Education
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Harcum College Partners for Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate at No Cost
Harcum College is partnering with Chester County Economic Development Council for the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally funded workforce training program designed to train residents in underserved populations in necessary skills and connect them with employment opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and energy. The Good Jobs Challenge aims to prepare 3,000 residents for high-quality jobs…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple recently announced they would deactivate all alumni email accounts more than a year after graduation and that all would be phased out by May 2025. Bryant…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several years, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, he wants to focus on education. “Conversations about teaching and learning and student achievement have been missing, not just in Central…
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Teacher at Bensalem Elementary School Celebrates Holiday Season with Festive, Extravagant Outfits
Lauren Miller, a teacher at Belmont Hills Elementary in Bensalem, spreads holiday cheer in her class with a new festive outfit for every day of the season, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “Very early on in teaching, one of the things I loved about it was just being able to celebrate and have fun with…
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See What a New Weapons Detection System Found on Its First Day in Upper Darby Schools
Students lined up at Upper Darby High School Dec. 4 for their first Evolv weapons detector walk-through, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. By the time the students were finished passing through the new Evolv system, a pair of brass knuckles and a knife were spotted. The AI that runs the Evolv system wasn’t…
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Penn State Great Valley Hosts Art Exhibit Celebrating Women’s Voices and Experiences
Penn State Great Valley recently unveiled a special exhibit presented in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts (RCWA). The exhibit, titled 24 Years of Women in the Arts, spans from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6 and features a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women’s voices and…
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The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual College Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 56th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program, which will award college-bound high school seniors with multi-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students are eligible to receive a multi-year award of up to $20,000, which will be evenly distributed over…
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Penn State Global Hosts Day of Service, Leadup to Sustainability Conference
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses — Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley, and University Park — participated in four service experiences, including planting trees, invasive species removal, service work at…
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Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley. The Idea TestLab not only supports Penn State students but also encourages…
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DelVal Partners with Green Flower to Offer Three Cannabis Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Expanding on its current undergraduate offerings in agriculture and cannabis, Delaware Valley University is launching three non-credit certificate programs to prepare individuals for a variety of careers in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. These new programs are offered through DelVal’s Office of Continuing and Professional Studies in partnership with national cannabis education leader Green Flower.…
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GMercyU Receives $1 Million RACP Grant to Support Infrastructure Renovation Project
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. The funds will be used to support the Academic Facilities Renovation Project, an infrastructure redevelopment of The Griffin Complex/Waldron Center. Interior renovations of The Griffin Complex include new restrooms on the first floor in compliance with ADA regulations. Other upgrades include…
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Innovative Programs Meet Student Needs at Eastern University, Where Enrollment Is Flourishing
Eastern University’s Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 8,727 students, up 25 percent from Fall 2023. As national first-year student enrollment numbers declined by nearly six percent, Eastern University continues to expand, reaching more students than ever who are pursuing an education grounded in Faith, Reason, and Justice. Enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate programs has climbed. Due to…
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Holy Family University Students Present Research on New Advancements in Medical Imaging
Artificial intelligence is leading to a transformation in how work is conducted in many professional fields, including medicine. There are some who are worried AI may take over the jobs of people. However, students in Holy Family University’s Radiologic Science Program believe AI and other medical advancements are not something to fear, but to embrace. …
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GMercyU’s Respiratory Care Program Receives Prestigious Apex Award
For the second consecutive two-year cycle, Gwynedd Mercy University’s Respiratory Care program has received the prestigious Apex Award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The Apex Award was created in 2017 to recognize programs that demonstrate best practices within the field of respiratory care to deliver high-quality patient care. Gwynedd Mercy University is…
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From Athlete to Artist: Holy Family University Prepares Ally Mastripolito for Future Success
As she prepared to graduate from Archbishop Carroll High School in 2021, Ally Mastripolito, now a senior at Holy Family University, was trying to carve out a new identity. From early childhood through high school, sports were a huge part of Mastripolito’s life. However, Mastripolito did not plan to continue sports after high school and…
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‘A Win-Win-Win’: GMercyU Partners with Geisinger on Employment and Loan Repayment Program
Gwynedd Mercy University and Geisinger are working together to offer the Geisinger Nursing Scholars Gateway Program, which provides eligible GMercyU nursing students up to $40,000 in loan repayments when they launch their careers at Geisinger. GMercyU Bachelor of Science in Nursing or second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who apply and are selected for the…
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College Majors with the Biggest Payoff
In today’s competitive job market, choosing the right college major can significantly impact your financial future. The major you select can often mean the difference between making a good living or barely getting by. While rising tuition costs will leave most graduates saddled with debt as they enter the workforce, landing a job in a high-paying field…
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Eastern University Welcomes Four New Board Members
Eastern University has added four new members to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Darla Coffey, Dr. Taek Lee, Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin, and Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier. Dr. Darla Coffey Dr. Coffey, a 1983 alumna of Eastern, was named Alumna of the Year in 2014. She served as President and CEO of the Council…
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