Education
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GMercyU’s Griffin Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its newest cohort of the Griffin Scholars Program (GSP) at a reception in Assumption Hall. This is the second year for GSP, which connects incoming first-year students who are underrepresented and first-generation with faculty and staff for intentional support, guidance, and perspective for their first two years on campus. New…
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Bucks County Leadership: Todd Williams, PhD, President and CEO, Cairn University
Todd Williams, President of Cairn University, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Middletown, Pa., embracing Christianity and theological studies in his early teens, and discovering his love for teaching while giving horsemanship lessons at a local summer camp. After a forklift accident derailed his military ambitions, Williams eventually enrolled in what was then…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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Bucks County Schools Launch New Programs to Combat Teacher Shortage
Bucks County schools have launched new programs aimed to attract, prepare and retain teachers amid a nationwide shortage, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the situation in Bucks County is not as dire as in 45 Pennsylvania counties with a severe or extremely severe teacher shortage, it is estimated that local…
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Bucks County Community College Launches International Transfer Partnership with Wrexham University in Wales
Bucks County Community College officials have announced a groundbreaking international partnership — the College’s first — with Wrexham University in Wales, UK, offering Bucks students a seamless and affordable path to earning a globally recognized bachelor’s degree in as little as one year abroad. This unique program allows students to explore the world, immerse themselves…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction would mark the school’s first housing project there since it acquired the property in 1994. The project at 1 Campus Drive calls for 288…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…
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George School’s New Head of School Plans to Maximize Impact of $17.75M Gift
Justin Brandon, the first Black head of school at George School in Newtown, who assumed the role last year, plans to maximize the recent $17.75 million gift from an anonymous donor, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During his first year, Brandon focused on connecting with the school community of over 540 students,…
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New Accreditations Awarded to Programs in Eastern University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Programs within Eastern University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences recently earned two major accreditations that recognize its strength and ability to successfully prepare students for impactful careers. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) through the year 2030. NAEYC accreditation has…
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Bensalem Students Ring in the School Year With Celebration and Cheer
Students, teachers and staff members at Bensalem High School gathered last week to celebrate together in preparation for the school year, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc. “Kids are so excited to be here. Teachers are going to be excited to get back. It’s fall sports, it’s Eagles season. It’s a great time of year,”…
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World-Renowned St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing Professor John L. Stanton Jr. Dies at 80
John L. Stanton Jr., world-renowned professor of food marketing at St. Joseph’s and Temple Universities and a groundbreaking food researcher, died on August 4 at 80, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stanton, a global authority on food marketing and celebrated researcher, writer, and business leader, established food and health research centers at both…
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Bucks County Public Schools Have Some of Highest-Paid Teachers in Pennsylvania
According to recent salary reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bucks County public school teachers are among the best-paid in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The highest-paid teachers in most of the county’s 13 school districts rank among the top 50 salaries statewide—additionally, all 13 districts placed among…
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This Delaware County High School Named Among Nation’s Best
A Delaware County high school has placed among the top 500 high schools in the nation, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School placed 379th in the nation, according to the “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named Radnor High…
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Quakertown Elementary School Set for Demolition. New Building Planned
Quakertown Elementary School is slated for demolition after a Quakertown Community School District committee recently reviewed plans for a new elementary school, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. On August 14, the school board moved forward with plans to raze the century-old building and construct a new one adjacent to it. The…
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Bucks County Community College and Stockton University Sign Transfer Agreement
Stockton University has signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement with Bucks County Community College that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree programs. This agreement strengthens the relationship between Bucks and Stockton, located in Galloway, NJ., by offering multiple opportunities for students to seamlessly pursue…
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Olney High School’s New Cell Phone Policy Sparks Debate
Olney High School has announced a new cell phone policy that it plans to implement upon the start of the new school year, which is causing controversy and debate, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The new policy requires students to lock up their cell phones in outdoor lockers. Locks will cost $1 initially,…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according to recent rankings by Niche.com. Niche.com, renowned for its comprehensive methodology in evaluating campus safety, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside student and alumni feedback to determine…
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Philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein Expand Bucks County Community College Scholarship Program
While unveiling a new gateway sign at the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, philanthropist Gene Epstein announced the expansion of a scholarship program to help Lower Bucks high school graduates attend Bucks County Community College. Last March, the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund donated $100,000 to allow 100 students to attend their first year…
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