Education
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Upcoming West Chester University Pop-Up Poetry Festival Will Feature Workshops, Award Presentations, and Student Performances
West Chester University’s Poetry Center will host a Pop-Up Poetry Festival on Apr. 14 and 15 to celebrate National Poetry Month. The event’s theme is “Renaissance” and invites participants to delve into the world of poetry through a lens of hope while developing an appreciation for the craft of writing poetry. Festival highlights include a…
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Donors, Staff Rally at West Chester University to Put Students First
The Friday evening soiree on March 15, the 41st Annual Presidential Gala at West Chester University, was an elegant, black-tie optional affair with dancing and “starry night” surroundings transforming its student dining area in the Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons. The newest building on campus featured an 8k video wall presentation by Professor…
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The Immaculata University Symphony To Present Its Annual Spring Concert Apr. 13
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual spring concert, Radiant Light, on Saturday, Apr. 13, at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall on the campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for senior…
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Eastern University’s Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Earns High Praise from Forbes
Forbes has ranked Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership third on its list of the Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs for 2024. The list ranked 60 accredited, nonprofit universities offering the degree program at a doctoral level. Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership equips students to serve as transformational change agents in business and beyond, offering three specialization…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75 Years of Female Leadership
Gwynedd Mercy University, which has been led by visionary women since it was established in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy, is celebrating 75 years of collegiate excellence, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. The institution’s rich history of female leadership is continued in the present by the current President of Gwynedd Mercy University, Deanne D’Emilio.…
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Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino
During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West Chester, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. The tribute drew numerous members of the faculty and staff, as well as…
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Immaculata University To Host Annual Fashion Show on Apr. 13
Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program is hosting its annual fashion show, “Strut Through the Twenties,” on Saturday, Apr. 13, from 6:30-9:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event is not only a showcase of style but also a philanthropic endeavor aimed at assisting high school students in need by easing the financial burdens associated with prom, including…
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Lansdale Woman Named Neumann University Distinguished Alumna
Neumann University presented its School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education Distinguished Alumni Award to Lansdale resident Sheila Sandapen PhD at a March 12 ceremony. Sandapen graduated from Neumann University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in French, which included study at Université Laval in Québec. On campus, she was…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great way to start your career in health information management. The college’s Online Medical Billing Certificate is an ideal credential for those interested in entering the healthcare and health information management field, especially…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Performances are Apr. 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 PM and Apr. 7 at 2 PM at the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…
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Montgomery County’s Most Selective Colleges and Universities Getting Even Choosier
The most selective colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region are getting even choosier, including two in Montgomery County, which made the top ten list of the area’s most selective higher education institutions, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journals used data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real estate development. Additionally, Immaculata students who are admitted into the master’s programs as full-time graduate students will receive an annual $5,000 Dean’s Scholarship from Jefferson. The Master of Science in…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Forbes: How A Former English Teacher Climbed the Ladder to Become Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education
Former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District Khalid N. Mumin, who was confirmed as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education earlier this year, credits his 10th-grade English teacher for influencing his career choice, writes Vicki Phillips for Forbes. Mr. Smith inspired him to go into teaching English, showing him how English and literature could open up worlds…
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Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents
As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students in Pennsylvania. Awareness of the award is especially relevant as FAFSA delays have caused mounting uncertainty for students and families. Eastern’s Total Tuition Award aims to help alleviate the financial strain…
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Montgomery County Community College To Host Spring Open House Events
The spring season is the perfect time to make plans for the summer and fall by attending a Spring Open House at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC invites prospective students and their families, as well as the community as a whole, to its three Spring Open House events in person at the Blue Bell…
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From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression
Immaculata University graduate Kendall Reese (’15 M.A.) grew up in generational poverty, one of six children raised by a single mother in Philadelphia’s public housing. He witnessed so much violence in his neighborhood and so many deaths that he became desensitized. “As a kid, I kind of lost emotion,” Reese said. “A lot of my…
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West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving
West Chester University’s fourth annual Day of Giving exceeded its fundraising goal of $180,000. The University’s community demonstrated remarkable strength and generosity by raising $237,165 – a 40 percent increase from last year. The WCU Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event, has quickly become a special tradition that invites alumni, faculty, staff, family, and…
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