Education
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Penn State Great Valley Leads the Way in Career Prep for Today’s Job Market
In a job market evolving at breakneck speed, today’s professionals face new challenges — and new opportunities. At Penn State Great Valley, Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, plays a pivotal role in helping graduate students navigate this dynamic landscape with clarity and confidence. Reflecting on the sweeping changes sparked by the pandemic, Seeherman…
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Small but Mighty: Church Farm School’s 18-Member Graduating Class Earns Impressive College Acceptances
Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and fellow Griffins, the 18 members of Church Farm School’s Class of 2025 were recently honored during graduation ceremonies on the private boarding and day high school’s campus in Exton. While the graduating class is smaller than in past years, its accomplishments are sizable. Three members — Hector Audelo Gutierrez…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Two actions from Pennsylvania would keep it from having to cut art, athletic, and music programs next year. “This is not something that I want to do,” Superintendent…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Smartphones With “Wait Until 8th” Campaign
Over 300 Lower Merion families are saying no to smartphones – for now, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC Action News. The ‘Wait Until 8th’ movement, a pledge to withhold smartphones from their kids until high school, is gaining momentum. Local dad, John Bellis read The Anxious Generation, which outlines the toll smartphones and social media…
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Elizabeth D. Reevey: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Elizabeth D. Reevey, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “A goal delayed is not denied. That was my mantra to keep myself motivated to complete my goal no matter how long or difficult this journey may seem. I remember going to a technical school in the…
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Theresa Major Payton’s Vision: A Business School Rooted in Purpose and Innovation
For Theresa Major Payton ’89, Immaculata University has always been more than just a place of learning but rather a launchpad for a career that took her from the university’s intimate campus to the West Wing of the White House, and eventually to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. Now, with the establishment of the Major-Payton…
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DelVal Partners with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to Elevate Campus Dining Experience
Delaware Valley University has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining services provider, following a competitive review process aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The partnership will commence operations on July 1 and will include residential, athletic, catering, conference, and retail dining, resulting in a comprehensive approach…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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Write-In Campaign Falls Short, Reshaping Norristown Area School Board
Latino representation is likely to come to an end on the Norristown Area School Board, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes even though Latino students make up half the district’s population. Incumbent board president Chris Jaramillo and board member Tessi Ruiz launched a write-in campaign after being removed from the Democratic primary…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Among them, six are proud graduates of Holy Family University’s School of Education — a testament to the university’s lasting impact on classrooms across the region. Presented by the Christian…
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MCCC Nursing Graduates Are Ready to Launch Their Careers
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 38 nursing students from the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program, who are ready to start their journeys as healthcare professionals making a difference in their communities. The College held a special pinning ceremony on May 19 in the Montco Cultural Center theater…
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This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania
A look at Pennsylvania’s top school districts based on test scores once again puts a Delaware County school district among the top 10, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor School District placed fourth in the state, just behind Lower Merion School District, which came in third. The 2025 statewide rankings were based…
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Josh Shapiro Shot Hoops at Pottstown High School – And Talks Education
Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro stopped at Pottstown High School as part of a tour across Eastern PA to build support for public education funding, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. Pottstown has benefited significantly from state aid over the past two years. Graduation is up 10%, and scores are up in math,…
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Lower Merion School District Tops Montco as One of PA’s Best
Lower Merion represents Montco as one of the best school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pittsburgh Business Times collected the 2025 rankings based on standardized test scores with three local school districts in the top 25. Lower Merion ranked number 3 in Pennsylvania. Known for academic excellence, Lower…
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Spy High Doc Reopens Lower Merion’s Webcamgate Scandal on Prime
A new docuseries on Prime Video is shining fresh light on Lower Merion’s 2010 Webcamgate scandal, writes Rosa Cartagena for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Spy High, a four-part series directed by Cheltenham native Jody McVeigh-Schultz and produced by Mark Wahlberg’s company, revisits how the Lower Merion School District remotely activated laptop webcams to photograph students—ultimately capturing…
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Abington School District Clears Path for New School with Historic Vote
In a rare move, residents of Abington School District narrowly approved a $285 million plan to build a brand-new middle school, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ballot question passed by just 385 votes—8,941 in favor to 8,556 against—clearing the way for one of the largest voter-approved school construction projects in state history.…
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Meet Rashean Ramsue: President of the Alumni Association, Two Time Peirce Grad, Mother, and Full-Time Director
Today’s feature is Rashean Ramsue, President of the Alumni Association, Two-time Peirce College graduate, Mother, and Director. In 2018, Rashean attended a partnership information session hosted at her place of employment. She was previously familiar with Peirce and wanted to learn more about the college. She ultimately decided to enroll due to the adult and career…
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GMercyU Launches New Online Graduate Programs in Nursing and Education
Gwynedd Mercy University — a leader in nursing, education, and other professional programs for more than 75 years — has launched three new online graduate programs in nursing and education. Starting in the fall 2025 semester, these programs will provide working professionals with the flexibility needed to advance their careers while meeting growing industry demands.…
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