Awards & Recognition
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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West Chester University One of 7 Pennsylvania Colleges to Receive Diversity Award
For the fourth year, West Chester University has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award is the only national honor to recognize institutions of higher education for their outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. West Chester joins nearby…
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Immaculata University to Hold Awards Reception, Golf Invitational to Support Student Scholarships
Immaculata University will host the Immaculata University Awards Reception and silent auction on Friday, Oct. 6 in the Great Hall, bringing together alumni and friends to celebrate the 2023 Honorees. Immaculata University and the Alumni Association proudly honor those members of the IU community who have made an impact on their profession, community, and Immaculata…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Graduate Earns Elijah Watt Sells Award for Performance on Certified Exam
Penn State Great Valley Accounting (Master of Professional) graduate Mike Donnelly was recently awarded the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for his performance on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Each year, the American Institute of CPAs presents the award to CPA candidates who pass all four sections of the exam on their first attempt and have a…
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Chester County Students Awarded Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata University
Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first-year, full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence based on GPA, high school class rigor, standardized test scores, class rank, and recommendations from teachers and counselors. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarships receive monetary awards equal…
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Downingtown Resident Honored with Prestigious Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University
Immaculata University senior Ava Thorley, of Downingtown, was awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2023-2024. The Medal was presented to Thorley by President Barbara Lettiere ’72 during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 31. Kappa Gamma Pi, a national honor society for graduates of Catholic colleges, sponsors the Medal that…
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Inn at Freedom Village Recognized Among Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania
The Inn at Freedom Village has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation in 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, according to MyChesco. “We are proud to achieve this best-in-class rating from U.S. News & World Report,” said Danielle Geyer, executive director of Freedom Village Brandywine. “At The Inn at Freedom…
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West Chester University Honored as 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University was among the four universities honored at the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. WCU was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health, and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. Representatives received sustainably crafted plaques…
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Mike Dougherty of Ridley Park Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Mike Dougherty of Ridley Park is having a pretty good summer award-wise, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The football videographer was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Then, he made NFL history by being one of the first five in the Video Film Directors category to get national…
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Radnor’s Lizzie Shacklett Is Miss Pennsylvania Teen 2023
Lizzie Shacklett of Radnor can now add being crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen to her long list of accomplishments, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. At just 15, Shacklett has placed seventh in the world for Irish Dance, founded a nonprofit, and wrote a children’s book. In January 2024, Shacklett will compete at the national…
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It Was a Querken Moment for Garnet Valley Eighth-Grader at the Scripps Spelling Bee Finals
A Garnet Valley eighth grader from Glen Mills made it to the finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, ranking in 10th place out of 231 students, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m definitely happy — I never would have thought I’d have been a finalist,” said the 14-year-old. Pranav Anandh…
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Widener University Honors 2 Employees with Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
Widener University recently presented the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Courtney Kelly of Wallingford, executive director of undergraduate admissions, and Jeanne Nolan, of Glenolden, lead coordinating support specialist for the Institute for Physical Therapy Education. The award, presented May 1 by President Stacey Robertson at the final university Town Hall meeting…
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Delaware County Student Earns Prestigious Academic Medal from Immaculata University
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates, including David Crowell from Aston, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The student is listed below with his/her hometown and name of the award/medal received. Chester County: Cumberland County: Delaware County: Montgomery County: Lancaster County: Delaware State: New Jersey: Learn more at Immaculata University.
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Neumann Students Win Award for Best Collegiate Radio Show
Neumann University students won two national awards for journalism in a contest sponsored by the Catholic Media Association (CMA). A group of nine students took home the Best Collegiate Radio Show prize for a program entitled Living Black History that was broadcast on WNUW 98.5, Neumann’s radio station. Four students interviewed Regina Paige Garrettson, a…
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Here is How Phoenixville Woman Took Las Vegas by Storm
Jennifer Slifer, a Phoenixville resident, crowned her visit to Las Vegas with a win at the 2023 APA 8-Ball Classic Pool Championship late last month, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. Slifer is one of almost 6,000 pool players throughout North America who tried to qualify for the American Poolplayers Association’s…
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Immaculata University Honors Student Leaders
Immaculata University has announced the 2022-2023 recipients of the University’s Student Leadership Awards. Student leadership award winners are listed below. Delaware County Theresa Arata ’24 of Broomall, PA Montgomery County Madison Palma ’25 of Pottstown, PA Meghan McKelvie ’23 of Oreland, PA Learn more at Immaculata University.
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Aronimink Golf Club Pro Jeff Kiddie Earns Major PGA Award
Aronimink Golf Club’s Jeff Kiddie has been named 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year, writes Jim Finnegan for Main Line Today. The award recognizes leadership, strong moral character, and a substantial record of service to the PGA and the game of golf. Kiddie is the head pro at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square…
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Neumann University Wins National Recycling Contest
In a competition sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, Neumann University placed first in the country in the Campus Race to Zero Waste small campus division for per capita recycling. The university’s eco-friendly system logged 39.6 pounds of recycled material for every student, professor, and staff member on campus. This total also earned second place…
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