Education
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Here’s How Villanova Quietly Came on the Scene for the Rosemont College Merger
Rosemont College in Rosemont has been planning a merger for a while, years, in fact, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Officials brought in a national consulting firm, assembled a list of potential partners, and began talking with several Pennsylvania universities and a local billionaire. Villanova, the university now set to actually absorb Rosemont…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s 109th Commencement Ceremony. The recognition, bestowed upon Harris for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to public service, will be presented during the ceremony, where he will also address…
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Bryn Mawr College Braces for Potential Increase in Endowment Earnings Tax
Bryn Mawr College is bracing for a potential increase in the tax on its endowment earnings, warning that this change could affect financial aid and other programs, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. President Donald Trump’s administration has already targeted research funding and grants at some of the wealthiest colleges in the country, and…
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Immaculata University Music Major Selected as Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department’s Olivia Baker ’25 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The scholarship award is designed to encourage and support the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.…
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Church Farm School to Honor Pair with Alumni Achievement Awards on May 10
Church Farm School will honor Dr. John Grunwell and Stephen Loney with Alumni Achievement Awards at its Alumni Reunion Dinner on May 10. Dr. Grunwell, Class of 1960, has spent his entire life in the sciences. The son of a single mother who was a bacteriologist, he spent many days helping her in the lab.…
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North Penn High School to Kick Off Highly-Anticipated Renovation with Tile-Breaking Ceremony
Big changes are on the horizon for North Penn High School—and it all starts with a tile smash, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. On May 19 at 6 p.m., the district will host a spirited “tile breaking” ceremony at the Rick Carroll Natatorium, officially launching Phase 1 of a long-anticipated renovation project. The public…
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Immaculata University Offers New Clarinet Choir for Local Clarinetists
The Immaculata University Music Department is launching the Immaculata Clarinet Choir with a kick-off concert on Saturday, May 10, at 1:00 PM in Alumnae Hall Theater. Richardo Morales, the internationally acclaimed Principal Clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will participate in a joint performance with the choir. The concert is free and open to the public.…
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MCCC Students Listen to The Cosmos During Independent Study
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) students are putting an ear to outer space to help scientists detect important signals coming from the universe. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Kelli Corrado, independent study students Loujain Ahmed, Ruby Armor, and Thomas Quinn have been building and testing horn radio antennae — small radio…
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West Chester University Inaugurates 16th President
Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, DPhil, was inaugurated as West Chester University’s (WCU) 16th President and, historically, its second woman president during a formal investiture ceremony on Friday, Mar. 28. A first-generation college graduate from rural Pennsylvania, Bernotsky currently leads the largest R2 institution (high research activity) within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Representatives from…
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Harcum College’s Annual Student Fashion Show ‘Homecoming’ Theme Celebrates Identity and Growth
The much-anticipated Annual Student Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, Apr. 25 in Klein Hall at the Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7:00, and the show steps off at 8:00 PM. The theme of the show, “Homecoming,” celebrates identity, growth, and the journey back to where it all began. This year’s show…
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Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester University for Taiko Drumming and Dance
Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University (WCU) for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $15-25, and are…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with Rosemont College, a 104-year-old Catholic institution nestled just a mile away in Bryn Mawr. The process will unfold gradually, with Rosemont continuing to operate independently until 2027. After that, remaining…
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Empowering K-12 Students: WCU, Deloitte, and Heights Philadelphia Collaborate to Boost STEM Education
The West Chester University (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion (CSI) is collaborating with Deloitte’s Smart Factory Believers program and Heights Philadelphia to empower Pennsylvania’s K-12 students to boldly pursue fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The initiative unites innovators, technologists, philanthropists, and educators to enhance STEM education for students from under-resourced communities in…
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Bryn Athyn College Students Heartbroken as School Ends Sports Programs
Bryn Athyn College students are heartbroken after the school decided to eliminate all eleven of its NCAA sports teams at the end of the academic year to cut costs, reports Madeline Wright for CBS Philadelphia. “I’m very much hurt,” said sophomore Chris Bergentino. Bergantino has been playing soccer since he was three and dreamed of…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘RENT’ Apr. 3-6
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present a high-energy, rock concert interpretation of RENT, the iconic rock opera by Jonathan Larson, from Apr. 3-6. Directed and choreographed by Associate Professor Liz Staruch, this reimagining blends live music, multimedia elements, and a contemporary perspective, channeling the musical’s raw energy. Performances will run Thursday through…
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MCCC Recognized for the Ninth Time as a Top Workplace in Community Colleges Across the Nation
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has been recognized nationally for the ninth time for its welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace and learning environments. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education have named MCCC as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation. With…
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Longwood Gardens Welcomes Four Fellowship Program Recipients
The renowned Chester County attraction, Longwood Gardens, has recently announced the four professionals who landed a spot in the competitive Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, writes staff for Chester County Press. The 2025-2025 fellows are Nathaniel Cody from Norfolk, Virginia; Jennifer Dick from Waterloo, Ontario; Carmen Grey from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and Yan Li from Shenyang,…
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Philadelphia Region Law Schools See Surge in Applicants Amid Political Shifts and LSAT Changes
The Philadelphia region law schools — as well as nationwide — are seeing a surge in applicants this year, driven by increased public attention on the courts during the presidential transition and recent changes to the LSAT exam, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. Some of the reasons for this spike are specific to the region.…
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