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Neumann University Raises $140,000 for Student Scholarships at Annual Gala
Neumann University raised more than $140,000 for student scholarships at its annual Scholarship Gala, held in early April at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The annual event raises funds to support Neumann students as they pursue their dreams of a college degree and successful career. Since the event was first held in 2000, it…
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Nursing Professor at Neumann University Named Chester’s Woman of the Year
Dr. Michelle Santana, a nursing professor at Neumann University, recently received Chester’s Woman of the Year Award in recognition of her new program, Angel’s Rise, a mentorship program for Chester youth, grades nine through 12. Each child in this program is assessed on several developmental cycles, including professional, personal, financial, political, and cultural. The result…
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Neumann University Joins the Video Gaming Craze with New eSports Team
“We compete in teams of two and the winner is based on whoever receives the highest number of (on-screen) kills,” said Deidre Turner, who is one of the six members of Neumann University’s new eSports team. In the fall of 2018, Neumann began its inaugural season in ECAC eSports, a league of online video gaming…
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Former FBI Cybersecurity Expert Offers Anti-Hacking Advice at Neumann University
Robert Anderson, a cybersecurity expert and former national security executive with the FBI, offered some practical tips to prevent cybercrime during several presentations last week at Neumann University. For businesses, he urged CEOs to “educate your workforce,” noting that e-mail phishing scams, which are relatively easy to avoid, still cause enormous damage when employees respond…
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On University’s 54th Charter Day, Neumann Names Dorms in Honor of First Three Presidents
Neumann University recognized its first three presidents by naming residence halls in their honor last Friday, March 15, the university’s 54th Charter Day. Previously known as Living and Learning Centers I, II, and II, the residence halls were christened Flynn Hall, Cunningham Hall, and O’Neill Hall after Mother Everilda Flynn, OSF, president from 1965-1970; Sister…
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The Culture of the Amazon on Display at Neumann University
Neumann University is hosting an exhibit of photos and artifacts that capture the character and culture of one of the last remaining foraging Amazonian people. Entitled “The Ese’Eja People of the Amazon: Connected by a Thread,” the free exhibit runs until April 15 in the McNichol Art Gallery. Believing themselves to have been descended from…
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Neumann to Host Grad School Information Session on Saturday
Neumann University will host an information session on Saturday, March 16 for adults who are interested in earning a graduate degree or bachelor’s degree in class or online. The session will run from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Abessinio Building, where program directors and academic advisors will be on hand to explain all the degree programs…
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Neumann Grad, His Son Stand on Opposite Sides of One of Hockey’s Fiercest Rivalries
When the Philadelphia Flyers recently played the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2019 NHL Stadium Series at Lincoln Financial Field, Neumann University graduate Jim Britt and his son, Jim Jr., had different rooting interests, writes Adam Kimelman for NHL.com. The younger Britt has worked for the Penguins for a decade and has been director of team…
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Young Scientists to Compete Today at 2019 Science Olympiad at Neumann University
For the sixth year in a row, Neumann University will host hundreds of young scientists in one of the premier science competitions in the nation, the Southeastern PA Science Olympiad Tournament. Today, Feb. 27, students from more than 50 middle schools and high schools in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will compete for…
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For Valentine’s Day, Neumann University Surveys Students About Their Favorite Romantic Movies
Love is in the air. This year, Neumann University surveyed its students about their all-time favorite romantic movies. Here are their Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day: 1.) The Best of Me This emotional love story was the most popular choice among Neumann students. Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Best of…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Part of Newly Launched Coalition Aimed at Protecting Delaware River Watershed
The National Audubon Society and Audubon Pennsylvania have launched the Brewers for the Delaware River Association. This coalition of craft brewers in the Delaware River Watershed, which includes 2SP Brewing Company in Aston, united to promote the protection of the watershed as a reliable, clean water source that benefits the people, birds, and communities of…
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Former Eagle, Villanova Grad to Receive Award from Neumann University
Neumann University’s Institute for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development (ISSCD) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by presenting its annual award to former Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Reilly on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 PM in the Mirenda Center. Reilly played in the NFL for three years, but his career was cut short by a desmoid tumor,…
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Neumann Launches Two New Degree Programs to Meet Demand for Cybersecurity Professionals
Target, eBay, Equifax, Sony, Yahoo, and Marriott. These are just a few of the giant corporations that have been hacked in the past several years. Technological trends – such as the internet of things (IoT) and the increase in cloud-based computing – have increased the need for protection against cyber threats, but the lack of…
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CEO of Applied Bank Donates $16 Million to His Alma Mater in Wilmington
Rocco Abessinio, the CEO of Delaware-based Applied Bank, which has offices in Glen Mills, has donated $16 million to his alma mater, Salesianum, a Catholic prep school in Wilmington, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The gift is the latest in a string of similar donations to Catholic institutions in the Brandywine Valley by…
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Neumann University’s Christmas Gift to Delco
Everyone has heard the Bing Crosby-David Bowie version of Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy, a Christmas favorite. Forty-one years after the debut of this tune, Neumann University has used it as inspiration for a holiday video. In the three-minute production, Dr. Chris Domes, the university’s president, falls asleep while watching the Crosby-Bowie duet and dreams…
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Local Drilling Company Provides Life-Giving Water to Millions of People in Africa
Powell Pump & Well Drilling is a water and well contracting firm with services that include drilling, water conditioning, and the installation of geothermal systems. But the company’s reach extends far beyond its Aston home in the form of a charitable organization that brings life-giving drinking water to needy communities in Africa. With the slogan,…
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Neumann University Student Wins Second Place in National Art Contest
Lauren Skurla, a Nursing major at Neumann University, has won second place in a national art contest sponsored by the Franciscan Action Network. She will receive a $250 prize and her art will be displayed at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 11-27. Submissions had to reflect a theme…
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Wawa Partners with Aston’s 2SP Brewing to Create Coffee Beer
Wawa has partnered with its Delaware County neighbor, 2SP Brewing in Aston, to create Winter Reserve Coffee Stout, a limited-edition beer, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The coffee beer was created by Bob Barrar, head brewer of the award-winning brewery. It combines Wawa’s limited-edition Winter Blend coffee with 2SP’s oatmeal stout. According to…
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