Education
-
‘Safeguarding Our State’s Rich History’: DelVal Awarded Grant to Preserve Archives
The Delaware Valley University Archives has been awarded a Historical and Archival Records Care Grant (HARC) from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The $5,000 grant will be used to digitize most of the Archives’ audiovisual (A/V) collection and to purchase materials and equipment to ensure the long-term preservation of the original recording media. Among…
-
MCCC Mustangs Women’s Basketball Team Captures North Atlantic District Crown for First Time
This season was one of celebrations and milestones for the Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Mustangs women’s basketball team. On Saturday, Mar. 1, the Mustangs defeated Rowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester, 48-42 to win the North Atlantic District Championship, securing their first-ever Regional Championship since MCCC relaunched the Mustangs Intercollegiate Athletics program in 2008.…
-
Former American Eagle CEO Makes $2.5M Donation to Villanova’s Development Center
Villanova University received a $2.5 million donation from James O’Donnell, the former American Eagle Outfitters CEO, to relocate its professional development center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Donnell graduated from Villanova in 1963 and served as American Eagle’s CEO from 2003 to 2012. He has made a continued effort to give back…
-
Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes Lisa Dukart and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Recognized for its stunning late-Gothic architecture and rich academic heritage, the college stands as a visual and intellectual tribute to legendary…
-
Eastern University Welcomes New Vice President for Student Development
Missy Bryant has joined Eastern University as its new Vice President for Student Development. With over 25 years of higher education experience and a passion for fostering student success, Bryant is poised to make a significant impact on the Eastern community. Most recently, she served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students…
-
Exploring the Emotional Depth of ‘Frozen’: Holy Family Student, Professor Uncover Psychology Behind the Magic
What makes the Disney classic Frozen so emotionally powerful? Holy Family University’s Dr. Jill M. Swirsky, assistant professor of psychology, and Aila Kapllanaj, a first-year biochemistry student, set out to answer that question in their newly published article, “Conceal, Don’t Feel: Exploring Emotional Experiences in Disney’s Frozen.” Featured in the spring 2025 issue of Eye…
-
Delaware Valley University Celebrates 75 Years at Philadelphia Flower Show with Futuristic Exhibit
Delaware Valley University is participating in the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, that runs through March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year marks the university’s 75th consecutive year at the show, a tradition that began in 1950. This year’s Flower Show theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, challenges exhibitors to…
-
MCCC’s ‘Montco on the Move’ Podcast Launches New Wellness Series
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) podcast, Montco on the Move, has teamed up with the College’s Wellness Center to begin a new series dedicated to promoting student wellness. Dr. Nichole Kang, director of MCCC’s Wellness Center, said the goal of the wellness series is to promote the free, holistic support resources available to all students…
-
Penn State to Close Some Commonwealth Campuses Amid Declining Enrollment
Penn State University announced plans to close some of its Commonwealth campuses as enrollment continues to decline, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. University President Neeli Bendapudi confirmed that while the Abington campus in Montgomery County and other high-enrollment locations are safe, 12 campuses are under evaluation for closure. A final decision is expected…
-
GlobalPost Is Democratizing World Education for Students Across 82 Countries
Local Students Can Access Daily International Reporting for Free International news has fascinated me since I traveled abroad to London in the late ’90s while pursuing my Master of Journalism degree at Temple University. Beyond the scope of our borders in the U.S., I was introduced to boundless stories that reflected diverse cultures, developing economies,…
-
Manor Student Becomes U.S. Citizen in Pursuit of Dental Career
Reflecting on what she calls one of the best moments of her life, Luciel Montas twirls the stick of an American flag. “I need to get used to putting it the right way,” she said, questioning which way the stars and stripes should face when taking a picture. Hours earlier, she’d recited the “The Pledge…
-
DelVal’s Board of Trustees Announces Neil Clover as Newest Member
Delaware Valley University’s Board of Trustees has announced the election of Neil Clover, Class of 1989, as its newest member. Clover currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at SDI, a leading digital supply chain company specializing in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). In this role, he oversees the organization’s technology strategy and spearheads the adoption…
-
MCCC Tourism and Hospitality Management Alumna Credits Program for Career Launch
Simmy Ramchandani wasn’t sure what the future would hold for her after graduating high school. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do; I was an average student,” the 22-year-old, from Harleysville said. “I didn’t find myself loving any subject or course in school. What I loved doing was working at a retirement community, serving…
-
Author Michael Wolraich Visits WCU for Lecture and Book Signing for ‘The Bishop and the Butterfly’
On Thursday, February 27, journalist and historian Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, will make a guest appearance at West Chester University (WCU). All are welcome to attend this free lecture, book signing, and reception at 3:30 PM in Philips Autograph Library in the Philips…
-
MCCC Hosts 11th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Come and enjoy an inspiring display of creativity as budding artists from 21 area high schools in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties share their talents at Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) 11th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition in the College’s North Hall Art Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center, located at 16…
-
Ursinus Expands Academic and Financial Aid Opportunities with $3.2M Gift from Parlee Family
Collegeville’s Ursinus College has received a $3.2 million gift from Joan Bradley Parlee and the late Donald Parlee, strengthening its scholarship programs and academic resources, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Insider. A majority of the donation—over $2 million—will support the Parlee Center for Sciences and the Common Good, which prepares future scientists to navigate…
-
MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three newly appointed trustees. During a public meeting on Feb. 10, the trustees elected Donald Lyons as Chair, Eleanor M. Dezzi as Vice Chair, Lisa B. Binder as Treasurer, Dr. Theresa M. Reilly as Secretary, and Katherine D. Carter as Assistant Secretary. “I am honored to…
-
DelVal, Bucks County Foodshed Alliance to Host Renowned Entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy
Delaware Valley University and the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance will host an engaging and educational evening with Dr. Doug Tallamy, a distinguished entomologist and New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Tallamy will present “Nature’s Best Hope” on Wednesday, April 2 in DelVal’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Doors open at 6 PM, and the presentation will…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
