Education
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Centennial school board will vote on an employment contract for Lucabaugh during its regular May 27 meeting. A community forum to introduce Lucabaugh will be held on May 22 at…
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‘Changing the World One Miracle Moment at a Time’: Pennsbury Grad Named Holy Family’s Valedictorian
When Leah Ford stepped onto Holy Family University’s campus for the first time, she was emerging from a full year of remote learning at Pennsbury High School in Yardley — an experience that left her feeling nervous about transitioning into in-person college. “Going from virtual high school during COVID to in-person college was very difficult,”…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…
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19-Year-Old Nottingham Native Makes History as Youngest Graduate from Local University
Nineteen-year-old Nottingham resident Sarah Potter is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Neumann University in Delaware County, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. She graduated from Oxford Area High School in 2023. Potter took college courses throughout her high school career with Oxford’s “Early College Academy” program, a partnership with Cecil College…
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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Honor Most Inspiring Teachers Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union has announced the 2025 recipients of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards, recognizing 32 exceptional teachers from across Citadel’s Greater Philadelphia footprint, including Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Lancaster, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. With this year’s distribution of more than $85,000 in grants, a 44 percent increase over last year, Citadel continues its 24-year…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Two New Deans
Bucks County Community College officials have announced that Carolina Blatt, Ph.D. has been hired as Dean of Arts and Communication and Jacqueline Burger has been named the Dean of Learning Resources and Bucks Online. Dean of Arts and Communication Building on Bucks County Community College’s long history of leadership in the arts, Carolina Blatt, Ph.D. will join…
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How GMercyU Is Meeting the Next Great Need in Healthcare
Now more than ever, there is a critical demand for healthcare professionals — across all disciplines. Gwynedd Mercy University is meeting this need head on — by following in the footsteps of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, whose “get it done” mentality has impacted the institution and its “Distinctive Mercy Graduates” for more than…
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Bensalem High School Senior’s Ivy League Sweep Goes Viral After She Gets Into Five Schools
A video of Bensalem High School senior Victoria Mathieu is going viral on TikTok after she got accepted by five Ivy League universities, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I applied to, yes, seven,” said 18-year-old Mathieu. “I was expecting zero in all reality. I was not expected to get into any.” The straight-A…
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GMercyU Named an ‘Opportunity University’ for Student Access, Earnings
Gwynedd Mercy University is ranked as a top “Opportunity College and University” in the new Student Access and Earnings Classification by the Carnegie Foundation. This classification measures both earnings after college and the accessibility of a college education regardless of socioeconomic background. GMercyU is among only 16 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities designated…
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Honoring Young Changemakers: Celebrating Volunteers at Conestoga High School and Great Valley High School
April was National Volunteer Month, but we can still honor the selfless individuals and groups who work tirelessly to strengthen and uplift their communities every month. Special recognition was given to local high school students whose dedication to volunteering, school initiatives, and civic engagement has shone brightly. At a recent 20th Annual Breakfast of Champions…
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DelVal Partners with CHOP for ‘Food as Medicine’ Program
Delaware Valley University has partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on its impactful “Food as Medicine” program. Through this collaboration, DelVal will cultivate and deliver fresh, locally grown produce from its campus farms to support food-insecure patients and their families receiving care at CHOP. Beginning in June and continuing through Thanksgiving, DelVal will coordinate bi-weekly…
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BCCC’s Culinary & Hospitality Open House Gave Visitors Chance to Sample Career Opportunities
The Bucks County Community College in Newtown held a Culinary and Hospitality Open House on April 28 at Founders Hall, giving visitors the chance to explore career opportunities, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The free event featured tours of the school’s state-of-the-art culinary labs, demonstrations by chef instructors, and samples of dishes prepared by…
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18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Set for Friday at Bucks County Community College
The Bucks County Community College Foundation will host its 18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea from 1-3 PM on Friday, May 2 in the picturesque Tyler Gardens on the college’s Newtown campus. Since its inception in 2007, the Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea has awarded more than 225 scholarships, providing over $330,000 in financial…
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‘Access and Opportunity’: Holy Family, Archbishop Ryan Launch Accelerated Pathway to Healthcare Careers
Holy Family University and Archbishop Ryan High School have expanded their long-standing partnership with an innovative dual enrollment program that enables students to graduate from high school with an associate’s degree in health sciences from Holy Family. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding, the initiative empowers Archbishop Ryan students to earn both a high school…
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Peirce College Announces Patty Jackson As 2025 Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Peirce College is honored and excited to announce that Patty Jackson, WDAS radio personality and Philadelphia legend, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Peirce College Commencement Ceremony! Jackson will address graduates at the College’s 160th Commencement Ceremony, to be held at the Miller Theater in Center City Philadelphia. A proud South Philadelphia native,…
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Holy Family Earns Prestigious Carnegie Classification as ‘Opportunity University’ for Driving Economic Mobility
Holy Family University has been recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as a national leader in student opportunity and outcomes, earning the designation of an “Opportunity College and University — Higher Access, Higher Earnings.” The recognition underscores Holy Family’s commitment to enrolling students both locally and regionally, while helping them achieve strong economic outcomes after…
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GMercyU Welcomes New CFO ‘During a Very Exciting Time in Our History’
Gwynedd Mercy University has appointed Jennifer Ginnetti as Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Ginnetti had been filling the role on an interim basis since December when the prior CFO left to take a similar position at a larger university. Ginnetti joined GMercyU in 2014 as the Controller and was promoted…
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DelVal Offers Summer Fun and Learning with Kids U! and Inspire U! Camps
Spark your summer with new experiences! Delaware Valley University’s popular Kids U! and Inspire U! summer camps are back, offering a wide array of engaging and educational experiences for children and teens of all ages. With limited spaces available, parents are encouraged to register their kids now for a summer filled with fun, friendship, and…
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