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Immaculata’s Nursing Program Celebrates New Simulation Lab, High Pass Rate on Licensure Exam
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing recently held a ribbon-cutting for its new simulation lab and celebrated its first-time pass rate on the 2018-2019 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) of 96.67 percent, higher than the state and national averages. “Simulation-based education is proven to achieve specific goals relating to patient safety,” said Tracy Gilbert, who earned…
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Started by Parents Looking to Provide a Job for Their Son, Malvern’s Baker Industries Strengthens Families
Baker Industries, a nonprofit workforce development program with locations in both Malvern and Kensington, annually employs around 200 people, the majority of whom are adults with disabilities, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Charles and Louise Baker started the program almost 40 years ago as a small direct-mail business to provide a job for…
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Take a Look Inside Vanguard’s New Office Building Designed to ‘Attract Tomorrow’s Talent’
Vanguard has officially opened its new Neptune building, an innovative office facility situated on the firm’s 87-acre Malvern West campus. Comprising more than 225,000 square feet and adjacent to the Orion and Defence buildings, the Neptune building is four stories and will accommodate approximately 1,350 members of Vanguard’s Retail Investor Group. “After nearly two years…
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Annual Lion Cage Pitch Competition at Penn State Great Valley Provides Pathway for Entrepreneurs
Penn State Great Valley will host the third annual Lion Cage pitch competition from 10 AM-4 PM on Saturday, Nov. 16. Lion Cage gives budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their products or ideas to a panel of judges, all of whom are startups and business experts. Each participant has five minutes to present their…
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Immaculata to Host Presentation on the End of the Cold War and What It Means Today
On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Immaculata Honors Program will present “The Final Curtain: A Witness to the End of the Cold War Reflects on Its Meaning Today.” This event, held at 7 PM in Loyola Hall 127, kicks off a series of presentations from the Immaculata Honors Program focusing on “The World Outside and the…
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Meridian Bank’s Lending Expertise ‘Makes It Easy’ for Small Businesses Like Scaramuzza’s Pasta to Expand
Scaramuzza’s Pasta Products are familiar to most people in the Greater Philadelphia area. Walk into your local grocery store, and more likely than not, you will find many of the 13 different frozen pasta products made daily at the Scaramuzza’s plant at 20 Ogden Street in Clifton Heights. “I have my own trucks, we put…
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Penn State Great Valley Prof Helps U.S. Army Build Unified Teams as It Undergoes Reorganization
The research conducted by Penn State Great Valley faculty has an extensive reach, not only in Greater Philadelphia and in terms of academics, but also across the country and throughout industry and the military. Kathryn Jablokow, associate chief academic officer and professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering, recently expanded her work with the U.S.…
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Software Firm in Malvern Contracted to Enhance Utah System of Higher Education’s Transfer Portal
AcademyOne – an award-winning software development and consulting company based in Malvern that serves the higher education community – has been awarded a contract by the Utah System of Higher Education to augment and enhance the state’s web-accessible transfer credit and program articulation guide. The portal provides an online advising tool for students searching for…
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Cerner to Unveil Second Location of Anuva Health, Its Near-Site Health Network That Helps Reduce Costs
For more than 40 years, Cerner, a global health platform and innovation company, has made it its mission to relentlessly seek breakthrough innovation that will shape the health care of tomorrow. Cerner utilizes technology to redefine the care experience for individuals and reduce costs for patients, providers, and employers by embracing a communitywide approach to…
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Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability Helps People with Disabilities Find Inspiration Through Art
Painting has always been Carol Spiker’s passion, but it wasn’t until after her life-altering accident that she understood just what the brush and canvas truly mean to her. In 1998, Spiker – an active woman who worked for an ad agency, started a lacrosse program that ran for 26 years, and studied painting in college…
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Immaculata’s Retention Rate Surpasses National Average
Immaculata University has surpassed the national average for the percentage of freshmen returning for their sophomore year. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, the average retention rate for freshman to sophomore is 81 percent. Immaculata’s rate is 86 percent. “This indicator highlights student satisfaction, with both the academic programs and campus life at…
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Berwyn-Based Developer Set to Unveil Apartment Complex ‘with All the Bells and Whistles’ in Malvern
Berwyn-based developer LCOR will soon unveil its latest project, Arlo, a two-building apartment complex in Malvern, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. With this project, LCOR is cashing in on the growing trend of millennials choosing to rent an apartment instead of owning a home. “Time is a precious asset, and more and…
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DNB First House of the Week: Unique Property Surrounded by Rolling Hills in Willistown
A unique home in a very private setting with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. This 4.7-acre property in Willistown Township is surrounded by rolling hills and multi-acre estates, ensuring both privacy and beautiful views. Inside, the home features a two-story, open-floor concept. The many highlights include…
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Casino Night Fundraiser to Benefit Duffy’s Cut Project, Immaculata University Scholarship
The Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick will host a Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 PM to benefit the Duffy’s Cut Project and the society’s Immaculata University scholarship endowment. The fundraiser will be held in a private, refurbished barn in Malvern. Guests will receive a stack of chips to play…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Free Talk on LGBT History on Oct. 30
October is national LGBT History Month. and to shed light on how far the gay rights and civil rights movement has come in recent years, Penn State Great Valley is presenting a free talk, “Queer History Uncovered.” Matthew Riemer, co-author of We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation, will…
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Immaculata to Host Undergrad Admissions Events, Open House for Adult Students This Month
Immaculata University will host an undergraduate admissions information session on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall. An admissions counselor will give an overview of academics, campus life, athletics, the admission process, and financial aid. The session will provide time for questions and answers and a student-guided tour. This event is…
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Entrepreneur Brings Birds’ Sounds Inside with Passion Project Supported by Penn State Great Valley
More than a decade ago, Wayne Frick was struck with an idea for an invention, an idea that always lingered in his mind. He enjoyed listening to the sound of birds at his birdfeeders, but as the weather got colder, he couldn’t have the windows open. It would be great to be able to hear…
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Owner of Express Employment Professionals in Malvern Takes Franchising Expertise to Capitol Hill
By Brenden Curry Maria O’Connell, owner of the Express Employment Professionals franchise in Malvern, was named the Northeast Zone Representative for her company, and as such, she was a part of a group that recently visited Washington, D.C., to address Congress on potential legislation that would impact franchising. “I’m so proud to be an American…
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