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Penn State Great Valley Student Using MBA, Graduate Certificates to Pivot Career
Penn State Great Valley MBA student Jessie Whiteman came to two important realizations around the same time: One, most career advancement opportunities that interested her required a master’s degree, and, two, she wanted to change industries to maintain a better work-life balance. After graduating from the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations, Whiteman spent nearly…
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Habitat for Humanity of Chester County to 21st Annual Build a House… Build a Dream Contest on March 2nd
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will host its Annual Build A House… Build a Dream event, set to take place on Saturday, Mar. 2, at Church Farm School from 8:30-12:30 PM. The competition invites students from the local community to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship by constructing their own three-dimensional model dream homes. Participants,…
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YMCA Encourages Social Connections to Combat Isolation
With a busy year ahead, the YMCA stresses the importance of social connections in the health of our community. The need to combat isolation and loneliness has never been more clear. Just last year, the U.S. Surgeon General named it a nationwide epidemic, noting negative impacts on mental health and increased risks of heart disease, stroke,…
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The Society of West Chester University Establishes Two New Awards
The Society of West Chester University has established two new awards that are now presented annually at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch each January: the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award and the Student Service Leadership Award. The Society, which organizes and hosts the brunch, is an organization of university faculty, staff, and administrators who embrace the spirit of…
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S&T Bank Supports Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with Planned ‘Share a Smile Day’
S&T Bank is teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to coordinate a 2024 “Share a Smile Day.” Mar. 1 will mark the special fundraising event with collections at 21 locations in the Bank’s footprint, and donations can be made in-person or online. S&T team members will be distributing handouts that can be written…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Student Turns Internship Into Full-Time Job
Internships provide students with invaluable real-world experience that supplements their classroom knowledge — and can lead to exciting job opportunities, which Penn State Great Valley master of professional accounting student Bolortungalag Mijiddorj can attest to. After spending the summer as an audit intern with BDO USA, a global accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and financial advisory services worldwide, Mijiddorj was…
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West Chester University Wells School of Music Will Host Its 15th Annual Trumpet Festival
West Chester University’s esteemed Wells School of Music will present the 15th Annual Trumpet Festival from Feb. 16-18. Events take place on and off campus over three days. Some events are ticketed. The Trumpet Festival’s daily events include exhibits, coachings, warm-ups, and classes on Friday and Saturday in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, Swope…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit
Frederick Hubler, Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will participate in speaking engagements throughout the year to help others learn about the value and growth of the alternative investments industry. To kick off the month of March, Hubler will speak at the Learn & Grow Investment Summit 2024. The first event will…
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Immaculata Symphony Will Present Its Annual Children’s Concert Feb. 25
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual children’s concert, Carnival of the Animals, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall on the Immaculata University campus. A concert for all ages, the annual children’s concert presents unique, interactive musical experiences that are both entertaining and educational. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a…
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U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to WCU’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, based in Washington, D.C. The coveted award was recently announced during a meeting of the university’s Sustainability Council,…
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NFL Selects Four West Chester University Students as Interns
As thoughts turn to the upcoming Super Bowl, four West Chester University students are readying for their own NFL experience. After having emerged successfully from a rigorous selection process, four West Chester University students in the university’s graduate Athletic Training program will intern with NFL teams nationwide this summer. “Four WCU students landing NFL internships…
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Join MacElree Harvey: Discover the MacElree Harvey Difference
MacElree Harvey, a law firm with roots dating back to 1880, is not only known for its rich tradition and commitment to legal excellence but also for its emphasis on cultivating a people-centered culture. In line with this vision, the firm is actively seeking new hires for various positions, including legal assistants, professional staff, paralegals,…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of underinsurance benefits under a personal car insurance policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of company cars as well as workers who regularly drive vehicles that they…
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The Colonial Theatre Aims to Reach Its $10,000 Goal for Building Improvement Fund by World Theatre Day
Just a week into its Building Improvement Challenge, The Colonial Theatre is already halfway to its goal of raising $10,000 in 60 days. Striving for a deadline of Mar. 27 (World Theatre Day), the theatre is still taking donations to help get to the finish line. One of The Colonial Theatre’s loyal donors, who…
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Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice. Nicole Barkley-Jones (’99) has over 20 years of legal and higher education administration experience. She is the inaugural Associate Director of Title IX Operations in the Office of the Provost at…
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Get off The 1031 Merry-Go-Round
A 1031 exchange allows investors to sell a real estate property and exchange it for another property if the conditions are met. A 1031 exchange permits the owner to defer capital gains. For the last sixteen-plus years, investors have had the option of selling their property and going into a passive ownership role with a…
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All Invited to YMCA Feb. 5-12 for First-Ever Gift of Heart Health Week
February is American Heart Month, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), Keystone First, and Keystone First Community HealthChoices have partnered to offer the Chester County Community its first ever Gift of Heart Health Week — from Monday, Feb. 5 through Monday, Feb. 12. During the week, which will highlight the importance of heart health,…
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