Education
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Delaware County Community College and Partners Unite to Build America’s Shipbuilding Workforce
As the United States works to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity and maritime competitiveness, two federally funded workforce initiatives are demonstrating how national collaboration can support this critical industry. On May 5, leaders from Delaware County Community College, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Incorporated (HPSI), and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy convened at DCCC’s Marple Campus and at the…
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How Three DCCC Students Helped Preserve Community History and Found Their Calling in the Process
When Delaware County Community College Professor Tanya Gardner asked for volunteers in her Interpersonal Communication class, she wasn’t just filling slots for a library event. She was, unknowingly, changing the career trajectories of three of her students. The assignment brought students Katy Gallagher, Paulina Jaus, and Taya Vietro to Ardmore Library for Community Scanning Day…
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WilmU One on One: Dr. Joshua Patterson Discusses WilmU’s New College of Sciences and Engineering
With the launch of its new College of Sciences and Engineering, Wilmington University is taking a bold step toward preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of today’s STEM workforce. Designed to break down traditional academic silos and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the College reflects how science and technology intersect in real-world careers. Helping lead this initiative is Dr. Joshua Patterson,…
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U.S. News Ranks 13 Chester County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining school ranking included college readiness, college curriculum, state assessment proficiency and performance, and graduation rate. Schools were given a score out of 100 after calculations. The highest ranking school is…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Andy Sinclair
For Andy Sinclair, adaptability has been a way of life from the very beginning. Born in Orlando, Fla., while his father was serving in the Navy, Sinclair grew up moving across the country, from Connecticut and Upstate New York to Chicago, Hawaii, South Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, and now Pennsylvania. “That experience exposed me to…
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Daycare Franchise Opening Two Locations in Chester County
Florida-based daycare franchisor, The Learning Experience, is adding locations in the Philadelphia region, including two in Phoenixville and Malvern, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Learning Experience will develop most of the new locations as build-to-suit projects from the ground up. The company has not revealed the investment costs for these planned sites. The…
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New Childcare Option Opens in Downingtown with Arrival of Kiddie Academy
Local parents now have another option for sparsely available childcare in Chester County with the opening of Kiddie Academy of Downingtown. Located at 595 Bell Tavern Blvd, this early learning center offers high-quality, educational care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Affordability and accessibility are two words that come to mind when searching for childcare, a journey that often begins before…
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Immaculata University Hosts Presidents Day Undergraduate Information Session
Immaculata University will host an undergraduate admissions information session on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, from 9-11:00 AM in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall on the University’s campus. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:45 AM. This event is designed for high school juniors and seniors, as well as students interested in…
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DCCC Receives Grant to Support Student Food Pantry and Basic Needs Services
When college students face food insecurity, it can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Since 2020, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) — designated a PA Hunger-Free Campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education — has been a critical resource in addressing food insecurity and other basic needs for students,…
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Avon Grove Charter School Celebrates Opening of New Upper Building
The Avon Grove Charter School community in West Grove came together this week for a celebratory ribbon-cutting marking the opening of the school’s newly completed upper building, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. The expansion supports growing enrollment and provides additional classroom space and updated facilities designed to enhance student learning and community engagement. Kelly…
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More than 1,100 to Graduate at WCU’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,124 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. All ceremonies will take place in Hollinger Field House on North Campus. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Wall Street: Remembering Immaculata Alum, Co-Founder of Cambridge College for Underserved Adults
Eileen Moran Brown, an Immaculata University graduate and co-founder of Cambridge College in Massachusetts, died on Sept. 28 at the age of 87, writes James R. Hagerty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brown always recognized potential in students often overlooked by other schools. Cambridge College primarily admits working adults facing financial or personal challenges, including…
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Spring City Elementary School Principal Sees Triumphant Return to School After Beating Cancer
Returning to school carried a greater meaning for Spring City Elementary School principal Sue Choi this year, writes staff for The Daily Local News. On Oct. 1, the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Choi returned to school after personally beating breast cancer. Her return honored the end of a year-long health challenge after…
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Immaculata University to Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Info Sessions
Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…
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DCCC Partners with Kelleher Family on $250K Match Challenge to Support New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
When Andrew Kelleher of Newtown Square decided to take an Emergency Medical Technician training course at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), he took time to get to know his fellow students — and realized that many were struggling financially to continue their studies. He and his wife, Sharon, began discussing how they could help. Together,…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…
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