Education
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DelVal to Host Panel Discussion on Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough
Delaware Valley University’s One Health will host a panel discussion, “Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough,” on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Moderated by Doylestown Borough Councilman Dennis Livrone, the panel will include: Panelists will discuss the collaborative planning process that led to the development of Doylestown…
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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes juniors and seniors who have excelled both in the classroom and beyond. Of 111 students who completed applications, the University honored 68 students: 50 seniors and 18 juniors. Representing all the University’s colleges and schools,…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student Union ballrooms (110 West Rosedale Avenue) from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. This showcase of excellence in academic inquiry encompasses work from students, faculty, and staff from across the University in a celebration of knowledge and discovery.…
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Inside Robotics at Abington Friends School: Students Learn How Drones ‘See’ the World
Many viewers of the recent Winter Olympics were fascinated by the buzzy drone cameras that whooshed down snow slopes or ice tracks following skiers, snowboarders, and bobsledders. This new, exhilarating way of capturing athletic feats certainly captivated students at Abington Friends School, which is why they asked University of Pennsylvania engineering graduate student Dexter Ong for…
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West Chester University Kicks Off Earth Week with 2026 Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University will launch its 2026 Earth Week celebration with its annual Zero Waste Summit on Monday, Apr. 20, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Sykes Student Union Ballroom (110 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester). Hosted by the WCU Office of Sustainability, the event is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Light snacks will be provided.…
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DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education
Delaware Valley University has received an It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The $36,000 grant supports DelVal’s Expanding and Enhancing Sexual Assault Prevent Efforts project launched in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proposed project outlines a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to strengthening sexual violence prevention, awareness, and…
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MCCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns 2025 REACH Recognition
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently celebrated a milestone achievement, as it was named a 2025 REACH chapter by the organization. PTK’s REACH (Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance and Completion with Honors) Rewards program recognizes and rewards chapters that excel in membership development. To…
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West Chester University WCU Week 2026: Complete Event Guide
With Golden Rams at the heart and spirit of WCU, there’s a lot to be excited about this spring. A weeklong series of events will celebrate everything WCU — its heart, its spirit, its research excellence, its support, its future, and its neighboring community. The following are dates, times, and locations for some super fun…
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Baiadas Named Manor College 2026 Commencement Speakers
Mark and Ann Baiada have been named Manor College’s 2026 Commencement Speakers. “I’ve had the blessing of knowing Ann and Mark for close to 20 years,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. “Their impact on Catholic education remains profound. In a time when our country is feeling the stress of greater workforce needs…
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Lower Merion Parents Alerted to Potential Payout in Student Data Case
Some families in Lower Merion Township may be eligible for compensation as part of a settlement tied to the widely used college and career platform Naviance, writes Maddie Hanna, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $17.25 million data privacy settlement stems from a 2023 class-action lawsuit alleging that Naviance, owned by PowerSchool, allowed a third-party firm…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…
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Seeing the Stars Differently: From Voyager to Artemis in the Abington Friends School Classroom
As the world looks to NASA’s Artemis missions — returning humans to the moon’s orbit and laying the groundwork for deeper space exploration — students at Abington Friends School are also learning to see the universe in new ways. Fifth and sixth graders recently welcomed a special guest: Andee Mazzocco, who shared stories of her…
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Immaculata University Music Major Emily Reid Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department shares that Emily Reid ’26 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award, in the amount of $3,000, encourages and supports the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to…
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West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards
West Chester University was recently recognized by three organizations for its commitment to community engagement. The University has received $10,000 in grants to support a public humanities initiative rooted in the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the Andy Dinniman Partnership Award by Safe Harbor of Chester County for the University’s long-standing collaboration with the organization. Campus250 and Let Freedom Ring Grants: Together We Thrive Campus…
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Ursinus College Officially Appoints Gundolf Graml as President
Following a successful period of interim leadership, the Ursinus College Board of Trustees has appointed Gundolf Graml, Ph.D., as the 20th president of Ursinus College, effective immediately. Graml has served as interim president after serving as the senior academic administrator at Ursinus since 2024. Ursinus representatives said that the appointment reflects the board’s strong confidence…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate program provides hands-on training with industry professionals to prepare students for in-demand careers. For Gabby Schuster, current DelVal MBA student and one of the first students to enroll in…
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Abington Residents Invited to Weigh In on New Middle School Plans
Abington residents will soon get a closer look at plans for a major school project, and a chance to weigh in, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The Abington School District will host an open house on April 21 to present initial designs for a new Abington Middle School, part of a $285 million investment approved…
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Lansdale Teen Launches Initiative to Promote Confidence and Skin Health
A North Penn High School student is turning a personal challenge into a message of confidence and community for others across Montgomery County, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC Action News. Casey Kim founded the SkinHope Initiative, a student-led nonprofit focused on raising awareness about skin conditions and promoting self-acceptance. Kim has dealt with eczema since…
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