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Middle States Commission on Higher Education

  • Students standing in formation on a large grassy lawn at Immaculata University, arranged to form the numbers “2029,” representing the incoming class.
    Education

    Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape

    November 12, 2025

    Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value of a degree. Yet, Immaculata…

  • L to R: 2024 Harcum College Strauss Memorial Circle of Excellence Awardee Dr. Alexander Klein; Outstanding Alumna Awardee Jessica Jean-Burton ’17; Outstanding Alumnus Awardee Jaron Burch ’23.
    Education

    Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner

    October 10, 2024

    Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100…

  • Education

    University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?

    August 19, 2024

    The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on…

  • View of WilmU's campus on the outside.
    Education

    The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University

    July 22, 2024

    The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations.…

  • The Cheyney University college campus.
    Education

    Cheyney Has Accreditation Reaffirmed and Probation Status Removed

    July 9, 2024

    Cheyney University has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is no longer on probation, writes Ryan Mulligan for…

  • The University of the Arts, which dates back to nearly 150 years, will be shutting its doors on June 7, 2024.
    Education

    University of the Arts to Close on June 7, Marking End to Nearly 150-Year Institution

    June 5, 2024

    The University of the Arts has announced its imminent closure, as the institution will be shutting down on Friday, June 7, writes Ryan Mulligan for…

  • Cheyney University leaders and state officials, including Pa Gov. Josh Shapiro, gathered Friday to protest a decision to put Cheyney University on probation.
    Education

    Cheyney Leaders, Backed by PA Gov. Shapiro, Call for Probation Reversal

    March 2, 2024

    Cheyney University leaders were joined Friday by state officials. including Gov. Josh Shapiro, to protest what they say is an unjust decision by the Middle…

  • The Cheyney University college campus.
    Education

    Cheyney University Back on Probation Despite Making Progress

    December 7, 2023

    Four years ago, Cheyney University was making a comeback and had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Now that same…

  • 3 nurses talking with each other.
    Careers

    DELCO Careers: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

    June 22, 2022

    The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media, founded in 1953, is a two-year accredited, private non-profit college offering an education for those looking for…

  • Statue of P.I.T. founder Walter Garrison on the P.I.T. campus in Media.
    Education

    Grow Your Career, Write Your Success Story at P.I.T. in Media

    November 10, 2021

    The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has grown far past its original mission to provide technical training for potential engineers.   Today, students can earn…

  • Education

    Cheyney’s President Has a Plan to Save Nation’s Oldest HBCU

    May 2, 2019

    Cheyney University president Aaron Walton is on a mission to save the nation’s oldest historically black university, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Walton,…

  • Education

    Cheyney University Gets One More Year to Implement Turnaround Plan

    November 29, 2018

    Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended, providing the institution with an additional year to execute its turnaround plan, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…

  • Delaware County, Education, Sports

    Cheyney University Drops NCAA Division II Status, Restructures Athletic Department

    March 26, 2018

    Cheyney University has withdrawn from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and dropped its NCAA Division II status as it restructures its athletic department, writes Wesley…

  • Community

    Cheyney Gets One-Year Reprieve with Probationary Accreditation Extension

    November 28, 2017

    Cheyney University has been granted a one-year reprieve after the Middle States Commission on Higher Education decided to extend its accreditation on a probationary basis,…

  • Education

    Cheyney University Hopes to Remove Interim Tag from Its Current President

    November 16, 2017

    Cheyney University has asked the State System of Higher Education to forgo the usual search process and officially name its interim president, Aaron Walton, to…

  • Community

    Drastic Cuts, $30 Million in Loan Forgiveness Seek to Save Cheyney

    August 30, 2017

    With the fate of America’s oldest historically black university on the line, Cheyney will receive $30 million in loan forgiveness if it can bridge its…

  • Community

    Looming Reaccreditation Pivotal as New Business Model Could Save Cheyney

    August 9, 2017

    A new business model has the potential to save Cheyney University — if a reaccreditation inspection doesn’t close the book on the new chapter of…

  • Community

    Cheyney Avoids Merger but Still Awaits Final Decision on Future

    July 26, 2017

    The Cheyney University community can rest a bit easier after the initial findings of a review of the 14 schools in the Pennsylvania State System…

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