Education
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Here’s What It Cost Villanova University to Acquire Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova University will pick up $45 million in debt for acquiring Cabrini’s campus this June, then will spend another $25 million on campus improvements, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That information was disclosed in a $215 million bond sale filing released Wednesday. Villanova will start using the Cabrini campus in August 2026. The…
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Chester County Boarding School Among the Top in the United States
A Chester County school is ranked among the country’s best boarding schools, according to data from the website Stacker. West Chester’s Westtown School made no. 79 on the list. The esteemed school was founded by Quakers in 1799 as a co-educational institution. It serves grades Pre-K to 12 and is fully accredited by the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…
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Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors
Under a new agreement between Immaculata and Moravian universities, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Moravian receive guaranteed preferred acceptance into Immaculata’s graduate music therapy program. In addition, Moravian students receive a 20 percent tuition discount on Immaculata music therapy programs. Immaculata’s master’s in music therapy programs provide extensive training in the musical,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…
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Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes
Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues. Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career. Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM,…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…
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Eastern University’s MBA Now Offers Four Concentrations
Eastern University’s Master of Business Administration is now offering four unique concentrations. The 100-percent-online MBA program has experienced significant enrollment growth over the last several years, with more than 1,500 students currently enrolled in the program. The new concentration pathways will allow students to tailor their education to meet their specific interests, needs, and passions in some…
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West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Presents 34th Annual Jazz Festival Mar. 20-23
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 34th annual Jazz Festival from Mar. 20-23. All performances except for Saturday’s High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public. All performances take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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WCU’s 41st Annual Presidential Gala Will Fund the ‘Last Dollars’ Students Need to Graduate
What does a college senior in good academic standing do when they are juggling multiple jobs, are nearly finished with their coursework, and have hit financial roadblocks head-on? West Chester University’s “Fund to Finish” has been specifically established to help academically deserving students who need that “last dollar” to complete their degree at West Chester…
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West Chester University Professor Wins 2024 Richard Rodgers Studio Production Award for Musical, ‘Far From the Tree’
West Chester University Professor of Music Theory and Composition Robert Maggio was recently named one of the winners of the 2024 Richard Rodgers Studio Production Award for a musical he has worked on for more than a decade. The award is presented by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, an honor society of artists,…
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Immaculata University Presents the Musical ‘Anything Goes’
Immaculata University’s Cue & Curtain theatre program will present its spring production of Anything Goes. Four shows will run over three days, starting on Friday, Mar. 22 at 7 PM, followed by performances on Saturday, Mar. 23 at 3 PM and 7 PM, and concluding with a matinee on Sunday, Mar. 24 at 3 PM in…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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Neumann University Graduate Open House Set for March 20
Neumann University will host an open house about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Visitors will be able to explore Neumann’s academic programs, network with faculty, learn about financial aid options, and develop an individualized plan for obtaining an advanced degree.…
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West Chester University Staff Photographer Erica Thompson Exhibits Work in Knauer Gallery
West Chester University (WCU) Staff Photographer and Artist Erica Thompson ’10 is exhibiting her work, Focus Lost and Found and treasures gathered along the way, from Mar. 6 – Apr. 10. Thompson’s work will be displayed by the Department of Art + Design in Knauer Gallery, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street.…
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Norristown Area School District Robotics Team Took on State Robotics Competition This Weekend
The VEX Robotics Competition took place at Norristown Area High School this past weekend, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter via Main Line Times & Suburban. At the statewide competition, the Norristown Area School District Robotics Club was prepared to shine. Saturday’s tournament was for high school teams while Sunday’s was for middle school students…
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West Chester University ‘Hunger Banquet’ Will Dish Out the Reality of World Hunger and Raise Funds for On-Campus Resource Pantry
West Chester University’s second annual Hunger Banquet will explore the causes and effects of hunger while taking steps to eradicate it. The Hunger Banquet will be held on Mar. 7, from 7-9 PM, in the lower-level ballrooms of West Chester University’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC), located at 275 North Campus Drive. Self-paid parking…
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