Education
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Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University Forge Partnership to Develop Occupational Therapists
Gwynedd Mercy University has partnered with West Chester University to offer WCU undergraduate students a direct pathway to GMercyU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. Through this partnership, students can complete their bachelor’s degree at WCU and then pursue an MSOT degree at GMercyU in an additional two years. As part of the…
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Holy Family University’s New Partnership to Welcome New ‘Dreamers’ to Campus
Holy Family University has partnered with the nation’s largest scholarship and success program for immigrant youth, TheDream.US, to help more Dreamers achieve their college and career goals. This year, Holy Family will welcome six new TheDream.US scholars to campus: four transfers from Cabrini University, which closed last spring, and two new scholars). TheDream.US aligns with…
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Why SEC Schools Are So Popular: Exploring Football, Greek Life, and Southern Charm
There’s no denying it — SEC schools have become a cultural phenomenon. The Southeastern Conference (SEC), comprised of powerhouse schools like the University of Alabama and Auburn University, holds a magnetic appeal that continues to draw students from across the country. While the South isn’t for everyone, and some might find the conservative culture or…
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Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich
Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures of their graduates, writes Kevin McAllister for The Wall Street Journal. To determine the top colleges to get an opportunity to earn the best salaries in the country, The Wall Street Journal and research partner…
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Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University’s School of Business Sign Enrollment Partnership Agreement
Officials from Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University have announced a new enrollment partnership agreement providing students at the public, two-year college several pathways for guaranteed admission to the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. The agreement allows Bucks’ Business Administration associate degree graduates to transfer seamlessly into the Jefferson School of Business with junior status…
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Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students
Penn State Global and Penn State Great Valley will co-host the first-ever Penn State Global Careers Institute at the Great Valley campus in Malvern on Sept. 27 and 28. This event, intended for graduate students, is a professional development program designed to help the University’s international and domestic students prepare for career success in the global marketplace.…
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Here’s How Bucks County Superintendent Salaries Rank in the State
If you’re going to be a school superintendent, aim for Bucks County. According to a review of financial data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, about half of the school superintendents in Bucks County’s 13 school districts rank in the top 50 salaries in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Five New Board Members Bring Unique Experiences, Expertise
The Gwynedd Mercy University Board of Trustees has announced five new members — Dr. Jie Du, Melissa Fitzpatrick, Christopher Pacheco, Dennis Pfleiger Jr., and Sister Regina Ward — who began their initial three-year term on July 1. “We are pleased to have this distinguished group of professionals join our board, each of whom brings a…
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Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center
Harcum College will celebrate a major addition to its campus at the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Art & Design Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:00 PM in the West Wing of Pennswood Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This event reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering…
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Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025
To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia. Acknowledging the challenge early mornings pose for students, the…
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Philadelphia Schools Make Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges List
Niche has released its new 2025 Best Colleges list, and Philadelphia and its surrounding area had some representation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania ranked No. 6 overall on the list, moving up one spot from last year’s ranking. Penn was also listed as the top institution for business…
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How to Discuss Politics on Your College Application: 4 Key Strategies
“It’s not polite to talk about politics” — a phrase many students have heard throughout their lives. And, in some ways, it can be risky to discuss a hot-button issue on your college application. After all, you never know who is going to pick up your application file and what their own values system might…
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Eastern University’s College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Secures Seven Prestigious Grants
Eastern University’s College of Education & Behavioral Sciences has been awarded seven significant grants this year that will empower the college to further its mission of preparing educators to meet the evolving needs of the next generation. “We are incredibly grateful to receive the necessary funding for these programs,” said Dean Susan Edgar-Smith. “The programs and initiatives…
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Holy Family University Receives $1.2 Million Noyce Grant to Train Future STEM Educators
Holy Family University has been awarded a $1.2 million Noyce Grant to support its new STEM Futures Program, an initiative designed to train the next generation of STEM educators. The program specifically targets undergraduate students majoring in biochemistry, math, neuroscience, and biology, including all biology tracks, with the goal of preparing them to become highly…
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Delaware Valley University Student Enjoys Dream Internship at the Little League World Series
Jillian Ulozas, a native of Harveys Lake in Luzerne County and a junior Turf Management major at Delaware Valley University, fulfilled a childhood dream this summer when she worked as an intern on the grounds crew for the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Ulozas, a standout student-athlete with the DelVal softball team, was one…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Professor Learns New Level of Fandom from Her Global Sports Experiences This Summer
Dr. Maddie Herman, an Assistant Professor and Sport Management Program Coordinator at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently spent a month in Europe, immersing herself in some of the most significant international sporting events of the summer, according to a staff report from GMU. Dr. Herman’s journey spanned three countries and provided her with unique professional experiences…
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From Colombia to Chesco’s Devon Prep, Father Henao Talks Growth and Community
For Father Nelson Henao, who joined Devon Preparatory School in July 2023, the first year was primarily about listening, learning, and building relationships, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I came with the certainty that I couldn’t come to change everything at once because that doesn’t work,” said Henao. “I truly believe in…
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3 Key Factors to Finding Your Perfect College Fit
Choosing the right college is more than just picking a name off a list — it’s about finding the right place for your academic journey and one that will best benefit your personal growth. Considering there are thousands of colleges for students to choose from during application season, this is no easy task. The concept…
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