Chester County
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Online Information Session for Adult Students
Immaculata University will hold an online undergraduate information session on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers…
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Immaculata Partners with Penn State Great Valley to Create MSN in Nursing Informatics
Through an innovative partnership, Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics is now offered in conjunction with Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies’ graduate certificate in analytics for managers. The new program in nursing informatics combines two credentials that integrate nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data and wisdom…
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Immaculata’s Fashion Show Fundraiser Donates Prom Dresses to High Schoolers In Need
Immaculata University is holding its annual fashion show fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Immaculata’s Great Hall at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Hollywood SweetHearts.” The annual fundraiser raises money to provide prom dresses for struggling high school students so they can attend their prom. “While creating this show, the first thing we wanted to do was figure out how to…
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CCRES Funds Van Purchases for Achieve Program
CCRES, a local nonprofit based in Downingtown that provides educational and behavioral health services to schools, intermediate units, and community programs, recently funded the purchase of two transport vans for the Achieve program. The Achieve program, which operates through the Chester County Intermediate Unit, is a program for adults with disabilities, ages 21 and older,…
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Immaculata University to Host March Adult Undergrad and Grad Info Sessions
Immaculata University will hold two online admissions information sessions in March for adult undergraduate and graduate students interested in earning college degrees to improve their job prospects. Adult Undergraduate Online Info SessionSaturday, March 11, 10 AM Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, and the personalized support Immaculata provides for adult…
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Wilmington University is Committed to Military Students
For military service members and veterans, a college degree represents a crucial step in the transition to civilian life, and Wilm U’s Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success program can help make that possible. “Higher education serves as a critical component to long-term success while volunteering to serve, as well as after service,” said James Webb,…
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Immaculata to Present Annual Children’s Concert Based on Book by Lemony Snicket
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual children’s concert, “The Composer is Dead,” on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall on the campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Co-conducted by Robert Frazier and Mark Cellini,…
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Immaculata Receives $40,00 Grant for It’s On Us PA Initiative
Immaculata University was among 39 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the It’s On Us campaign. Former Governor Tom Wolf established It’s On Us PA, the nation’s first statewide campaign to combat campus sexual assault and violence, nearly seven years…
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Data Analytics Graduates Research Risk Tolerance Through Assistantship
Penn State Great Valley students find a variety of ways to apply their skills outside of the classroom, including through part-time research assistantships to assist faculty. For recent Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics graduates Abhay Chamu Haridas and Rudraksh Mishra, the knowledge they’ve gained from their assistantships has been invaluable in many ways. Haridas and Mishra spent…
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Curtis Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Immaculata on January 28
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra presents a concert at Alumnae Hall on the campus of Immaculata University on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 PM. “Immaculata University is thrilled to have the Curtis Symphony Orchestra return to campus for another amazing concert,” said Joseph Gehring, chair of Immaculata’s music department. “We are proud to offer an exceptional afternoon of…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Information Session in January
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate information session on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 AM to noon in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall on the university’s campus. This event is for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, athletics and the…
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SCORE Webinars Help Small Business Owners Get Ahead in the New Year
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following upcoming free SCORE small business webinars. Master Your Social Media with Time-Saving Tools & Techniques Is keeping up with your commitment to your social media calendar overwhelming? Then this Jan. 12 webinar is for you. From 10 to 11:30 AM, this workshop will show you how to…
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Immaculata Names Founding Dean of New College of Nursing and Health Professions
Immaculata University has announced that Ridley Park resident Mary Powell has been named as the founding dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). She began her new role on Jan. 1, 2023, with the launch of CNHP set for fall 2023. “We are grateful to have Mary Powell’s depth of health care and higher ed…
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First Resource Bank Expands Management Team with Key Promotions
To meet the increasing needs of its customer base, First Resource Bank has announced the promotion of three key team members whose leadership skills have considerably increased customer satisfaction, productivity, and security within the bank. The announcement comes after a year of record growth in which the bank experienced a significant uptick in loan volume…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Undergraduate Information Session in January
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 AM for adult students interested in earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers adult undergraduates flexible, career-oriented degree programs in…
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First Resource Bank Provides $260,000 in Educational Funding to Local Schools, Organizations
First Resource Bank recently donated $260,000 to local schools and organizations under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This is the bank’s 12th year participating in the program, which allows qualified businesses to transform tax dollars into scholarships and educational improvement opportunities, providing greater support for local students in need. Since 2011, First Resource…
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Renowned Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas Featured in Online Investment Guide
Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas, who has been a prominent leader and positive force in Chester County for years, was recently featured in Capital Analytics: Invest Philadelphia magazine. The annual business guide covers metro areas through data, in-depth analysis, and interviews with local business and political leaders like Annas. Labeled in the article as a…
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Attested by Attendees, Malvern Bank’s Gainful Giving Seminar Solidifies Philanthropic Ways of Aiding Others
Earlier this month, Malvern Bank hosted Laura Fredricks, an international consultant, speaker, and best-selling author, for its “Gainful Giving: A Charitable Giving Seminar.” Attendees included nonprofits, donors, and clients who wanted to learn more about different philanthropic giving vehicles, and how these vehicles can be used to make charitable gifts that may help for family…







































