Education
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages 7-22. In all, more than 20 camps offer high-quality, low-cost programming to keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found here. Programs are taught by expert faculty,…
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Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed Leaving for Same Job Elsewhere
After seven years, Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed is leaving his position for the same job at Loyola University Chicago, effective August 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move comes as the college nears the completion of its merger with the University of Sciences. Provost Cheryl McConnell will serve as…
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Montgomery County Community College Student on Path To Become Hawaiian Anthropologist Earns Statewide Honors
Cheyenne Diehl’s decision to go back to school and pursue a career in Hawaiian anthropology is the result of several deeply personal events that shaped her life. It’s also a decision that has already changed her life for the better as its started her on a genealogical path to discover the lost history of who…
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday, April 29 event. The Spotlight on Faculty Research ceremony celebrated the university’s new Research 2 (R2) status. The 2-hour event took place in the university’s new Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons. The research…
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Penn State Abington’s Chancellor Rated as Top Powerful Education Leader in Pennsylvania
Abington chancellor named as one of most powerful education leaders in Pennsylvania, reports Penn State News. Chancellor Dr. Margo DelliCarpini of Penn State Abington has been recognized by City & State PA, the statewide media organization, as part of their Higher Education Power 100 list. DelliCarpini came into the Chancellor role in 2021, overseeing a large campus…
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First African American Woman to Command a U.S. Naval Ship to Speak at Elkins Park’s Salus University’s 124th Commencement
Michelle J. Howard, Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, will be the keynote speaker for Salus University’s 124th commencement on May 26 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Admiral Howard, who became the first African American woman to command a ship in the Navy in 1999, served 35 years. In 2014, she was the…
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Communication Major Jake Loburak Named Valedictorian at Neumann University
Jake Loburak stole the show at Neumann University’s 2022 academic awards convocation. The senior received a standing ovation from Neumann’s faculty as he took the stage to receive the valedictory medal after Dr. Lawrence DiPaolo’s introduction, which highlighted Loburak’s many accomplishments during his four years on campus. A Communication and Digital Media major, Jake Loburak…
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Temple’s Ambler Field Station Welcomes Upper Dublin Students Studying the Spotted Lanternfly
The Temple Ambler campus recently hosted Upper Dublin High School students who are taking an AP environmental science class, reports Brent Baum for Temple News. Upper Dublin students had a taste of work in the field as they donned hard hats and safety jackets and vests for a class trip to the Ambler Field Station,…
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How DeSales University MBA Program Helped a Graduate Start on an Entrepreneurial Fitness Path
One of the questions that come up often with regards to BAR40 is how it started, and part of that origin story can be traced back to Eric Bartosz’s time completing his MBA at DeSales University. Specifically, the leadership courses which provided exposure and a deeper dive into how innovation, perseverance and passion can help…
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West Chester University Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebration With Community Open House
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration, eye-catching technologies, and enthusiastic students and faculty showcasing what they most cared about. West Chester University closed out its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary with an open house recently.…
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MCCC Graduate from Oaks, PA, Named to Statewide Honors List
It’s no wonder Kaitlyn Leister wants to become a teacher someday. The classroom has always been a place where she has found success. The 19-year-old from Oaks, Pa., graduated from Montgomery County Community College and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education from Millersville University. She was recently named a member of the 2021-2022…
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Entrepreneurial Competition Entices Montgomery County Students to Proclaim: ‘YEA! I’m a Businessperson!’
This week, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a national nonprofit 501C3, that is redefining entrepreneurship education in America, hosted the business plan competition at Cabrini University. The groundbreaking program transforms middle and high school students into confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch…
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Join DeSales University for Free Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Conference on Friday, April 29
Join DeSales University for Free Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Conference on Friday, April 29. The events runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be presentations about cyber security and digital forensics provided by industry experts. Participants will learn about current threats, how to defend yourself, and how digital forensics can be used…
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Retiring Veterinarian to Speak at Harcum College’s 106th Commencement on May 7
Almost 300 students will receive their diplomas at Harcum College’s 106th Commencement on Saturday, May 7. Dr. Craig Wooters will give the commencement address. The event begins at 11 AM and will be held on the Great Lawn of the Academic Center, located at 750 Montgomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Dr. Wooters has served the Veterinary…
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Manor College Grad Gina Burke Embodies Entrepreneurial Spirit at Her Glenside Restaurant
The entrepreneurial spirit is a quality embedded in a person’s DNA. It’s a constant desire that drives someone to go out on their own and work towards something they’re passionate about. Gina DiSalvo Burke ‘82 would know that better than anyone. It’s why the Manor College graduate owns two local businesses, including TreVi, a delicious…
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Free MBA Power Breakfast at Center Valley’s DeSales U: Navigating Difficult Conversations on May 3
Join Center Valley’s DeSales University for their Power Breakfast, Navigating Difficult Conversations. Do you find yourself delaying difficult conversations because you don’t know how or where to begin? Do you try to engage others in dialogue only to end up even more frustrated? In this introductory session Center Valley’s DeSales University will begin to…
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Montgomery County Community College Students Named To 2021-2022 All-Pennsylvania Academic/Workforce Team
Kicking off the celebration of Community College month this April, four Montgomery County Community College students recently were awarded with statewide honors for their hard work in the classroom. Students Cheyenne Diehl, Kaitlyn Leister, Sheila McCoy and Christopher Young were named to the 2021-2022 All-Pennsylvania Academic/Workforce Team, which is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK),…
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Immaculata’s Dr. William Carr Named Top Music Teacher by Steinway & Sons
Dr. William Carr, professor of music and piano at Immaculata University, has been named one of the Top Music Teachers for 2021 by Steinway & Sons. It’s the fourth time he’s earned the honor. “To be recognized by Steinway & Sons over the years as one of the best teachers in the United States is…
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