Education
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From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres
When Julia Darlak, who had long been interested in the nursing field, shadowed nurses as a high school student, she was surprised to meet so many who had earned their collegiate nursing education, whether it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduate study, from Immaculata University. “I was inspired by their devotion to their patients’ holistic…
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Bucks County Community College Secures $2 Million Federal Grant for Apprenticeship and Clean Energy Programs
Bucks County Community College has secured a $2 million federal grant to expand its clean energy job training programs, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The grant would allow the college to expand their manufacturing apprenticeship programs and introduce a clean energy HVAC technician program. It aims to bolster the college’s metalwork and industrial maintenance pre-apprenticeship…
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Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…
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Discovering Hidden Gems: Premium Prep’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Colleges
Finding the right college is about more than just rankings and name recognition. It’s about discovering a place where you can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Premium Prep College Counseling, our mission is to help students find the best college fit for them. While Ivy League schools and other high-profile universities often dominate the…
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Shannae Taylor: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Shannae Taylor is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Certificate of Proficiency in Client Services & Quality Service Management programs at Peirce College. “I am a former student and alumni of Peirce College, class of 1998. During that time, I lived on campus and had difficulty adjusting to being on my own as a…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…
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Dorm Decor Done Right: Tips from a College Counseling Pro
Moving into a dorm room is more than just a move; it’s a rite of passage. It’s also big business. College students spend about $27 billion on back-to-college shopping, according to a 2022 report from Deloitte, and with growing companies like Dormify offering to help students make their spaces social media ready, the stakes seem…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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Finding Your Voice: Tips for a Memorable College Essay
Despite the discussions around AI, the college essay isn’t going anywhere anytime soon; nothing can replace the authenticity and humanity of an honest student voice. The essay is the primary way for applicants to speak directly to admissions officers, showcase their distinctive qualities and experiences, and make a case for why they belong at a…
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Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award Winner. While attending…
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Plan for New Academic Building at Penn State Abington Advances
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (July 18) to construct the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19. The three-story, 85,554-square-foot building will…
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15 years of experience in Catholic higher education as both a Chemistry Professor and an Administrator, Alappat assumed her new leadership role on Jul. 1. “Our national search yielded…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and applied to many…
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Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024. The new construction is the first major facility construction on the Northeast Philadelphia campus since 2005. The facility will…
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Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private schools — to make a college preparatory education financially accessible to a diverse group of young men with academic ability and good character. Sharing its story in Chester County and…









































