Education
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History and Heritage at 150 Years: WCU Prepares for Its Sesquicentennial
“Sesquicentennial” is one of the funniest words to say out loud, and one that West Chester University will use from now through the end of the 2021 academic year in celebration of its 150th anniversary. At the threshold of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2021, elements of WCU’s history and the upcoming celebrations have been…
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MCCC Offers Tuition Assistance Program to Help Unemployed Residents
Montgomery County Community College wants to help unemployed residents get back on their feet by offering tuition assistance through its new Montco Recovery Tuition Assistance Program. “These are challenging times resulting in many people losing their jobs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “Montco wants to help…
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Closure of Several Catholic Schools in Area Hit Local Family Hard
The recently announced closure of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote once again leaves one local family with a shrinking number of options for their children’s education, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maureen and Vince Yevoli, who have two daughters and a son, believe in Catholic education. When their eldest, Madelyn, was…
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WCU’s Early Childhood Education Programs Earn National Rankings
With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that its Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable national rankings. The top placement comes from Study.com, which ranks WCU at No. 9 in the country for Best Early Childhood Education Programs for 2020. The website’s rankings emphasize accessibility, affordability, and…
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Local Tutoring Company Gives Back, Aims to Build a School in Ghana
Teacher Time To Go, a tutoring company in Montgomery County and the Greater Philadelphia Region, is partnering with Pencils of Promise, to build a school in Ghana. With a dedication to the education of all children locally and globally, together Pencils of Promise and Teacher Time To Go have a goal of raising $50,000 by…
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Penn State Great Valley Residency Creates Valuable Experience for Finance Student
As an undergraduate biochemistry student headed toward a career in pharmacy, Angela Gray never considered a job in accounting or finance. She enrolled in an accounting course only to satisfy a prerequisite for her chosen doctor of pharmacy program. Much to her surprise, she loved numbers even more than molecules, and even considered changing her…
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Back by Popular Demand: WilmU to Host Virtual Open House on Dec. 2
Keep your education plans on track by attending Wilmington University’s Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 12-6 PM. Prospective students can: chat live with WilmU faculty and staff, including Academic Advisors and Transfer Credit Specialists explore 200-plus academic programs, affordable funding options, and student services learn about affordable funding options and supportive student…
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Valley Forge Military Academy to Host Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5
Valley Forge Military Academy invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 PM. A college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 that boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, VFMA is open for…
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WCU’s 99th Annual Holiday Program Available Via Livestream on Dec. 5
The West Chester University Wells School of Music will continue an annual tradition, virtually, as the 99th Annual Holiday Program will be available to members of the community and audiences worldwide on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. This year’s event, which has been filmed and edited in advance, is being offered to audiences for…
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Students Who Use WCU’s Resource Pantry Will Have Support Across Eight Weeks This Winter
This year, the West Chester University Resource Pantry’s Operation SNOW (Student Needs Over Winter), which accommodates students in the Promise Program who stay on campus over the winter break, is expanding its services from its standard one week of supplies to eight weeks. The shift was necessary because Aramark, which operates the university’s dining hall,…
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Daniel McGinley, Local Educator and Union Chief, Dies Aged 88
Daniel J. McGinley, a lifelong educator in the Philadelphia region, local union chief, and a devoted family man, died on November 16 at 88, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGinley started his career in education as a teacher in a pair of Philadelphia elementary schools. Later, he became a school principal and…
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Jewish Group for Local College Students Adjusts Its Popular Programs for Pandemic
Most Jewish campus groups in the region are adjusting their programs for the pandemic while making sure to preserve some type of tangible connection among the students, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Exponent. The Rohr Center for Jewish Life – Chabad House, which serves Jewish students at Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore colleges, has…
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New Exhibit from WCU’s Department of Art + Design a Social Commentary on Current Political Climate
West Chester University’s Department of Art + Design is hosting a new, live exhibit through Jan. 4 in Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, located at 817 South High Street. The exhibit, “Evident Truth,” is a social commentary on the current political climate and features the work of four Philadelphia…
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Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote to Close Its Doors for Good
Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote will close its doors for good at the end of the 2020-21 school year, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision to close the Catholic school was made after a thorough study examined the enrollment, demographic trends, finances, and other relevant elements, according to officials. Currently,…
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Arcadia University Launches Healthcare Management and Leadership Program
Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy has launched the new online Healthcare Management and Leadership Certification program, beginning Spring 2021, that bridges the gap between clinical practice and administration. “The way healthcare is going in the United States, clinicians are taking on more leadership roles without knowing the operational side of running a business,” said…
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Manor College Ranked #3 on List of Safest Colleges in US
Manor College has recently been ranked #3 on the list of safest colleges in the country by StateUniversity.com, a remarkable accomplishment on a list with over 4,500 institutions nationwide. “Manor College has a long-standing reputation as one of the safest colleges in Pennsylvania.“ said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. This list is compiled…
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Transferring to West Chester University From Delaware County Community College Is Now Seamless and Painless
It will now be easier than ever for certain students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at West Chester University. The presidents of West Chester University and Delaware County Community College came together Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in a virtual ceremony to sign an enhanced dual admission agreement between the two campuses that will give…
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Your Employer May Help You Pay For Your MBA
By Leslie Feldman Whether your a recent college graduate considering going back to school or someone climbing your career ladder for way too many years and are finally serious about getting your MBA, paying an MBA, or any graduate degree for that matter, is always top-of-mind. If you are currently working, your employer may offer…
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