Education
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Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House
Discover the exciting opportunities that await at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 5 in Klein Hall. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this event is the perfect way to explore our campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn more about the programs that can shape your future. Spring Open…
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WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series
West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak as part of the University’s President’s Speaker Series in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $20-$55 and are on…
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Holy Family University Launches New Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Holy Family University has announced the launch of its Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, offering two distinct pathways for students to advance their education and career prospects in this growing field. The innovative 4+1 program will welcome its first cohort in the summer, while the standalone master’s program will enroll its…
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New Scholarship Established for Lower Bucks County Area High School Graduates
On Friday, March 14, 2025, philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein presented a $100,000 check to Bucks County Community College, reinforcing their commitment to expanding access to higher education for Lower Bucks County high school graduates. This generous donation from the Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund will provide 100 full-time, first-year students with need-based scholarships for education-related…
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‘A Beautiful Reflection of God’s Creation’: Niche Ranks Eastern University Among State’s Top College Locations
Eastern University ranks among the state’s top 12 schools on Niche.com’s Best College Locations list for 2025. Niche.com, a “market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families,” analyzes colleges across the country and places them in categories. The rankings are based on in-depth profiles created using millions of reviews and ratings, as well as…
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GMercyU Welcomes New Program Coordinator for Exercise Science
Gwynedd Mercy University recently appointed Dr. Colin Pennington as Program Coordinator for its new Exercise Science program, set to launch Fall 2025. Dr. Pennington has prior coordinating experience for kinesiology degree programs in Iowa, Texas, and New York City. He is a former coach and physical educator, as well as a certified personal trainer. “I…
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See Which Four Private High Schools in Bucks County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio,…
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EPAC 2024-2025 All-Conference Basketball Teams Feature Harcum College Standouts
The Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) announced the Division I and Division II All-Conference Teams for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Amber Bullard from Philadelphia, a sophomore on the Women’s Basketball Team, leads the country in field goal percentage (67.1). She was a force averaging 14.8 points per game and helping her team end the season…
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Eastern University Debuts 24/7 Student-Run Radio Station
Eastern University has launched Studio 1300, a 24/7 student-run radio station broadcasting from the St. Davids campus and available to listeners everywhere. Listeners can tune in directly at Live365 by searching “Studio 1300” or listen via Amazon Alexa by enabling the Live365 skill and saying, “Alexa, play Live365!” followed by “Play Studio 1300.” Mobile streaming allows easy…
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DelVal to Host Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Documentary on March 19
Delaware Valley University will host a screening of The Journey Home, an award-winning documentary that raises awareness about the challenges faced by veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The event, part of DelVal’s Counseling Psychology Spring Speaker Series, will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium.…
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Newtown Middle School Teacher Recognized with National Earth Science Teaching Award
Dave Curry, an Earth and space science teacher at Newtown Middle School in the Council Rock School District, has been recognized with the 2025 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching from the American Geosciences Institute, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Dave Curry is the sort of passionate, engaging…
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DelVal Receives State Funding for Special Education Certification
Delaware Valley University has been awarded a Pennsylvania Department of Education Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program grant in the amount of $99,161. The grant, part of a statewide initiative to address the critical shortage of special education teachers, will support the university’s efforts to train and certify more educators in this high-demand field. The funding…
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Hill Top Prep Hosts Annual Gaming and Comic Convention Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Hill Top Preparatory School is excited to present its third annual HawXpo, an innovative esports and gaming convention tailored for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29, at Hill Top’s campus in Bryn Mawr from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind event blends gaming, creativity, and advocacy, ensuring there’s…
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‘A Matter of Life and Breath’: GMercyU Boasts One of the Nation’s Best Respiratory Care Programs
Respiratory therapy plays a critical role in healthcare by helping people breathe — something most take for granted until it becomes difficult. From managing chronic lung diseases to providing life-saving care in emergencies, respiratory therapists (RTs) are essential to patient survival and quality of life. “What RTs do is a matter of life and breath,”…
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DelVal, Manor College Sign Dual Degree Program Agreement
Manor College and Delaware Valley University have signed an accelerated dual degree program agreement that allows Manor College students admitted to the program to obtain admission to select master’s degree programs at DelVal. Dr. Joseph Paris, Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at DelVal, initiated the idea of partnering to offer a…
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Eastern University Celebrates Topping Out of Templeton Hall Construction Project
Eastern University has topped out its Templeton Hall construction project, a milestone marking the completion of structural work on the new state-of-the-art facility. As part of this time-honored construction tradition, the placement of the final beam atop the building symbolizes not only the progress made but also the excitement surrounding this project. With the structural…









































