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MCCC Mustangs eSports Team Wins Fourth National Championship
The two previous times the Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Mustangs eSports Marvel Rivals team squared off against the Tigers from Marshalltown Community College, the team came up short. Yet, like the old saying goes, the third time is the charm. Or in this case, the championship. The Mustangs won their fourth National Junior College Athletics Association…
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Manor College Debuts Women’s Flag Football, Men’s Volleyball for 2025-26 Academic Year
Manor College will debut Women’s Flag Football and Men’s Volleyball forthe 2025-26 school year, the institution announced. Both sports are expected to play their first home games on campus in 2026. “I am excited to launch these new sports here at Manor College,” said John Dempster, Manor College Athletic Director. “Women’s Flag Football, in particular,…
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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Honor Most Inspiring Teachers Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union has announced the 2025 recipients of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards, recognizing 32 exceptional teachers from across Citadel’s Greater Philadelphia footprint, including Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Lancaster, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. With this year’s distribution of more than $85,000 in grants, a 44 percent increase over last year, Citadel continues its 24-year…
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Lori Shapiro, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, and Acting Secretary for the PA Dept. of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe Visit WCU
Pennsylvania’s First Lady, Lori Shapiro, Senator Carolyn Comitta ’74, and Acting Secretary for the PA Department of Education, Dr. Carrie Rowe, recently visited West Chester University (WCU) to have an in-depth discussion with students about the many ways that WCU prioritizes students’ basic needs in and out of the classroom. Serving up success to its…
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Hands-On Science at West Chester University Hopes to Spur STEM Career Interest for High Schoolers
A group of 9th and 10th graders from Oxford Area High School spent time on April 24 hooked up to sensors in a West Chester University physics lab, experimenting with electrical physiology. The students used the electrical currents generated by muscle movements to play Super Mario Bros., control a claw to build a cup tower,…
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How GMercyU Is Meeting the Next Great Need in Healthcare
Now more than ever, there is a critical demand for healthcare professionals — across all disciplines. Gwynedd Mercy University is meeting this need head on — by following in the footsteps of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, whose “get it done” mentality has impacted the institution and its “Distinctive Mercy Graduates” for more than…
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More than 3,100 Will Graduate at WCU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 16 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,176* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 9, and Sunday, May 11, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. View the Commencement schedule, location details, and parking info here. There…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘Hansel & Gretel’ May 3-4
West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) and the West Chester University Opera Theatre present Hansel & Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 4, at 3:00 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are…
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GMercyU Named an ‘Opportunity University’ for Student Access, Earnings
Gwynedd Mercy University is ranked as a top “Opportunity College and University” in the new Student Access and Earnings Classification by the Carnegie Foundation. This classification measures both earnings after college and the accessibility of a college education regardless of socioeconomic background. GMercyU is among only 16 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities designated…
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Honoring Young Changemakers: Celebrating Volunteers at Conestoga High School and Great Valley High School
April was National Volunteer Month, but we can still honor the selfless individuals and groups who work tirelessly to strengthen and uplift their communities every month. Special recognition was given to local high school students whose dedication to volunteering, school initiatives, and civic engagement has shone brightly. At a recent 20th Annual Breakfast of Champions…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Eighth Annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 1
Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s Wells School of Music presents the eighth annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 1, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Four ensembles will perform free for all students, staff, faculty, and the general public. The concert is free and will be played on the Quad,…
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WCU Alumnus Jake Henry Wins First Place at Salisbury University’s Prestigious Shore Hatchery Competition
West Chester University (WCU) alumnus Jake Henry won first place and a $35,000 prize at the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Program competition, hosted by Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business, in Salisbury, Md. Henry, who graduated in 2023, impressed judges with his wearable device designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without…
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Montgomery County Community College Students Receive Statewide All-PA Academic Team Honor
April was Community College Month, and four Montgomery County Community College students received statewide honors for their performance in and out of the classroom recently. Psychology major Colin Hogan, Liberal Studies major Julie Kerwood, Business Administration major Emilio Siguenza, and Computer Science major Massimiliano Simon were named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. The team is…
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WCU’s Inaugural Life Science Innovation Class Wins Big at Wistar Institute’s Shark Tank Event
In its first-ever run, West Chester University’s (WCU) new experiential course, MKT440-01 Life Science Innovation, has won two top awards at the prestigious Wistar Institute’s Life Science Innovation Shark Tank competition. Leading the way was the BioXvessel team, composed of WCU junior Biomedical Engineering majors Tasila Mkwayaya, Davi Saleet, and Sophia Nguyen, who are also…
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‘Access and Opportunity’: Holy Family, Archbishop Ryan Launch Accelerated Pathway to Healthcare Careers
Holy Family University and Archbishop Ryan High School have expanded their long-standing partnership with an innovative dual enrollment program that enables students to graduate from high school with an associate’s degree in health sciences from Holy Family. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding, the initiative empowers Archbishop Ryan students to earn both a high school…
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Peirce College Announces Patty Jackson As 2025 Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Peirce College is honored and excited to announce that Patty Jackson, WDAS radio personality and Philadelphia legend, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Peirce College Commencement Ceremony! Jackson will address graduates at the College’s 160th Commencement Ceremony, to be held at the Miller Theater in Center City Philadelphia. A proud South Philadelphia native,…
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Holy Family Earns Prestigious Carnegie Classification as ‘Opportunity University’ for Driving Economic Mobility
Holy Family University has been recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as a national leader in student opportunity and outcomes, earning the designation of an “Opportunity College and University — Higher Access, Higher Earnings.” The recognition underscores Holy Family’s commitment to enrolling students both locally and regionally, while helping them achieve strong economic outcomes after…
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WCU Students Take Top Honors in WCU Business Idea Challenge, Present at Wistar Institute
A team of three Biomedical Engineering undergraduates from West Chester University (WCU) has taken first place in the undergraduate track of the 13th Annual WCU Business Idea Competition, and their journey doesn’t stop there. The trio presented their Wednesday, Apr. 23, at the Life Science Innovation (LSI) Shark Tank Event hosted by the Wistar Institute,…
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