Education
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Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations
Holy Family University has undertaken multiple initiatives to encourage more students to participate in the upcoming election. Through voter engagement efforts, 47 Holy Family students were newly registered to vote — and every student had the opportunity to engage in deepening their civic involvement. Students were able to register to vote through a series of…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second-largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct resources…
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GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement
Gwynedd Mercy University student Hannah Ruch, a junior studying education, is gaining unique experience via her Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a staff report from GMercyU. After attending GMercyU’s Autism Conference last April, Ruch was motivated to seek a position that would deepen her understanding of diverse…
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Penn State Great Valley To Host Talk on Dining Out in the Gilded Age Nov. 7
Penn State Great Valley will host a community event on Nov. 7 at 7:00 PM featuring Author and Food Historian Becky Libourel Diamond, who will discuss how the American Gilded Age gave rise to a new elevated dining scene throughout the country, from private social clubs and restaurants that became the nexus for business deals…
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WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities: “Through our ongoing support of local nonprofit partners, we strive to create lasting change and enhance the lives of those around us,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice President…
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DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition
The Delaware Valley University Soil Judging Team — the Augering Aggies — recently traveled to Rhode Island for the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition. Soil Judging is the pinnacle of experiential learning within the field of soil science and is highly applicable across other disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, civil engineering, biology, etc. This fall,…
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Penn State Great Valley Software Engineering Student Overcomes Odds To Code for Amazon in Internship
Penn State Great Valley student Daniel Kumankumah found great success as a Software Engineering Intern, but his journey included challenges and triumphs, beginning with the internship application process, he said. He applied to dozens of positions and was turned down — a natural part of the process, he knew, but still disappointing. He went to…
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5 Common College Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The college application process can feel overwhelming, and with so much at stake, it’s easy to make simple mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting into your dream school. However, understanding these common pitfalls — and knowing how to avoid them — can set you up for success. We’ll cover five of the most…
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GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Psychology program offers students a head start on a Counseling master’s degree, saving them time and up to $9,000 in graduate tuition. Launched for the 2024-25 academic year, the 4+2 Early Entry to GMercyU’s M.S. in Counseling program enables Psychology majors to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses during their senior year. “We are…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group, (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference…
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Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity
Anivesh Sinha, a student in Penn State Great Valley’s master of Science in Information Science program, is working with a team of faculty and students to conduct a Presidential Public Impact Research Project to help bolster Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations’ cybersecurity efforts. This project aims to benefit the community while also providing valuable research experience and learning opportunities for…
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Meet Melody Infantolino: 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student at Peirce College
As part of the college’s latest series, introducing the student-editors of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal, today’s feature is Melody Infantolino, a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program at Peirce College. Check out their interview below to learn more about Melody. Where are you from? I was born in Norfolk,…
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Wall Street Journal: The State’s Highest-Ranked College is Located in Philadelphia
The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking is officially out now, ranking the top colleges in the nation, writes The Wall Street Journal. Of the highest-ranking colleges in the state of Pennsylvania, the number one institution is located in Philadelphia. That institution is the University of Pennsylvania, which ranked as the No. 13 college…
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Senior at Abington Friends School Receives Inaugural Jack Goldenberg Scholarship
Abington Friends School senior Angela Stevens is one of the inaugural winners of the Jack Goldenberg Scholar-Athlete Award sponsored by the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. The scholarship award for rising senior student-athletes was given to two Jewish scholar-athletes who embody the humility, passion, and determination of the award’s namesake, Jack Goldenberg. While the award…
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List of Awesome Philly-Area High School Programs Includes Two from Bucks County
Philadelphia-area public schools offer a variety of innovative programs that give high schoolers the jump-starts and specialized attention they need to reach their full potential, write Adeoluwa Fatukasi, Bradford Pearson, and Owen Spaloss for the Philadelphia Magazine. Two of those 18 awesome programs are right here in Bucks County. Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills…
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Penn State Abington Faculty’s New Textbook Guides Human Services Majors Through Internships
A new textbook written by three Penn State Abington faculty will be used by human services students at Abington and at other Penn State campuses to guide them through the internship and career development and exploration processes. Rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway, and Michael Lavetsky wrote Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services…
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MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence
Students in Eastern University’s MBA in Organizational Management have displayed excellent performance on the distinguished Peregrine Exam, placing in the 86th percentile among students in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Peregrine Exam is a nationally-recognized assessment used to benchmark the learning outcomes of business programs across the…
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Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley
When you meet Chandan Shivalingaiah, you can’t help but notice his drive to improve his skills in software engineering and to use them to improve the world. “The thing about software engineering that excites me is that, using just one simple software, you can reach millions of people,” he said. “By exchanging information with a…
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