Education
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Three Students from New Hope-Solebury High School Awarded Scholarships
Three recent graduates from New Hope-Solebury High School were awarded the Malcolm P. Crooks Scholarship by the Aquetong Watershed Association (AWA), writes a reporter for Funds Digest. The scholarships were given to Lila Graney, Devon Maguire and Cadence Scott during an award ceremony at the high school. “Cadence, Devon and Lila were selected to receive…
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GMercyU Partners with Lehigh Valley Health Network for Nursing, Respiratory Care Opportunities
Gwynedd Mercy University has added the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Scholars Program to its growing list of partnerships with leading healthcare organizations that offer GMercyU students loan repayments and immediate job placement upon graduation. GMercyU Nursing students who apply and are selected for the LVHN Scholars Program will receive up to $40,000 in student loan payments…
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Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region
Holy Family University isn’t just growing — it’s lifting the economy with it. A new study confirms what many in the area already see: the university is fueling job creation and investment, while also boosting economic and social mobility across the region. According to the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), Holy…
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Bensalem Officials Give Green Light for New Gym at School Lane Charter School
Bensalem Township officials have recommended approval for a new gymnasium at the School Lane Charter School campus, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 25,000-square-foot gym will be constructed on a largely unused parking lot, between the school’s existing buildings along Tillman Drive. “We’re basically taking parking that no one uses and…
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GMercyU Shapes Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes, Launches Compassionate Care Collaborative
Deepening its commitment to meeting the next great need, Gwynedd Mercy University is forging a new path in healthcare education with its Compassionate Care Collaborative. This initiative will leverage GMercyU’s strength in healthcare education and the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) to: “We are excited to launch a…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with BUCKSCO Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith, and moving from Taiwan to the U.S. to further her education. She’s dedicated to making sure Nursing is taught by people who have a passion for it, not those who…
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The Meadowbrook School Welcomes New Head of School to Continue Its Mission of ‘Bringing Life to Learning’
The Meadowbrook School, a co-ed day school in Abington Township with students from age three through sixth grade, has welcomed Jim Pierce as its next Head of School. Pierce spent 14 years at Meadowbrook as a classroom teacher (1999-2009) and Assistant Head of School (2009-2013). During that time, he helped shape many of the programs…
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Exelon Foundation’s Weeklong STEM Academy Empowers Next Generation of Innovators
One hundred high school students from across the region spent last week immersed in STEM exploration as part of PECO and the Exelon Foundation’s annual STEM Academy and Boys to STEM Academy, held at Saint Joseph’s University. The weeklong, on-campus program gives rising high school juniors and seniors a chance to dive into STEM learning,…
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These Philadelphia-Area Colleges and Universities Are Among the Highest-Paying
According to a new Business Journal analysis of the 2024 fiscal year’s U.S. Department of Education data for public and private universities, 18 Greater Philadelphia colleges and universities paid their average faculty member at least $100,000. This is a rather significant increase from 12 the previous year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Morrisville’s Darlene Cavalier Empowers the Public to Advance Scientific Discovery
Darlene Cavalier, a Morrisville native, created SciStarter to bridge the gap between professional science and the public and help those without a science degree contribute, writes Ian Campbell for Citizen Science. Cavalier’s own foray into science was unconventional. While growing up in Bucks County, she was drawn to dancing and cheerleading. After graduating, she began…
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Facing Mounting Deficit and Shrinking Endowment, Bryn Athyn College Cuts Varsity Sports and Staff Positions
To address a mounting deficit and shrinking endowment, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has eliminated its varsity athletic programs and the equivalent of 20 full-time positions, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “This decision is a necessary step for our survival,” said President Sean Connelly in March. “This is hard. But the…
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Bucks County Head Start Programs Receive $5.8M in Federal Funding
The Administration for Children and Families and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted the Bucks County Intermediate Unit funding for its Early Head Start and Head Start programs, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The five-year, $5,849,283 grant will be used to support Bucks Head Start’s mission to promote school readiness.…
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Central Bucks Approves Property Tax Rebate Program to Support Residents
The Central Bucks School District recently approved a new Property Tax Rebate Program designed to provide financial relief to senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, low-income homeowners and renters, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The program enables eligible Central Bucks residents to submit an application for a refund on their CB property taxes paid to…
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Bucks County Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. A first-generation college student raised by his grandparents in the Bluff City, Antonio Tillis brings a rich personal history, global perspective, and…
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Neshaminy School District Families and Staff Rally to Defend Music Program
The Neshaminy School District’s board meeting on Tuesday was crowded with teachers, parents and students ready to defend the music program, reports Briana Smith for 6abc. The district’s recently approved budget eliminated one music teacher position, reducing the total from 10 to 9. Members of the district worry that this could lead to further cuts…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families
The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. This is in addition to last year’s 5.3 percent increase. Several factors contributed to rising expenses, including staffing costs and maintenance for aging buildings. Staff expenses are the largest…
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GMercyU’s Occupational Therapy Program Blends Innovation, Global Service, and Workforce Readiness
The Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Gwynedd Mercy University, much like the other programs in its College of Nursing and Health Professions, is entering a transformative era — one defined by state-of-the-art facilities, global learning experiences, and a streamlined pathway from undergraduate study to a graduate degree in occupational therapy. Central to this evolution is…
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