Education
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WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities: “Through our ongoing support of local nonprofit partners, we strive to create lasting change and enhance the lives of those around us,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice President…
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Penn State Great Valley To Host Talk on Dining Out in the Gilded Age Nov. 7
Penn State Great Valley will host a community event on Nov. 7 at 7:00 PM featuring Author and Food Historian Becky Libourel Diamond, who will discuss how the American Gilded Age gave rise to a new elevated dining scene throughout the country, from private social clubs and restaurants that became the nexus for business deals…
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GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement
Gwynedd Mercy University student Hannah Ruch, a junior studying education, is gaining unique experience via her Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a staff report from GMercyU. After attending GMercyU’s Autism Conference last April, Ruch was motivated to seek a position that would deepen her understanding of diverse…
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Penn State Great Valley Software Engineering Student Overcomes Odds To Code for Amazon in Internship
Penn State Great Valley student Daniel Kumankumah found great success as a Software Engineering Intern, but his journey included challenges and triumphs, beginning with the internship application process, he said. He applied to dozens of positions and was turned down — a natural part of the process, he knew, but still disappointing. He went to…
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DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition
The Delaware Valley University Soil Judging Team — the Augering Aggies — recently traveled to Rhode Island for the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition. Soil Judging is the pinnacle of experiential learning within the field of soil science and is highly applicable across other disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, civil engineering, biology, etc. This fall,…
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North Penn Receives Giant Check for HVAC Upgrades
The North Penn School District has been awarded $575,000 in state funding for HVAC system upgrades at Penndale Middle School, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grant is part of the $2.5 million awarded to North Penn and Souderton Area School District through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program. “These grants are an…
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Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders
Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law enforcement officers from Chester County, as well as first responders, significant tuition discounts on both undergraduate and graduate programs. This initiative is effective immediately. Members of the Chester County FOP receive a 25 percent tuition…
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5 Common College Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The college application process can feel overwhelming, and with so much at stake, it’s easy to make simple mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting into your dream school. However, understanding these common pitfalls — and knowing how to avoid them — can set you up for success. We’ll cover five of the most…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group, (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference…
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GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Psychology program offers students a head start on a Counseling master’s degree, saving them time and up to $9,000 in graduate tuition. Launched for the 2024-25 academic year, the 4+2 Early Entry to GMercyU’s M.S. in Counseling program enables Psychology majors to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses during their senior year. “We are…
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Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program Takes a Hands-On Approach
Students in Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program have been conducting in-depth water quality studies at Robbins Park and on the Schuylkill River, writes The Reporter. Guided by science teacher Chris Smith, students examined water samples for key indicators. They looked for dissolved oxygen, nitrates, phosphates, and turbidity, all contributing to their hands-on learning…
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Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity
Anivesh Sinha, a student in Penn State Great Valley’s master of Science in Information Science program, is working with a team of faculty and students to conduct a Presidential Public Impact Research Project to help bolster Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations’ cybersecurity efforts. This project aims to benefit the community while also providing valuable research experience and learning opportunities for…
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Meet Melody Infantolino: 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student at Peirce College
As part of the college’s latest series, introducing the student-editors of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal, today’s feature is Melody Infantolino, a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program at Peirce College. Check out their interview below to learn more about Melody. Where are you from? I was born in Norfolk,…
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Telford’s Fres-co School Supply Drive Supports Personalized Learning for Pennridge Elementary Schools
Telford company, Fres-co recently partnered with the Pennridge School District to support teachers and students in their Tier 1 schools with much-needed supplies, writes The Reporter. Donna Schmick of Fres-co contacted Pennridge’s Department of Communications and Community Relations in September after her company organized a school supplies drive. Fres-co’s Employees Activity Committee spearheaded the effort,…
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Wall Street Journal: The State’s Highest-Ranked College is Located in Philadelphia
The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking is officially out now, ranking the top colleges in the nation, writes The Wall Street Journal. Of the highest-ranking colleges in the state of Pennsylvania, the number one institution is located in Philadelphia. That institution is the University of Pennsylvania, which ranked as the No. 13 college…
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A Familiar Face Takes Over as North Penn’s Director of Facilities and Operations
The North Penn School District has appointed a new Director of Facilities and Operations, William Slawter, reports Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Slawter will officially start in December. The school board’s decision was unanimous, announced by Superintendent Todd Bauer during the October 17 board meeting. Slawter, already well-known within the district, previously worked as the…
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Salus at Drexel University Holds Unforgettable Commencement for the Class of 2024
As he was giving the students instructions at rehearsal the morning of Salus University’s 129th commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia, James Caldwell, OD ‘89, Resident ‘91, EdD, Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and the Graduation Day Showrunner, was going over some special instructions…
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Presidential Election Poll Conducted by WCU Indicates Students Have Enthusiastic Voting Intentions
Pennsylvania college voter turnout for the 2024 U.S. presidential election is predicted to be historic in one of the most highly contested battleground states, and students’ votes could help define the outcome of one of the most contentious elections ever. West Chester University Assistant Professor of Statistics Laura Pyott and the statistics students in her…
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