Education
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Tensions Between Scientific Community and Public to Be Explored During Virtual Event at Immaculata
Immaculata University will host a “Science in the Public Square” virtual event on Monday, March 15 at 7 PM via Zoom. The roundtable discussion explores the tensions between the scientific community and the public and is presented by the Immaculata University Undergraduate Honors Program. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted numerous structural weaknesses in society, but…
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Acts Retirement-Life Communities Partners with WilmU to Offer Employees Enhanced Educational Opportunities
Acts Retirement-Life Communities will partner with Wilmington University to offer employees the chance to pursue online undergraduate or advanced degrees. The largest not-for-profit owner, operator, and developer of continuing care retirement communities in the U.S., Fort Washington-based Acts will offer tuition reimbursement to employees wishing to pursue any of WilmU’s 200-plus online undergraduate and graduate…
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MCCC and York College of Pennsylvania Create RN to BSN Pathway for Nurses
Montgomery County Community College recently collaborated with York College of Pennsylvania to create a convenient, cost-effective pathway for MCCC nursing graduates to continue their education and earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. York College’s online RN to BSN Program provides registered nurses the opportunity to complete their BSN in as few as 12…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson with her into her role today as Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling to individuals and families in the Greater…
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See Which Local College Is Among Top Ten Small Colleges in Northeast
Haverford College is among the top ten small colleges in the Northeast, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The ranking is based on 15 key metrics across four main categories. These included student outcomes, academic resources, student engagement, and environment. Schools that have fewer than 3,000 undergraduates are considered small for…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the start of the school year could serve as a roadmap for public schools in the region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. Together, the schools host around 35,000 educators and children each day…
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WCU President Chris Fiorentino Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino has been named to The Philadelphia Business Journal’sPower 100 list for 2021. Determined by the publication’s editorial team, the annual list is known to be comprised of the 100 most inspiring people in the Philadelphia region. “The 2021 group of leaders spans a variety of industries — from healthcare…
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Immaculata University Nursing Students Receive Scholarships from Independence Blue Cross
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing has announced that 17 undergraduate and three graduate nursing students have received scholarships from the Independence Blue Cross “Nurses for Tomorrow” scholarship program. “Nurses for Tomorrow” specifically focuses on the goal of retention of students throughout their years of study. Its focus helps challenge applicants to look beyond their capacity…
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Chestnut Hill College Credit for Prior Learning Saves Adult Students Time and Money
Prior Learning Assessment helps students in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program at Chestnut Hill College get their degrees faster by evaluating what the students have already accomplished in their lives. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) describes learning gained outside a traditional academic setting. PLA is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s life learning. Many students…
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Colonial School District Paying Extra $8M for New Middle School Due to Lost Wall Street Bet
Colonial School District in Plymouth Meeting has to pay an extra $8 million for its new $80 million middle school due to a bad bet with Wall Street, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school district struck a deal with a bank where it gambled that interest rates on its project would…
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Wilmington University Offering New Certificate Program Focusing on Artificial Intelligence
By Chris Isaac As the conditions of the last year have made people more dependent on technology than ever, Wilmington University is embracing that future with its new certificate program on artificial intelligence. As the computer science field continues to expand, this program is designed on putting students at the forefront of the industry. The…
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Cartooning with a Disney Artist Up Next as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
A Disney cartoonist will lead a virtual audience through the basics of cartooning as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. Artist Keelan Parham will guide up to 40 participants through a lesson in shapes and animal drawings on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 PM. $100 provides…
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Harcum College to Host Virtual Experience for Prospective Art, Design Majors on April 8
High school students, transfer students, and non-traditional students interested in learning more about Harcum College’s Art & Design majors are invited to join the college for an immersive Art & Design Experience on Thursday, April 8 at 6 PM. This virtual event is hosted by the Admissions team, who will answer any questions about majoring…
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A Pathway Leading to Degree Completion: One Adult Student’s Successful Journey at Chestnut Hill College
An investment in yourself, such as a college education, helps you create a viable future both personally and professionally. Even with this knowledge, it is often difficult for adults to start or return to college. The thought of attending classes, managing homework, juggling family and work obligations along with concerns regarding cost can be overwhelming.…
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Pizza is the New Sexual Metaphor, Says Friends’ Central School’s Sexuality Educator; Consent Project Gets $250K Grant
Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood has received a $250,000 grant for the “Healthy Relationships and Consent Education” project that will teach students about consent, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the project’s lead, Al Vernacchio, the school’s sexuality educator, does not plan on restricting his teaching to the need for mutual consent in…
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DeSales University MBA Program Among U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Programs
The DeSales University Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program has again earned recognition on U.S. News and World Report’s coveted list of 2021 Best Online Programs. “We have developed flexible class schedules and 14 concentrations including Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and the newest to be launched, Cyber Security. With 5 graduate certificates…
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WCU/Bryn Mawr Respiratory Care Program Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence
The West Chester University/Bryn Mawr Hospital Respiratory Care Program has been named a recipient of the 2021-2022 Apex Recognition Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The program is among an elite group of only eight Respiratory Care educational programs from across the U.S. to receive this award. In conjunction with Bryn Mawr…
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Wall Street Journal: Family Illustrates Differing Perspectives on Keeping Cameras On For Remote Learning
While many parents are pushing schools to make it mandatory to keep a camera on during remote classes, some of their children are vehemently against the idea, writes Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. For some parents, it is difficult to understand why the generation that is growing up with YouTube and TikTok has…
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