Education
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GMercyU Partners with Healthcare Systems for Career and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
Employers want Gwynedd Mercy University graduates — it’s why so many have partnered with GMercyU to offer career and loan repayment opportunities for Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Radiologic Technology students. Through the Scholars Network, health systems get the skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals they need, and students get to choose the health system that best…
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Five Chester County Public High Schools Rank in Top 25 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County public high schools are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2026 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche analyzed key statistics from data by the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews written…
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Six Bucks County Schools Rank Among Top 50 High Schools in Pennsylvania
Six Bucks County high schools ranked among the top 50 public high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new list from Niche. The rankings were determined by comparing factors such as college readiness, state test scores, teacher quality and graduation rates. The schools on the list have also been graded based on academics, teachers, clubs and activities,…
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GMercyU Alum Creates Unique Fieldwork Opportunity for Education Majors
After 35 years as a special education teacher for the Souderton Area School District, Gwynedd Mercy University graduate Sue Saylor wasn’t ready to hang up her hat just yet. Saylor, who mostly taught kindergarten through third grade during her career, stayed on for a year after the COVID-19 pandemic because she was reluctant to leave…
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State’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits DelVal to Highlight Center for Plant Excellence Grant
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently visited Delaware Valley University to share updates on the Commonwealth’s new Center for Plant Excellence and the Center’s first grant opportunity. The new grant program marks the Center’s first investment in advancing research, workforce development, and industry resilience. Dr. Carla Garzon, holder of the K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professorship…
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‘A Model for How to Deliver Healthcare Education’: GMercyU Unveils New Healthcare Innovation Center
Gwynedd Mercy University has marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic building that will transform the preparation of healthcare professionals. The unveiling comes at a critical time as nearly one in five nursing positions in Pennsylvania remain vacant, with similar shortages affecting other…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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Pennsbury School District Wants to Build New $279M High School, Here Is What It Could Cost Taxpayers
Pennsbury School District recently presented its plans to build a new $279 million high school at a public hearing, with opinions generally split on the issue, write Lacey Latch and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. But while some opposed it and others are supporting the project, everybody wanted to know how it…
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Nationally Recognized Educator Inspires Abington Friends School Students to Build Inclusive, Conscious Communities
Abington Friends School recently welcomed nationally recognized educator and speaker Rosetta Lee to campus to speak on what it takes to build strong human systems in schools that nurture young people as they grow. Lee helps communities engage in meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and inclusion, encouraging us to reflect on how we understand our…
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DelVal Announces New Partnership with Northampton Community College
Officials from Delaware Valley University and Northampton Community College recently signed a new transfer articulation agreement that strengthens ties between the two schools and allows NCC associate-degree earners to complete their bachelor’s degrees at DelVal. Through the agreement, classes from NCC satisfy core class requirements at DelVal, allowing students to fully focus on their major…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity Center in Bucks County, four therapists — Edie Cohen, LPC; Dana Cohen, LMFT; Elyse Hibbs, LCSW; and Justin Benner, LCSW — gathered for a roundtable conversation that was equal parts…
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Abington Friends School Unveils New Website
Abington Friends School recently unveiled a new website that is designed to feel like AFS itself: welcoming, clear, and deeply connected to community. The new site makes it easier than ever to: “We wanted a digital home that reflects the spirit of AFS and makes it simple for current and prospective students, their families, and…
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Bucks County High Schools Reconsider Class Rankings Over Academic Stress
Amid rising concerns over academic competition and grade-related stress, several Bucks County high schools are reconsidering class rankings, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Six years ago, Neshaminy School District administrators expressed their concerns to the school board, citing class rank as a source of social and emotional stress for students. They…
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DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field. DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on…
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Wharton School Receives Largest Gift in History, Will Establish First New Degree Program in 50 Years
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce I. Jacobs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks the largest donation the Wharton School has ever been gifted in its 144-year history. With it, the school plans to establish the new Master of Science…
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Bucks County Leadership: Tim Hamill, Director of Athletics, Holy Family University
Tim Hamill, a Philadelphia native who grew up in Mayfair and graduated from Father Judge High School, is the director of athletics at his alma mater, Holy Family University. Hamill recently spoke with BUCKSCO Today, reflecting on what it means to lead the athletics program at Holy Family, the growth and achievements the department has…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…









































