Education
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GMercyU Welcomes New CFO ‘During a Very Exciting Time in Our History’
Gwynedd Mercy University has appointed Jennifer Ginnetti as Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Ginnetti had been filling the role on an interim basis since December when the prior CFO left to take a similar position at a larger university. Ginnetti joined GMercyU in 2014 as the Controller and was promoted…
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Empowering Young Minds: WCU Hosts Leadership Camp for Philadelphia Students on Apr. 26
More than 40 children in grades three to eight from the Global Leadership Academy in Philadelphia will visit West Chester University (WCU) to learn how to dream big and embrace their inner power. The students will participate in Zumba, rock climbing, team games, mindfulness, and meditation, and more on Apr. 26, from 8:30-11:20 AM in…
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WCU Welcomes Alumni Returning to Campus for Alumni Weekend
Every year, West Chester University alumni return to campus to enjoy socializing, soaking in Golden Rams school spirit, and learning what’s new at WCU during Alumni Weekend, taking place this year Thursday, Apr. 24, through Sunday, Apr. 27. Festivities kick off with Banana Night on Thursday, Apr. 24, from 5:30-7:30 PM at Levante Brewing (see schedule…
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Grandmother Paves the Way for Granddaughter’s Journey into Speech-Language Pathology
When Jenna Nurick ‘26SLP was in high school, she wasn’t sure whether she wanted to be a Teacher or go into medicine. “My grandma said, ‘I know a field that would be good for you. Let me show you what it is,’” said Jenna. Etta Lee Nurick, Ph.D., was then what was labeled a “speech teacher”…
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MCCC Hosts 58th Annual Student Art Exhibition
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites the community to enjoy the vast showcase of student artwork currently on display now through Apr. 30 at its Fine Arts Center Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center, located at 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. MCCC’s 58th Annual Student Art Exhibition opened Apr. 9 with an artist reception and awards…
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‘Exercise Is Medicine’ Day Gets the WCU Campus Moving on Apr. 23
Between 25 and 30 student organizations and community groups will be on West Chester University’s Academic Quad on Wednesday, Apr. 23, for the University’s annual Exercise is Medicine Day event. Free exercise classes, health checks, giveaways, snacks, and activities will take place from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Participants who are coming from South Campus can get…
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DelVal Offers Summer Fun and Learning with Kids U! and Inspire U! Camps
Spark your summer with new experiences! Delaware Valley University’s popular Kids U! and Inspire U! summer camps are back, offering a wide array of engaging and educational experiences for children and teens of all ages. With limited spaces available, parents are encouraged to register their kids now for a summer filled with fun, friendship, and…
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Discover Your Future at Penn State Great Valley – Spring 2025 Student Events
Spring is a season of growth, fresh starts, and new opportunities, and there’s no better time to explore how Penn State Great Valley (PSGV) can help you continue to grow and reach your academic and career goals. Whether you’re considering an advanced degree or simply curious about student life and resources, these upcoming spring events…
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Four Abington Friends School Students Receive National Award for Leadership in Scholastic Journalism
Abington Friends School students Mason Fullerton, Orla Maxcy, Priyal Sanathara, and Miranda Shandell were four of the approximately 1,500 high school journalists across the country to receive the National Scholastic Press Association’s Leadership Award in Scholastic Journalism. The NSPA is the nation’s largest association serving scholastic media. “NSPA is pleased to honor such a distinguished…
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Dr. Alton Williams: One of PCO’s Biggest Advocates
When Alton Williams, OD ‘73, was a freshman at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in the early 1970s, he had a challenging commute to school from his home in Delaware. He would get up at 5:00 AM every morning, hitch a ride from a neighbor to the edge of town where he caught a bus to the…
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Church Farm School Honors Kistler Family with New Endowed Fund Supporting Future Students
There are a few words synonymous with Church Farm School. Shreiner. Greystock. Pageant. If one mentions the Kistler family, almost every CFS graduate between 1968 and 2018 fondly recalls Jack or John Kistler, a father and son who spent a combined 70 years in service to the school as administrators, teachers, coaches, and mentors. Jack…
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All Three of DelVal’s Equestrian Teams Qualify for Nationals
All three of Delaware Valley University’s equestrian competition teams — Dressage, Hunt Seat, and Western — successfully qualified for their respective national championship events, with teams and individual riders set to compete for top honors in the nation. The Dressage team is sending five individual student-athletes to nationals in four different events: The Hunt Seat…
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MCCC Inducts 80 Members Into National Tri-Alpha Honor Society for First-Generation College Students
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the induction of 80 new members into its Beta Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) National Honor Society for first-generation college students and graduates. MCCC is the first and only community college in Pennsylvania to host a Tri-Alpha chapter, according to the Honor Society’s website. Founded in…
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Holy Family University to Honor CEO of Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center at Commencement
Holy Family University will recognize Louis P. Kassa III, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC), with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at its 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 17. Kassa will serve as the keynote speaker for both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. Kassa leads the Doylestown-based PABC, a nonprofit…
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DelVal Students Attend the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
Four Delaware Valley University recently students participated in the 2025 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge in Gainesville, Fla. The 22nd annual event brought together approximately 260 students from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. This year’s event was hosted by the Southern Region and based at the University of Florida. Dairy Challenge is…
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St. Basil’s Academy Alumni Return to Jenkintown to Say Their Last Goodbye Before Demolition
Alumni of the former St. Basil’s Academy returned to Jenkintown to remember their alma mater and say a final goodbye before its demolition this week, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The all-girls Ukrainian-Catholic private school was open for nine decades and helped educate thousands of students in the region. “My daughter went here so I…
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Church Farm School to Honor Lori McDermott with Newton Disney Service Award
Church Farm School will honor Lori McDermott, its Director of Alumni and Community Engagement, with the 2025 Newton Disney Service Award at its Alumni Dinner on May 10. McDermott’s commitment to service — not just to CFS, but to many other local organizations — has been extraordinary during her 18-year tenure at the school. And…
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Montgomery County Community College Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designations
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly Top Ten School and Military Friendly Top Ten Spouse School awards in recognition of its ongoing commitment to comprehensively serve the educational needs of the military community. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a…
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