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Innovative Programs Meet Student Needs at Eastern University, Where Enrollment Is Flourishing
Eastern University’s Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 8,727 students, up 25 percent from Fall 2023. As national first-year student enrollment numbers declined by nearly six percent, Eastern University continues to expand, reaching more students than ever who are pursuing an education grounded in Faith, Reason, and Justice. Enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate programs has climbed. Due to…
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Holy Family University Students Present Research on New Advancements in Medical Imaging
Artificial intelligence is leading to a transformation in how work is conducted in many professional fields, including medicine. There are some who are worried AI may take over the jobs of people. However, students in Holy Family University’s Radiologic Science Program believe AI and other medical advancements are not something to fear, but to embrace. …
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New Tech for 2025 Brings the Real-Time Whiteboard to Teleconferencing
Whether it’s during brainstorming sessions, development meetings, or just to keep track of group collaboration, using a whiteboard is a low-tech but highly effective way to make sure everyone in your group knows what’s going on. But what about your remote team members? With traditional teleconferencing technology, whiteboards in Zoom or Teams windows can be…
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BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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GMercyU’s Respiratory Care Program Receives Prestigious Apex Award
For the second consecutive two-year cycle, Gwynedd Mercy University’s Respiratory Care program has received the prestigious Apex Award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The Apex Award was created in 2017 to recognize programs that demonstrate best practices within the field of respiratory care to deliver high-quality patient care. Gwynedd Mercy University is…
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From Athlete to Artist: Holy Family University Prepares Ally Mastripolito for Future Success
As she prepared to graduate from Archbishop Carroll High School in 2021, Ally Mastripolito, now a senior at Holy Family University, was trying to carve out a new identity. From early childhood through high school, sports were a huge part of Mastripolito’s life. However, Mastripolito did not plan to continue sports after high school and…
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‘A Win-Win-Win’: GMercyU Partners with Geisinger on Employment and Loan Repayment Program
Gwynedd Mercy University and Geisinger are working together to offer the Geisinger Nursing Scholars Gateway Program, which provides eligible GMercyU nursing students up to $40,000 in loan repayments when they launch their careers at Geisinger. GMercyU Bachelor of Science in Nursing or second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who apply and are selected for the…
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College Majors with the Biggest Payoff
In today’s competitive job market, choosing the right college major can significantly impact your financial future. The major you select can often mean the difference between making a good living or barely getting by. While rising tuition costs will leave most graduates saddled with debt as they enter the workforce, landing a job in a high-paying field…
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Eastern University Welcomes Four New Board Members
Eastern University has added four new members to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Darla Coffey, Dr. Taek Lee, Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin, and Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier. Dr. Darla Coffey Dr. Coffey, a 1983 alumna of Eastern, was named Alumna of the Year in 2014. She served as President and CEO of the Council…
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DelVal Awarded $2,025,000 RACP Grant for Poultry Science Center
Delaware Valley University has received a $2,025,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget to support the construction of a new Poultry Science Center on its main campus in Doylestown. “We are thrilled to receive this vital funding that accelerates our ability to build a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to…
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Philadelphia Shatters Tourism Records in Summer 2024, Driven by Major Events and International Travel
Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality sector, and expanded international travel options, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) announced record-breaking tourism numbers that outpaced pre-pandemic levels. With more than 1.6 million hotel room nights sold in Center City between Memorial…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles aimed at supporting and promoting local businesses, they did so on a wing and a prayer. Both literally and figuratively. “The deadline to enter was Oct. 15, but…
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Philadelphia Ballet, IBX Kick Off Holiday Season with Event Celebrating 56th Year of The Nutcracker
Philadelphia Ballet, in partnership with Independence Blue Cross, recently ushered in the holiday season with a festive celebration to mark the 56th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The event featured remarks from Philadelphia Ballet and IBX representatives, as well as special appearances by characters from The Nutcracker. The event set the stage for a season filled with…
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Commit to Clarity with Digital Signage and Wayfinding from Haverford Systems
As facility improvements go, adding digital signage and wayfinding is an easy and cost-effective way to improve the visitor and employee experience at large, complex sites like corporate offices, airports, hospitals and healthcare facilities, and colleges and universities. Digital signage makes it easy to display dynamic content like company updates, upcoming events, and mass notifications.…
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IBX, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Join Forces to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
Independence Blue Cross is working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia to address the growing youth mental health crisis as part of a national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) initiative. Nationally, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is investing more than $10 million over four years to help Boys & Girls Clubs of America…
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NMTCC Selling Pound Cakes from Stock’s Bakery for Fundraiser; Order Yours Today
Looking for a delicious way to support local students this holiday season? North Montco Technical Career Center’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Chapter is selling pound cakes from Stock’s Bakery. These cakes are perfect for any occasion and freeze well, so you can savor a slice now and save the rest for later. Proceeds…
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Abington Friends School Athletes Excel on the National Stage in Track and Field
Every year, 8,000 track and field athletes in middle and high schools across the country converge on a stadium, this year in Greensboro, N.C., to compete against one another — and themselves — in the Junior Olympics. To be invited to compete, students must place highly in multiple qualifiers, which involves plenty of training and…
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On the Busiest Travel Day of the Year, Philly’s Tourism Community Stays Home to Give Back
Over one and a half million convention attendees and international tourists visited Philadelphia last year, resulting in an economic impact of more than $1 billion. This Thanksgiving, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) is recognizing the nearly 80,000 hospitality workers who made it possible. The PHLCVB’s 2024 Annual Luncheon, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, will…
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