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Nottingham Woman Named Valedictorian of Neumann University’s Class of 2021
Amanda DeCarolis, a Business Administration major from Nottingham, has been named valedictorian of Neumann University’s Class of 2021. Her academic credentials – all earned while graduating summa cum laude in three and a half years – include the Excellence in Business Administration Award, two minors, an Honors Program certificate, and three national honor society memberships.…
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Neumann University Freshmen Bury COVID-19 Time Capsule. Here Are Their Messages to the Future
Neumann University’s freshmen recently buried a time capsule in the residential quad to signal their transition to a sophomore year that they hope will be COVID-free. The class has spent its first year of college dealing with pandemic restrictions such as face masks, social distancing, remote learning, and daily health checks. The time capsule includes…
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Founders of Bayada Home Health Care Donate $1 Million to Neumann University
Mark and Ann Baiada, the founders of Bayada Home Health Care, have given a $1 million gift to Neumann University. The donation will be used to support facilities for nursing and health sciences programs, fund scholarships, and implement the launch of a new, expansive campus master plan. “We have always supported Catholic education,” said Ann…
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Why Hold One Graduation When You Can Have Six? Neumann University to Host Multiple Ceremonies
Why hold one graduation when you can have six? With the pandemic still a significant factor in our daily lives, that’s the approach that Neumann University is taking, scheduling three ceremonies for Saturday, May 15 and another three for Sunday, May 16. “By segmenting our commencement exercises and closely observing public health protocols, we are…
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West Chester Man Receives Neumann University Alumni Award for His Work on Behalf of the Poor, Underserved
Neumann University recently presented its annual Spirit of Frances and Clare of Assisi Award to West Chester resident Kevin Barr at a virtual ceremony. The award recognizes a graduate whose demonstrated commitment to the Catholic Franciscan tradition and values has made a significant impact in support of people who are poor or underserved. Barr is…
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Celebrity Judge from Canada’s ‘Shark Tank’ to Speak at Neumann University
Manjit Minhas runs the 10th-largest brewery in the world and is a celebrity judge on Dragons’ Den, Canada’s equivalent of Shark Tank. On March 18, at 1 PM, she will speak online, in a program sponsored by Neumann University, about how to become a successful entrepreneur. An immigrant from India, Minhas is known as the tough Dragon on the Canadian show. “There is no…
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Neumann University Student’s Radio Show Urges Listeners to ‘Stay Woke’
Are you woke? Shanice Boyd is, and she’s on a mission to make others as aware of injustice as she is. The junior at Neumann University hosts Stay Woke, a weekly 98.5 WNUW radio program to educate listeners about instances of bigotry and racism. “I want people to be aware of what the Black community…
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Neumann’s Ice Hockey Teams to Break University’s 11-Month Sports Drought
After an 11-month absence of sports on campus, ice hockey is about to return to Neumann University. After the cancellation of all spring and fall sports last year and basketball this winter, athletic competition is set to reappear at Neumann in the form of women’s and men’s ice hockey. The United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC)…
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U.S. News & World Report: Neumann University’s Online Degree for Veterans Among Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree for veterans among the Top 100 in the country. In rankings released on Jan. 26, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 73 nationwide and No. 4 in Pennsylvania. To assess online degree programs, “U.S. News chose factors that weigh how these programs are being delivered and their effectiveness at awarding…
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Kennett Square Resident, Neumann Prof Elected President of American Board of Wound Management
Kennett Square resident Dr. Karen A. Wientjes, a professor of physical therapy at Neumann University, has been elected president of the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). Wientjes has taught at Neumann for 21 years. She has been a Certified Wound Specialist through the ABWM since 1999 and has served on its board of directors…
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Nottingham Resident Helps Neumann University Team Finish Among Top 50 in Global Business Competition
Nottingham resident Amanda DeCarolis is one of a three-member team of Neumann University business students who finished 42nd worldwide in an international Business Strategy Game that involved 2,968 teams from 164 colleges. The team’s management skill, based on the performance of a fictitious footwear company it operated, placed it in the top two percent of…
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Pair of Southern Chester County Natives Research COVID-Related Issues at Neumann University
Two Neumann University students from southern Chester County tackled COVID-related topics for their fall research projects. As members of the school’s honors program, both focused on issues that connect to their prospective career paths in nursing and education. Madison Lipford, a nursing major from West Grove who wants to be a pediatric nurse, investigated whether…
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New Ale from Local Brewer Honors Philadelphia Union, Fans Who Support Them
2SP Brewing in Aston has partnered with the Philadelphia Union’s fan club to create a new beer in celebration of the team’s 13th anniversary, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. The brewer has joined the Sons of Ben to present “Here beFORe The Beer,” a pale ale with a touch of caramel malt. The beer…
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Kate Winslet Returns to Area to Finish Filming HBO Series
Two series have resumed shooting in Delaware County after the pandemic shut down production in the spring. Actress Kate Winslet returned to the Aston area this week to finish filming her HBO series Mare of Easttown, reports Hugh E. Dillon for PhillyChitChat.com. The story follows a small-town Pennsylvania detective, played by Winslet, who investigates a…
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New Neumann Master’s Degree Trains Students to Identify, Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases
With coronavirus still dominating the headlines and affecting daily life across the country, Neumann University is launching a master’s degree program in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) to train students to identify infectious diseases and prevent their spread. The graduate program, which will begin in January 2021, provides instruction in infectious disease processes, surveillance, and epidemiologic…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University Among Best in North for Academic Quality, Social Mobility
Neumann University has been ranked among the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2021 issue. U.S. News also ranked Neumann among the Best in the North for social mobility. This ranking identifies colleges that are successful at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating significant…
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Neumann University Offers Online Instruction Training for K-12 Teachers
In October, Neumann University will offer a K-12 Online Instruction program to provide teachers with the knowledge, awareness, and skills to effectively design, deliver, and assess K-12 academic learning content in hybrid and virtual settings. Made up of four classes, the program will run from October 2020 through June 2021 with one course this fall,…
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Neumann University Offers Course on Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Mentality’
Neumann University’s Caleb Mezzy, a professor of sport management, is teaching a new course – entitled “Embrace the Mamba Mentality” – this fall. Designed around the philosophy of former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, the three-credit course focuses on an analysis of the Mamba Mentality and its application beyond the realm of sports. Bryant, who died…
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