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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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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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Penn State Brandywine Announces Activities for March Women’s History Month
Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Women’s History Month. According to the National Women’s History Alliance, the theme this year is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” which is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and front-line workers during the ongoing…
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A Sensory-Friendly Audience Experience at Hedgerow Theatre in Media
Audience noise and movement is usually the antithesis of a good theater experience, but at the Hedgerow, it’s just the ticket for a neuro-diverse audience, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On a recent Sunday, the Hedgerow Theatre in Media had a “no shush, no-judgment, relaxed and audio—described” performance of Cowboy Versus…
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Learn About P.I.T.’s Cannabis Studies at March 7 Information Session
Now’s your chance to get some information on how to get into Pennsylvania’s growing marijuana industry. Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana market has reached $3.4 billion in total sales since 2018, according to the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. Since marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania for the treatment of serious medical conditions in 2016, 633,557 patients and…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Students Get Scholarship Help
In recognition of February as Financial Aid Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is highlighting the scholarships it has available for its students. The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit college offering education for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. Students enrolled at P.I.T. have access to two-year…
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Students Look Inward and Explore Values at Penn State Brandywine Workshop
Student-workers from across Penn State Brandywine recently explored their identity and values at a professional development workshop, writes Ayako Ota for Penn State Brandywine. “It was eye-opening,” said Ankur Sinha, a first-year Brandywine student who works as a life office assistant. “It definitely brought in a different aspect of career development that I hadn’t thought…
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Comedian Wanda Sykes of Media to Co-host Academy Awards This Year
Media resident and comedian Wanda Sykes will be co-hosting the 2022 Academy Awards with Regina Hall and Amy Schumer, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The Academy announced the three hosts for the March 27 ceremony. The 57-year-old resides in two places—Media Borough and Cherry Grove, New York. The stand-up comedian wrote for The Chris…
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Pooches from Providence Shelter in Media Melt Hearts at Puppy Bowl
Providence Animal Center in Media participated in this year’s Puppy Bowl in the hopes of breaking stereotypes and improving chances their puppies would be adopted, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2022 Puppy Bowl showed off over 100 pups from 67 shelters and rescues from across the nation. Ten of them came from…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Brick Colonial in Media
A stunning brick colonial home on 1.4 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The home impresses from the start with its spacious foyer with gleaming hardwood floors. On the right is the formal dining room with crown molding and a living room with built-in…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Black History Month With Events
Penn State Brandywine is providing programming and events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Below is a list of ways the campus community can participate in this month dedicated to honoring Black history. Black History Month Trivia Game Show Feb. 10, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Parsons Hall. Test your knowledge of Black History.…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes New VP for Advancement
The Foundation for Delaware County announce that Monika Collins has been hired as the new Vice President for Advancement and Philanthropic Services. Monika succeeds Ellen Grill who will be retiring in early March and who was instrumental in launching the Philanthropic Services department over the past five years at the foundation. In this role, Monika…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hires New Development Director
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media announces it has hired Jeannette Barr as its new Director of Development. Jeannette’s hire marks a new opportunity for growth within the College, which is establishing a Development department. The department will amplify the work being done at the college to the outside community. Jeannette brings a wealth…
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It’s a Virtual Spring Term Open House Feb. 8 at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media wants to get to know you and give you an opportunity to learn about the school. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, a virtual open house will take place on Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a chance for you to learn about P.I.T’s admissions process, take…
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February Screenings for ‘Wake’ Documentary at Penn State Brandywine
Screenings of “Wake,” a documentary by Jacob Mejias that follows the racial protests in Philadelphia in the summer of 2020, are being scheduled in early February at the Penn State Brandywine campus in Media, writes Amanda Ayado Ota for Penn State Brandywine. The film was created by Mejias while he was a student at Penn…
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Robots Serve at Media Senior Community Center
Jacquelin DeFilippo was accustomed to great service at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line in Media Borough from the human staff. Now she’s adding a robot to the list, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. “R2-D2, we named him,” she joked. WEL hired two computerized staff members about a month ago. The “Matradee Robots” by Richtech…
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Dale Plummer of Williamson College in Media Receives Humanitarian Award
Dale Plummer, the Williamson College of the Trade’s director of athletics since 1988, will be the inaugural recipient of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 19 Humanitarian Award in May. Plummer, recognized for his outstanding character and service to others, will receive the award at a ceremony in Atlantic City in May, according to…
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Meet Garrison Lockley, P.I.T’s Mentoring Coordinator
On this last day of January, it seems fitting to talk about Garrison Lockley. January is, after all, Mentoring Awareness Month and Lockley is the Mentoring Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media. The private non-profit college offers an education for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. Part of…
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