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Harcum College Honors 300 Graduates in First In-Person Commencement in Three Years
Though Mother Nature tried her best, the spirits of the Class of 2022 could not be dampened during Harcum College’s 106th Annual Commencement. It was the first in-person gathering in three years because of the pandemic, and 300 graduates and 1,200-plus guests assembled on the Great Lawn to celebrate a long-awaited and life-changing milestone presided…
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Retiring Veterinarian to Speak at Harcum College’s 106th Commencement on May 7
Almost 300 students will receive their diplomas at Harcum College’s 106th Commencement on Saturday, May 7. Dr. Craig Wooters will give the commencement address. The event begins at 11 AM and will be held on the Great Lawn of the Academic Center, located at 750 Montgomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Dr. Wooters has served the Veterinary…
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Former Trustee and Two Alumni Receive Highest Honors from Harcum College
Harcum College recently honored a trustee emeritus and two alumni representing different generations during the President’s Dinner at the Bryn Mawr Campus. Harcum College President Jon Jay DeTemple and his wife Margi Tucker DeTemple hosted 160 guests for cocktails and dinner, followed by an awards ceremony, in Klein Hall. Believing in the value of scholarships…
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Whatever Happened to the CWA-24?
For months we have read mistruths about Aqua’s interest in purchasing Chester Water Authority. False claims that Aqua would close the Octoraro Reservoir, claims we wouldn’t extend similar jobs to current CWA employees or that they would be forced to relocate and many other complete fabrications that we’ve proven to be inaccurate. Instead of making…
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Harcum’s First Lady to Present Research That Explores Victorian Buildings on the College’s Campus
The First Lady of Harcum College, Margi Tucker DeTemple, will present a free public lecture on Thursday, April 7 that explores the architectural and historic connections between Harcum College and the residents and developers who shaped the town of Bryn Mawr, beginning in the late 19th century. The multi-media event, called “The Harcum Mile 1869-1969: The…
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Harcum College’s Early Childhood Education Program Reaccredited Through 2026
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Harcum College received official notice of reaccreditation for a full seven-year term through 2026 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The notification letter recognized the program for the alignment of assessments such as student instructions and rubrics with 2020 Professional Standards and Competencies,…
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Tanks a Lot! Bryn Mawr Billionaire Buys His Daughter Unique 16th Birthday Gift
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, the owner of Fanatics and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers, bought his daughter Kylie a unique 16th birthday gift: an army tank, writes Shafiq Najib for People. The billionaire posted a funny clip of the over-the-top birthday surprise on social media last week. The video documented Kylie receiving the armored vehicle as…
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Harcum College Offers Two Sensible Career Paths in Healthcare That Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives
Many people are interested in training for healthcare careers because of the increasing demand for professionals in the field. However, the prospect of four years of college and incurring student debt can be a deterrent to going back to school or changing careers. Harcum College offers affordable and accessible career options in fields such as…
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Aqua Teams Up with Cradles to Crayons to Provide Support for Local Children in Need
Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company, teamed up with Cradles to Crayons, renowned for its work in providing clothing and essentials for Philadelphia-area children living in low-income or homeless situations, for an ongoing partnership in support of the nonprofit’s Gear Up for Winter and Ready For Learning initiatives. In addition to signing on as the presenting…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Appoints Alicia Beauchamp to Chief of Organic Chemistry in Environmental Lab
Aqua Pennsylvania has promoted Alicia Beauchamp to the position of chief of organic chemistry within its environmental laboratory. In her new role, Beauchamp supervises a team of chemists who analyze water samples for volatile organic compounds, trihalomethanes, taste and odor compounds, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “Ensuring safe water and protecting public health and…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Make sure…
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With Rollout of New Federal Program, Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Apply for Assistance with Water Bills
Aqua Pennsylvania is promoting the rollout of the 2021 Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) with the goal of helping families that are experiencing hardship with their water bills. LIHWAP is a new, temporary emergency water and wastewater assistance program created by the federal government to assist low-income households with their drinking water and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Great Valley Maintenance & Construction Division Adopts a Family for the Holidays
For the past three years, Aqua Pennsylvania’s Great Valley Maintenance & Construction division has been a part of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s Adopt a Family program during Christmas. Previously, Aqua employees raised money to purchase toys and winter clothing as part of its Open Giving program. This year, Aqua expanded its participation…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Appoints Christine Brisbin as Director of New Environmental Laboratory
Aqua Pennsylvania has promoted Christine Brisbin to laboratory director for its William C. Ross Environmental Laboratory in its Bryn Mawr headquarters. In her new role, Brisbin oversees all water quality testing in the laboratory to help ensure the water Aqua delivers to its customers meets federal and state health and environmental requirements. At the new…
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Montco Resident Named America’s Most Influential Person in Sports Business
Bryn Mawr resident Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and co-owner of the 76ers, has been named the most influential person in sports business, writes Terry Lefton for the Sports Business Journal, a sister publication of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rubin, who grew up in Lafayette Hill and graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, has…
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Bryn Mawr-Based Hill Top Prep Makes ‘Landmark’ Announcement with Appointment of New Headmaster
Bryn Mawr’s Hill Top Preparatory School, which serves students in grades 5-12 with neurodiverse learning differences, has appointed Kevin M.R. Mayne as its new Headmaster. Mayne — who is currently Vice President for Enrollment Management at Landmark College, a school for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism — will replace Thomas W. Needham, who…
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West Chester’s Avalon Bistro & Bar Expands to New Location
West Chester’s Avalon Bistro & Bar, owned by John Brandt-Lee and David Helfrick, has expanded with a new location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant has gained a devoted customer base during its two decades of operation. In the past two years, the popularity of Brandt-Lee’s social media presence…
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Harcum College Evaluated Above National Averages in ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Survey
A 2021 survey issued to Harcum College employees revealed that 86 percent of employees believe Harcum College strongly values a sense of institutional mission and pride, while 87 percent feel the College values the well being of faculty and staff. These and other responses to 55 questions (plus several additional faculty-specific questions) asked employees to…
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