Education
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…
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Dorm Decor Done Right: Tips from a College Counseling Pro
Moving into a dorm room is more than just a move; it’s a rite of passage. It’s also big business. College students spend about $27 billion on back-to-college shopping, according to a 2022 report from Deloitte, and with growing companies like Dormify offering to help students make their spaces social media ready, the stakes seem…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…
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MCCC Alumni Association Board of Directors Reveals New Executive Team
The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Alumni Association Board of Directors recently named the newest members of its Executive Committee. Matthew Riddick has become the new Board Chair, Chele Hallman is the Board Vice Chair, and Stephanie Ziegler is the Board Secretary/Treasurer. Board members include Bill Vitiello, Jonathan Basta, Alecia Fields, Lisa Filoon, Erica Howard, Theresa Kaminski,…
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The Original St. Joe’s University Hawk Flies High, Jim Brennan Remembered
Jim Brennan, the original Hawk mascot of St. Joseph’s University and retired nursing home public relations director died Friday, June 21 at 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A sophomore in 1955, Brennan raised $120 to purchase a custom-made feathered hawk costume which he wore to games. He flapped his wings as the…
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Finding Your Voice: Tips for a Memorable College Essay
Despite the discussions around AI, the college essay isn’t going anywhere anytime soon; nothing can replace the authenticity and humanity of an honest student voice. The essay is the primary way for applicants to speak directly to admissions officers, showcase their distinctive qualities and experiences, and make a case for why they belong at a…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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Saint Joseph’s University President Charts Long-Term Path of Rapid Growth and Change
Saint Joseph’s University will soon have the longest-tenure president of the Philadelphia area’s five largest colleges. As a result, St. Joe’s is charting a long-term path guided by its sense of stability, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cheryl McConnell was named the university’s president over a year ago. During her relatively brief…
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Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award Winner. While attending…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights into the social equality needed to build thriving communities. The program is perfect for those who are passionate about advocacy and justice in their local areas and provides students with the knowledge and tools to…
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Plan for New Academic Building at Penn State Abington Advances
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (July 18) to construct the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19. The three-story, 85,554-square-foot building will…
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State Budget Boost Allows Pennsylvania Universities to Freeze Tuition Again
For the seventh consecutive year, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has decided to freeze in-state tuition for its nine universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Wednesday, the system’s board of governors unanimously voted to keep the tuition rate at $7,716 for undergraduate in-state students, the same as in 2018…
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15 years of experience in Catholic higher education as both a Chemistry Professor and an Administrator, Alappat assumed her new leadership role on Jul. 1. “Our national search yielded…
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Former Pottstown Student Among 67 Graduates of Adult Diploma Program
Mohamed Elbahwati dropped out of Pottstown High in 2019, just two months before graduation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was struggling with depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of a concussion, all of which made him think he was not cut out for school. He spent the following five years working…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and applied to many…
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Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024. The new construction is the first major facility construction on the Northeast Philadelphia campus since 2005. The facility will…
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Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private schools — to make a college preparatory education financially accessible to a diverse group of young men with academic ability and good character. Sharing its story in Chester County and…
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Montgomery County Community College International Computer Science Major Receives Statewide Honors
When Mercy Ifiegbu traveled to the United States away from her family living in Southern Africa, it was to pursue a dream of a better life for herself and her sister, Grace. Today, the Computer Science major at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is living up to that dream, after receiving statewide recognition for her work in…
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