Education
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Holy Family University Claims Eight Lindback Awards for Educational Excellence
Holy Family University’s impact on classrooms across Philadelphia was on full display this year, as seven alumni and one current student are among the 2026 recipients of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award. The award is one of the School District of Philadelphia’s most respected honors for educational excellence. It recognizes teachers and instructional…
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Delaware County Community College and Partners Unite to Build America’s Shipbuilding Workforce
As the United States works to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity and maritime competitiveness, two federally funded workforce initiatives are demonstrating how national collaboration can support this critical industry. On May 5, leaders from Delaware County Community College, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Incorporated (HPSI), and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy convened at DCCC’s Marple Campus and at the…
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How Three DCCC Students Helped Preserve Community History and Found Their Calling in the Process
When Delaware County Community College Professor Tanya Gardner asked for volunteers in her Interpersonal Communication class, she wasn’t just filling slots for a library event. She was, unknowingly, changing the career trajectories of three of her students. The assignment brought students Katy Gallagher, Paulina Jaus, and Taya Vietro to Ardmore Library for Community Scanning Day…
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WilmU One on One: Dr. Joshua Patterson Discusses WilmU’s New College of Sciences and Engineering
With the launch of its new College of Sciences and Engineering, Wilmington University is taking a bold step toward preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of today’s STEM workforce. Designed to break down traditional academic silos and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the College reflects how science and technology intersect in real-world careers. Helping lead this initiative is Dr. Joshua Patterson,…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…
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New Ranking Lists Chester County Public High Schools Among Best in State
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining school ranking included college readiness, college curriculum, state assessment proficiency and performance, and graduation rate. Schools were given a score out of 100 after calculations. The highest ranking school is…
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Check Out These 3 Local Culinary Summer Camps Perfect for Kids
If you have a young aspiring chef at home, there are 19 culinary summer camps in Pennsylvania to check out, with three located in Delaware County, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. These camps provide hands-on learning opportunities guided by professionals. Chef Dad’s Table Summer Cooking Camp, at 2191 West Chester Pike in Broomall., is…
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Haverford High School Educator Given Presidential Award for Teaching
Dr. Jeremy Tomaszewski, a science teacher from Haverford High School, was named a 2021 Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, writes Peg Degrassa for the Daily Times. The award recognizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics educators who teach students in the K-12 level. Created in 1983 by Congress, it celebrates teachers…
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Former American Eagle CEO Makes $2.5M Donation to Villanova’s Development Center
Villanova University received a $2.5 million donation from James O’Donnell, the former American Eagle Outfitters CEO, to relocate its professional development center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Donnell graduated from Villanova in 1963 and served as American Eagle’s CEO from 2003 to 2012. He has made a continued effort to give back…
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DCCC Professor’s Study of Slave Revolts Found a Place at the Smithsonian
Dr. Ife Williams, a political science professor at Delaware County Community College, decided she wanted to track the number of slave revolts that took place during the slave trade when millions of Africans were displaced and dispersed around the world. Dr. Williams created a digital map that shows where those slave revolts took place. Her…
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Teacher From Media Honored for Her Contributions to Literacy Education
Erica Braunlinger, M.Ed., a fourth-grade teacher at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Upper Providence, has been named to the International Literacy Association’s 30 Under 30 list for 2025, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Braunlinger, from Media, was recognized for her significant contributions to the world of literacy education while advocating for inclusive and…
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Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Could Get Stipend for Addressing Shortages
Legislation that advanced out of the state House Education Committee proposes paying student teachers in Pennsylvania a $10,000 stipend in exchange for assisting in addressing the state’s teacher shortage, writes Jan Murphy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. House Bill 1331, which received a 20-1 vote on Tuesday, would pay an additional $5,000 to those who decide…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mary Powell, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Immaculata University
Mary Powell, dean of the new College of Nursing and Health Professions at Immaculata University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Delaware County and the experiences that shaped her as a teenager, like getting a part-time job as a nursing assistant to pay for contact lenses and going on a six-week trip to…
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