Tag: Lincoln University

Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100…

Lincoln University used the opportunity during its Founder’s Day earlier this year to showcase both its rich history and future aspirations, writes Marybeth Gasman…

History runs deep at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black college/university) and one of suburban Philadelphia’s seemingly underappreciated…

George E. Allen Sr., 87, a pioneering music teacher, musician, and author, passed away on Sunday, March 13 at this home in Wynnefield, writes Gary…

Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their…

Manor College Director of Athletics John Dempster recently announced Charles (P.J.) Hackett as its Head Baseball Coach.

“As soon as I sat down with…

In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…

Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, a Philadelphia police staff inspector, will be Norristown’s new police chief, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter.

Baily-Davis is Norristown…

Philadelphia native Granderson Hale was part of the first large cohort of high school graduates whose lives were shaped by race-conscious admissions, writes Amy…

A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and…

Nineteen-year-old Laniyah Little, who has spent the last five years in Philadelphia’s foster care system, found her new home at a school…

A collection of North Philadelphia teens in 1960 provided the chance for John L. Payne and Patricia Simmons to first connect. After a few episodes…

Most SEPTA’s passenger waiting areas — including Norristown’s Elm Street Station — aren’t exactly known for being educationally engaging. Until now. Thanks to a…

Dr. Frank Boston, a Lincoln University graduate and founder of Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, has recently been honored for his little-known war hero and first…

Major changes are occurring in the region’s higher education world as presidents of many local universities and colleges are leaving for new opportunities, writes…

Lincoln University has received a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, making it the largest…

A 30-year-old former Air Force meteorologist, who is white, is currently playing football and maintaining a 4.0 GPA while majoring in English…