Education
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES — the Chester County resource for supplying professionals to assist with the unique needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities — is holding a Virtual Interview Day. The March 28 online event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom. Participants are…
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Penn State Laureate Shara McCallum to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Tuesday
Shara McCallum, 2021-22 Penn State Laureate and Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English, will discuss her creative process and read from her works on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley. According to McCallum, her latest book, No Ruined Stone, is a “novel in verse” based on a thread from the life…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts March 28 Information Session on Its Nursing Programs
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Monday, March 28, 5 to 6 p.m., on its Spring semester nursing programs for anyone interested in finding out more about the programs. During the session, you can gather program-specific details about the admission process, including how to transfer credits, what documents…
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Follow the Journey of an Eagle From Penn Station in New York to Valley Forge
The eagle statues that once adorned the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City found new homes thanks to a preservation effort back in the 1960s. One of those eagles ended up at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Michelle Young for Untapped New York. When Penn Station was being demolished…
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Claire McGeehan, Devoted to Teaching and Media Fellowship House, Dies at 72
Claire McGeehan, a retired Media Elementary School teacher who served as a board member at the Media Fellowship House died March 12. She was 72, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Something that made her unique was the immense amount of respect that she had for all of the young people in her life,…
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‘Enabling Bright Minds and Dreams to Flourish’: WCU to Receive Largest Cash Donation in Its History
A $3.5 million gift from Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) — the largest cash donation ever made to West Chester University — will be presented during a Gift Agreement Signing and Check Presentation Celebration on Tuesday, March 22 at 3 PM in the Philips Autograph Library. Bernie Carrozza, the Chair of SSI’s Board of Directors, and…
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Alumni Gifts Continue to Pour into Villanova University With Another $20 Million for Library Work
For the third time since February, Villanova University has received a large multi-million gift, this time from alumna Victor Maggitti, to help with campus renovations and programs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victor J. Maggitti is founder and president of the King of Prussia construction supply company Vimco Inc. The $20 million…
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Neumann University Honors Five Delaware County Alumni
Neumann University’s annual Alumni Association Awards, presented March 8, recognized five residents of Delaware County. Nancy Gorevin Costello, a Radnor resident, received the Alumni Association Recognition Award. She currently serves as the director of communications for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 2010, she and her husband Tom co-founded The Joy…
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‘Iron-Sharpened Leader’ to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on March 24
Retired Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski will travel to Penn State Great Valley for a community discussion and book signing on Thursday, March 24 at 5 PM. Gronski is a leadership consultant and trainer, international speaker, executive coach, author, and graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at Penn State Great Valley. He served…
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Penn State Brandywine Gave First-Year Student Confidence to Lead Thousands in New Student Orientation
Rabia Rafiqzadah would not describe herself as an extrovert. “Honestly, I’m a really shy person,” Rafiqzadah admitted. Which makes it that much more incredible that in the fall, the Penn State Brandywine junior found herself welcoming thousands of incoming first-year students throughout the Penn State campuses, writes Amanda Ayako Ota for Penn State Brandywine. “What…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts March 19 Virtual Open House for Those Curious About the School
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual Spring Term Open House Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who would like to find out more about the school and meet the staff and administrators. During Open House you can learn more about the school’s admissions process, the…
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2 Penn Wood Students Weigh in on PA School Funding Lawsuit Trial
Two Penn Wood High School graduates, Victoria Monroe and Nasharie Stewart studied a landmark trial that’s challenging how Pennsylvania is funding its public schools, writes Mallory Falk for WHYY. The civil suit trial concluded Thursday. A judge’s ruling is not expected for several months. . The lawsuit argues the state violates its constitution by underfunding…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Partners to Establish Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar
Valley Forge Military Academy & College is establishing the first-ever Valley Forge Academy in Qatar–the first international American school for boys to open in that country. VFMAC entered into an agreement with Doha, Qatar-based Global Institute Studies (GSI). The Valley Forge Academy Qatar is set to open in August 2022. “Our institutions share a commitment…
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Feds Consider Extending Student Loan Repayment Moratorium; Pa. Borrowers Appreciate the Suspension
In perhaps a twist on the concept, students in Pa. are appreciative that they’ve gotten a suspension. In this case, it’s the Biden administration’s pause on repayments of federal student loans — a temporary relief action that many hope will continue. Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio studied the implications for Axios. U.S. student debt has…
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WilmU to Host Virtual Transfer & Degree Completion Day on Wednesday
Do you have academic credits, military training, or any kind of prior learning experience? Then come out for Degree Completion Day. Make your move with the credits you’ve earned by attending Wilmington University’s Virtual Transfer & Degree Completion Day on Wednesday, March 16 from 7 AM-5 PM. Live chat begins at 11 AM. Join online…
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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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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Welcomes New Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has ended a two-month search for its next Dean of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison with the hiring of Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D. She started her new role on Feb. 28. The P.I.T. community invested over 60 work hours in the search, looking for an individual with valuable…
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Immaculata’s Annual Fashion Show Helps High-Schoolers Who Can’t Afford a Prom Dress
Students in Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program are sponsoring a fashion show, Under the Stars, on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9 PM in the Great Hall. The fashion show is a fundraiser to support high school students who cannot afford to buy a prom dress or a ticket to their prom. The evening features prom dresses from…
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