Education
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More than 3,300 Students to Graduate at West Chester University Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 15 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,300* spring graduates and their guests. The main campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 12, and Sunday, May 14, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,465 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s…
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Delaware Valley University to Host Spark Bowl, a Shark-Tank-Like Competition
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks are hosting the fourth annual Spark Bowl Competition on Nov. 16 in the university’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Spark Bowl, a Shark Tank-style competition, encourages entrepreneurs, innovative businesses, and nonprofit organizations to address social, consumer, and business-oriented challenges in and around Bucks County. Prize…
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Wynnewood Student Earns Nationwide Academic Honor Reserved Only for Three Percent of Those Eligible
Hannah Gao — soon to be a Harriton High School graduate — was named a U.S. 2023 Presidential Scholar. Gao, of Wynnewood, was one of only 161 honorees from a nationwide field of 5,000 qualifying students. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars recognizes students for: “U.S. Presidential Scholars have always represented the future of our…
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Bell ‘Awakening’ Project Holds Special Meaning for One of Church Farm School’s Longest-Serving Employees
One of Church Farm School’s most steadfast and longest-serving employees is Joe Fanelli, who joined CFS in 1988 after seeing the passion his older brother Neil — who was the school’s Director of Finance and Operations for nearly 40 years — had for the private school in Exton and its mission. Initially, Fanelli was hired…
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Valley Forge Military College Hosts National Security Symposium
The first Annual National Security Symposium at Valley Forge Military College’s H.R. McMaster Center for Security Studies brought together category experts to discuss U.S. national security issues — as well as security in homeland emergencies, and foreign affairs Lt. General Michael Plehn, president of the National Defense University, provided the keynote address for the National Security Symposium. “As the…
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Finance Students Gain Valuable Insight at Great Valley Residency Week
Twelve students from six states came together at Penn State Great Valley for a one-week residency for the campus’ online master of finance program. The program was offered through Penn State World Campus from March 29 to April 3. Valuable Opportunity “The residency was not only beneficial for students to learn modeling skills, but also…
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The Oldest of 12 Children, Manor College Grad Takes Pride in Setting the Example
Growing up as the oldest of 12 children living in a single Philadelphia home, Chyna Mckinney remembers the loving chaos of being part of a big family. There’s a responsibility to that upbringing, too. When Mckinney graduates from Manor College with her Associate’s Degree in Pre-Nursing on May 11, she’ll be a first-generation college graduate…
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Salus University Speech-Language Institute Receives Eagles Autism Foundation Grant
The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University was awarded a $15,500 grant from the Eagles Autism Foundation in support of its work with clients who have autism. The grant will support the purchase of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and will be used during therapy sessions for…
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Montgomeryville Manufacturer Gains Workforce Training Benefits, While the State Picks Up the Tab
PAsmart Industry Partnership, a state Department of Education program, has provided funding for employee training at Electro Soft, a Montgomeryville manufacturing firm. Gene Marks reported the details in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The challenge of finding and keeping employees in the post-COVID era was one of the underpinnings of the PAsmart program. It covers up to…
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Two West Chester University Women Take on Gender Gap in Computer Science
Over the past two months, Jessica Arriaga and Erin Shaughnessy, WCU Honors College computer science majors, have been addressing the gender gap within the field of computer science. Realizing the magnitude of the issue, they decided to work within the campus and local communities at the younger level to encourage more women to go into…
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What’s In a Name? For Trans Student at Arcadia University, Everything
The acceptance he felt at Arcadia University helped student Ethan Rodriguez to reclaim his name, according to his self-authored entry in the Glenside educational institution’s blog. Rodriguez chose Ethan as his name when he was 13, and he legally changed it when he was 16. Once he turned 17, however, is choice of identifier started…
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SJU President’s Story Time Performance Sparks Giggles at Bala Cynwyd Elementary School
Dr. Cheryl A. McConnell, president of Saint Joseph’s University, visited The Children’s School at Saint John’s in Bala Cynwyd for an Apr. 27 story time. Mary Brown reported the event in the Main Line Times & Suburban. McConnell’s appearance was made extra-special for all by the inclusion of a reading of McConnell’s favorite children’s book,…
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Holy Family University’s English Language Initiative for Ukrainian Adults Accepting Applicants
Holy Family University is now accepting new applicants for a program that will be teaching English to adults from the Ukraine. The university’s English as a Second Language (ESL) initiative for newly-arrived Ukrainian adults is now accepting new applicants. The classes are free and open to members of the community who are at least 18…
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Bryn Mawr College President Kim Cassidy Announces Retirement from Her Only Employer
Kim Cassidy, president of Bryn Mawr College who has spent her entire career at the women’s educational institution, will step down in June 2024, reported Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will end her run as president after 11 years, which is almost twice the average tenure for presidents these days. “I believe that…
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Montgomery County Community College Named One of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the Nation
For the seventh time, Montgomery County Community College has been recognized nationally for its welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace and learning environment. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” have named MCCC as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges across the country. MCCC…
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FOX 29 Visits Church Farm School as Its Students Prep for First-Ever Prom
Jenn Frederick and the Good Day Philadelphia crew from FOX 29 recently visited Church Farm School in Exton, where boys are currently preparing for the prom. The school’s mission is to make a college prep education financially accessible to more people. The boys who attend the school hail from all over the country, as well…
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Diversity Walk Dedication Looks at West Chester University Effort to Unite Us
Against the backdrop of a nation tearing itself apart with racial, political, and economic divides, a diverse committee of 52 has formed out of a community dialogue initiated by former state Sen. Andrew Dinniman. The Senator, who provided inclusive teaching for more than 30 years as a West Chester University professor, was honored at a…
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Author, Addiction Recovery Speaker Brandon Novak to Speak at Holy Family University
Holy Family University will be hosting best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak on May 6 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the university’s Campus Center Gymnasium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. The event is free to the public, and the venue includes free parking. This event is being sponsored by Holy Family’s Collegiate Recovery…
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