and Utkarsh Singh have had entrepreneurial aspirations for years, so when they heard about the program, they knew it would be the perfect supplement to their classes. Since November,…
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