Education
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Holy Family University’s Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions from Undergrad Students Across the Globe
College and university undergraduate writers and artists from across the globe are invited to submit selections of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and visual art for publication submissions in Folio, the literary magazine of Holy Family University. One of Holy Family’s oldest traditions since its launch in 1959, Folio will continue to publish the best work…
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Villanova University and Cabrini University Reach Final Agreement
Villanova University and Cabrini University, along with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—who founded Cabrini University—have reached a final agreement for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. The final agreement, which states that Villanova will also maintain the Cabrini name for the…
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Neumann University Joins Common Application Program That Aids in College Admission Process
Neumann University has joined the Common Application direct admissions program, which will provide hundreds of regional first-generation and low and middle-income students who are interested in college with proactive admissions offers. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Common Application (known as Common App) is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities. Through…
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Immaculata University to Host On-Campus Open House on November 18
Immaculata University will hold an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 AM to noon. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss…
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As the School District of Philadelphia Continues to Face a Teacher Shortage, Local Educator Rachael Grobman Wants Her Opportunity
Rachael Grobman became a teacher because of her dedication to helping children reach their highest potential. While she currently teaches at an independent school on City Avenue, she wants to teach within the School District of Philadelphia; but challenges persist, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. Grobman has applied several times to various…
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Neumann NCAA Champ Mike Hedden Returns to Be Ice Hockey Head Coach
Mike Hedden, the most prolific goal scorer in the history of Neumann University men’s ice hockey, is coming home to coach the team he once led to an NCAA championship. He is the seventh head coach in the team’s 26-year history. Hedden is a 2009 graduate of the university and served as an assistant captain…
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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other important resources. While the prevalence of this problem is a sobering reality, students at Eastern University have a legacy of taking action to forge friendships and serve this population in Philadelphia through the university’s YACHT Club.…
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Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Parodies to Teach and Support Phillies
Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Paradies to Teach and Support Phillies Sean Connolly, a Levittown-raised TikTok famous teacher in Bethlehem, is popular for his educational remixes of popular throwback songs, writes Beatrice Froman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His spin on “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift helps students count by eights. Usually,…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus. When the university matches the fundraising challenge, the SNIDER gift will be the largest that the university has ever received. The grant was announced by Dr.…
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The Magic of Numbers: Harriton High School Senior Makes Math Fun Again
Math skills are necessary in life, but how many of us have struggled through complex word problems and equations in school? Harriton High School senior Matthew Moskow is hoping to make math fun again for students in the Lower Merion School District, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Moskow is the founder and president of Main…
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Penn State Abington Workshops Help Teachers Support Children with Trauma
Nationwide, teachers often find learning waylaid by the impact of trauma, and Penn State Abington workshops are giving teachers the resources to support their students. Teachers’ accounts are supported by federal government research, which found that more than two-thirds of children and teens experience at least one traumatic event by age 16. These staggering statistics…
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Church Farm School to Host Admissions Open House on Saturday
What’s it like to attend a boarding school? What’s it like to attend an all-boys school? What courses do you offer? How are your sports teams? These questions and more will be answered on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 AM during Church Farm School’s Admissions Open House. Located on 150 bucolic acres in Exton, CFS’s…
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Dreams Come True at Salus University Fall 2023 Commencement
While commencement is a special life moment for the graduates and their families, Salus University’s 127th commencement ceremony provided an extra special memory for sisters Chloe Barmat, MMS ‘23 and Sabrina Barmat, MMS ‘20 when Sabrina was honored to place the hood on Chloe. “It was such an incredible moment for me to be able to watch her grow…
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Holy Family University Awarded Grant Extension from the IBX Foundation for Collegiate Recovery Program
Holy Family University has been awarded additional funding from the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation for its collegiate recovery efforts, in partnership with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. Holy Family University received funding from the foundation last year to establish the university’s first Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). CRP is designed to enable recovery…
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Promoted Professors Add to Book Collection in Penn State Brandywine Tradition
A tradition across the Penn State University system allows recently tenured and promoted Penn State professors to select a book title for the University Libraries’ permanent collection and to submit a personal statement explaining why they chose that book. That tradition continued on Oct. 2 when recently tenured and promoted faculty selected a book through…
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Immaculata University Ranks Among Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
Immaculata University is among the best online colleges in Pennsylvania and offers two of the nation’s top-ranked online master’s degrees, according to new rankings from Forbes Advisor Education. The Forbes team provides unbiased rankings for institutions and degree programs based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the websites of accredited, nonprofit…
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Main Line’s Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Organization
The Malvern School, a prominent group of early education schools based on the Main Line, has been acquired by London-based Busy Bees, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The group, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has educated over 40,000 students across its 27 locations. Busy Bees is an international organization that…
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Delaware Valley Soil Judging Team Qualifies For National Contest With Runner-Up Finish At Regionals
The Delaware Valley University soil judging team qualified for the National Soil Judging Contest by claiming second place at the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Contest hosted by Penn State University in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The competition featured 64 students from nine institutions and several Aggies took home individual awards including Melanie Earl (5th Place), Logan Russell…
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