Media
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Penn State Brandywine, SAP Partnership Fosters Cybersecurity Professional Development
Hoping to create the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, Penn State Brandywine in Media and SAP in Newtown Square have partnered to support the university’s Next-Gen Lab. The Next-Gen Lab provides University resources to companies so students can gain experience and utilize recruitment opportunities. SAP is funding Penn State Brandywine undergraduate research. This summer’s undergraduate…
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Former P.I.T. Employee Edith McFall Honored by Ridley Park Library
Edith “Edie” McFall, former Assistant Registar for the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media from 1999 to 2018, is being honored posthumously by Delaware County Libraries on July 2. McFall served as long-time board president at Ridley Park Library. She passed away in 2021. As part of a 110th-anniversary event Saturday, Ridley Park Library…
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Bill Whitaker, From Media, Talks About His ’60 Minutes’ Career
Journalist Bill Whitaker, a Media Borough native, worked for years at CBS News before he got the plum position of correspondent on “60 Minutes”, writes Stephen Battaglio for the Los Angeles Times. He got the spot in 2014 after covering Asia and working for two decades as a fixture on the CBS Evening News. The…
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Longtime Brandywine donor funds scholarship to address student financial need
A $50,000 estate commitment to Penn State Brandywine in Media will fund the Johnson Family Scholarship to support Delaware County and Philadelphia residents attending Brandywine that have a financial need. The scholarship was provided by longtime Penn State donor and development professional Lynn Marie Johnson. “We are so grateful to Lynn for this generous gift,”…
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In-Person Info Sessions Are Back at P.I.T. With 2 Set for June 21, 24
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is excited to once again host two upcoming information sessions in-person for those who want to find out more about the school’s Cannabis Studies and Nursing Studies programs. The school is located at 800 Manchester Ave. in Media. The free session on Cannabis Studies will take place Tuesday,…
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Land Preservation Deal Reached at Broomall’s Lake in Media
There is a tentative agreement preserving Broomall’s Lake at the Broomall’s Lake Country Club in Media Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “The property remains private property, it just will be private property that will be limited in what the private owners can do to it,” said Delaware County Solicitor William F.…
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Media Borough Takes on Active Role to Protect Native Bees
Welcome to Bee City, USA, known to the locals as Media Borough. The county seat is now an official Bee City, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. On June 2, it joined forces with 300 towns, cities and college campuses to protect native bee species through the Bee City USA initiative. The initiative comes from the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Fieldstone Colonial in Media
A spectacular fieldstone colonial home with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Perfectly situated on a serene cul-de-sac, this lush property straddles Ridley Creek State Park. The home impresses from the start with its sweeping spiral staircase in the entrance foyer, which leads into a formal living…
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New Penn State President Praises Branch Campuses Like Brandywine, Great Valley
Penn State University’s new president, Neeli Bendapudi, is a big fan of her university’s branch campuses like Penn State Brandywine in Media and Great Valley in Malven, writes Bill Schackner for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I am very, very committed to the commonwealth campuses, for several reasons,” Bendapudi said Thursday. The 58-year-old said places like Penn State…
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Justin Jennings Didn’t Let Cancer Stop His Penn State Brandywine Education
Justin’s Beach House in Bethany is named for a Penn State Brandywine student who battled cancer but was determined to pursue his college studies in the face of his obstacles, writes Mike Smith for Coastal Point. Named for the late Justin Jennings, the beach house offers a place where families can stay for a beach…
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Cannabis Helped Him Manage His Pain. Now He’s at P.I.T. to Learn How to Help Others
Gerald Grundy is hoping to benefit from the huge expansion of the cannabis industry in Pennsylvania by learning the ropes of the business at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media. Grundy discovered PIT’s Cannabis Business Program in 2020 when he found a newspaper article announcing that PIT was now offering a degree in cannabis…
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From Pizza Boxes to Food Scraps, Chris Pieretti Makes Gardens Grow
Chris Pieretti wanted to start a business to help people grow vegetables. With Kitchen Harvest, Inc. he’s doing the next best thing, turning moldy food scraps and pizza boxes into gardening gold, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Pieretti, a composting expert, has his business on the Linvilla Orchards farm in Media. He turned…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Middle, High School Students to Explore STEM Careers
Penn State Brandywine recently hosted nearly 200 local middle- and high-school students for STEM Pathways, a one-day career exploration program. The May 10 event gave students from the Greater Philadelphia region an opportunity to explore STEM fields through activities and interactions with Brandywine faculty and other professionals. The program began with exhibition tables featuring make…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts May 21 Summer Virtual Open House
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is hosting a Summer Virtual Open House Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, for people wanting to find out more about what this local nonprofit college can offer. Your education at P.I.T. is all about your success — with outstanding professional programs; small, personalized classes; a caring, mentoring…
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Media Gains 4 New Businesses With New Leases at Rosetree Complex
The Rosetree office campus in Media Borough has added four new tenants and expanded space for two existing tenants, reports Keystone Development + Investment. Rosetree at 1223 N. Providence Road, is home to two office buildings totaling 270,000 square feet. It features four-story and six-story atriums. The new leases validate Media’s premier location as a…
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Penn State Brandywine celebrates graduates at spring commencement ceremony
More than 90 graduates received their bachelor’s degrees at Penn State Brandywine’s spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7 in the campus gymnasium. The spring commencement also included a celebration of 2020 graduates, who did not have an in-person commencement ceremony due to the pandemic. Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells addressed the graduates. “Each generation has…
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P.I.T.’s Sonography Student Paige Kauffman Passes S.P.I Exam on First Try
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media would like to congratulate Paige Kauffman on passing her S.P.I. (Physics) exam! Paige has been piloting through P.I.T.’s new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program since October 2021 and passed her exam on the first attempt. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at P.I.T. is committed to serving the local community and…
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This Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Program Lets Some Seniors Audit Courses for Free
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media offers those age 65 and older a chance to audit some of its courses for free. P.I.T.’s 65+ Tuition Waiver Program invites P.I.T. alumni, spouses or partners of alumni, and friends age 65 or older to join P.I.T.’s passionate educational community by auditing select courses. To qualify, you…
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