Education
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Immaculata University Upgrades Campus: Dorm Renovations, Dining Hall Enhancements, and New Boiler
Immaculata University is renovating various areas on campus this summer to accommodate more students, modernize facilities, and conserve energy. The work is underway and will be completed in time for students’ return in the fall. Additional Dorm Rooms in Villa Maria Hall As enrollment numbers increase, demand for on-campus housing increases. As such, Immaculata is…
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Considering College Athletics: Tips for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
From a pool of over 8 million high school athletes, more than 520,000 go on to play for almost 20,000 college teams. Division III teams, alone, include over 200,000 student-athletes. The relationships built, memories made, and lessons learned through competitive sports are life-changing for many student-athletes. If you’re wondering about whether to continue to play…
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Penn State Abington Celebrates ‘Village’ That Nurtured Success Among Diverse New Graduates
For 40 Penn State Abington seniors, the theme of the Spring 2024 Cultural Graduation, “Against All Odds: Triumphing Over Adversity,” resonated. Most of them completed high school in 2020, and, due to the pandemic, they didn’t experience traditional prom, awards, or commencement ceremonies. So, on an April evening in the Sutherland Auditorium, they dressed in their best…
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Rosemont’s Agnes Irwin School Has Its Eyes on the Future
Rosemont’s Agnes Irwin School is poised for an exciting renewal in the coming years. Lisa Dukart spoke about the future with Agnes Irwin School’s head of school, Sally Keidel, for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Keidel is a veteran of education. She got her Masters in education leadership at the University of Pennsylvania. She returned to…
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Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less
If you have been looking for the perfect time to continue your education, look no further. Peirce College has launched new incentives to lower costs for our academic programs that prepare you for in-demand jobs in a wide range of fields. New students can earn their Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership or Professional Studies for only $9,900, which is…
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New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree
Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he quickly found himself “feeling like a number” and battling personal issues. His grade point average suffered, and he was placed on academic warning, so Thompson moved home to Bucks County, went to work at a local supermarket, and enrolled in community college. Fast…
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4th Graders at Germantown Academy Explore 3D Printing
There’s a special class for fourth graders centered around 3D printing at Germantown Academy reports the academy’s website. Steam Studio is an interactive workshop held by the school’s STEAM coordinator Jess Grisafi, and teacher Troy Holiday. The workshop on 3D printing at Germantown Academy teaches the students about Computer Aided Design (CAD) and instructs them…
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Remembering Albert Einstein’s Visit to Chester County University in 1946
History runs deep at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black college/university) and one of suburban Philadelphia’s seemingly underappreciated treasures. It’s the alma mater of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, and Langston Hughes, the prolific poet who led the Harlem Renaissance. Both figures are so central to American history that…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley held its annual golf outing earlier this summer at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, raising over $30,000 for student scholarships. Seventy-two golfers participated in the event, which also featured a silent auction, wine pull, several raffles, golf contests on the course, and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place golf winners. The…
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Pottstown School District and MCCC To Launch Innovative STEM Program for Pottstown Middle School
The Pottstown School District and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) are preparing to launch Montco 360, an immersive STEM program for selected eighth-grade Pottstown Middle School students held on MCCC’s Pottstown Campus. The innovative program will provide 18 students with hands-on learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, physics, and math. Alongside meeting curriculum requirements, the program…
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Head Coach Laura Hogan ’90 Retires After Illustrious Career With Delaware Valley University Women’s Basketball
Delaware Valley University head women’s basketball coach Laura Hogan ’90 announced her retirement from coaching on Monday morning, after 28 seasons at the helm. Hogan was named the head coach of her alma mater prior to the 1996 season. Her 28 years behind the bench is the most of any coach in DelVal Athletics history.…
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Do Not Disturb: Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones
Abington School District implements a new policy this fall banning the use of cell phones in the classroom, reports Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington becomes the latest school district to implement such a policy, following similar announcements out of Los Angeles and New York. The plan is meant to limit distractions at Abington…
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The Role of Personal Character in the College Admissions Review Process
Have you ever thought about how much YOU matter during the admissions process? The answer to this question will vary depending on where you are applying, but as a former admissions counselor for a large public state institution, I can assure you that personality and character do not go unnoticed during the application review process. …
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University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?
The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on firm footing when its imminent closure was announced on May 31, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. University of the Arts is a private university that was always highly reliant…
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Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning
Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and Psychology. The stackable credentials at Penn State are being offered through 27 graduate-level certificates that can be completed online, through Penn State World Campus. To earn a stackable…
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Church Farm School Names Lisa Sembrot Its First-Ever Director of Human Resources
The Church Farm School has named Lisa Sembrot its first-ever Director of Human Resources. Sembrot has worked in HR since 1994 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CFS. In her new role, she will lead all areas of human resources, including performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, salary and wage administration,…
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Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher announced the policy change in a letter to the school community. The district will introduce…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna…
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