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  • Dr. Joshua Patterson.
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    WilmU One on One: Dr. Joshua Patterson Discusses WilmU’s New College of Sciences and Engineering 

    May 29, 2026

    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…

  • The Jones Family received YGBW’s 2025 Service to Youth Award in memory of Bob Jones for his support of competitive swimmers at the Upper Main Line YMCA.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Recognizes the Impact of 5,859 Volunteers at the Celebration of Service

    April 22, 2026

    Leaders, staff, and volunteers from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine joined together at Penn Oaks Golf Club on April 15 to celebrate the impact of…

  • Children try healthy activities at Healthy Kids Day at the West Chester Area YMCA. 
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    Summer Starts at Healthy Kids Day on April 18

    April 17, 2026

    Get ready for free family-friendly fun on Saturday, April 18! The YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites the community to celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 10:00…

  • An Ursinus student observes the contents of a conical flask.
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    Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program

    February 26, 2026

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields.…

  • A student sits at a lab table with electrodes attached to their arm, connected by orange wires to a data collection device and laptop. The laptop screen displays a live green waveform graph, likely capturing muscle activity or biofeedback data. Lab equipment and notebooks are visible in the background, reinforcing the classroom laboratory setting.
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    Chester County Futures Partners with WCU to Ignite STEM Passions in Local High School Students

    February 24, 2026

    High school students from Coatesville and Phoenixville embarked on a journey to West Chester University (WCU), courtesy of Chester County Futures. The nonprofit organization partnered…

  • Audience members seated inside Barnaby’s Restaurant in West Chester listen to a West Chester University speaker during a Science on Tap presentation, with exposed brick walls and restaurant signage visible in the background.
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    Warm Up This Winter with WCU’s Science on Tap Talks

    February 13, 2026

    West Chester University’s (WCU) free Science on Tap talks by WCU experts will continue this semester at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). Programs…

  • Dr. Christopher Roemmele stands at the front of a classroom presenting an Earth Sciences lesson to high school students seated at tables, with a projected planetary landscape image behind him and classroom posters visible on the walls.
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    West Chester University Professor Engages Oxford Students in Hands-On Earth Sciences Exploration

    February 12, 2026

    In a captivating foray into the world of Earth Sciences, Chester County Futures hosted Dr. Christopher Roemmele, PhD, from West Chester University, as he engaged…

  • Group of ITServe Alliance and Delaware County Community College representatives holding a $5,000 scholarship donation check on campus.
    Education

    ITServe Alliance Donates $5,000 to Support STEM Scholarships at DCCC

    January 29, 2026

    Delaware County Community College’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division and Computer Science and Information Technology programs prepare graduates to either pursue immediate employment after graduation…

  • Dr. Brandon Mitchell, Professor of Physics and Engineering who helped establish and currently leads West Chester University’s Center for STEM Inclusion, is pictured working with high school students in a recent workshop held on campus to introduce the youth to career fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
    Education

    WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students

    January 20, 2026

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant…

  • Girls at GETT event.
    Technology & Innovation

    Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology Celebrates 25th Anniversary

    November 5, 2025

    Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 1, with girls in grades 4-10 participating in hands-on STEM experiences at the…

  • Portrait of Dr. Christa Heyward, Delaware County Community College student and appointee to the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education, smiling against a light background.
    Education

    DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education

    October 14, 2025

    Christa Heyward, Ph.D., a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been selected to be one of just two college student representatives to serve…

  • Children examine ancient artifacts during a visit to West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, part of the university’s collaboration with FIRST® LEGO® League teams exploring archaeology and robotics.
    Education

    West Chester University a Trusted Resource for Budding Engineers in FIRST LEGO League Competition

    October 14, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) has opened its doors, and its Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, to a wave of middle school students this fall as…

  • Delaware County Community College student wearing a lab coat and glasses smiles while working in a laboratory with scientific equipment in the background.
    Education

    Summer Internships in a Range of Fields Position DCCC Students for Career Success

    September 26, 2025

    Working in fields ranging from Science to Government to Manufacturing, more than 25 Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students gained invaluable experience this summer in…

  • Keith and Katherine Dunleavy headshot.
    Education

    Devon Prep Receives $8M from Foundation Co-Created by Its Most Prominent Alumnus

    September 18, 2025

    The Dunleavy Foundation, co-created by Keith Dunleavy, Devon Prep’s most prominent alumnus, has donated $8 million to the small Catholic school in Chester County, writes…

  • Attendees participate in OIC of America’s 2025 Annual Convening at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, where Chester County OIC leaders joined affiliates and partners from across the country for a workforce development conference.
    Nonprofit

    Chester County OIC: September 2025 Highlights

    September 12, 2025

    Chester County OIC (CCOIC) is kicking off September with exciting updates in education, workforce development, and community partnerships that reflect its mission to break down…

  • Group of smiling children playing outdoors on a sunny day.
    Nonprofit

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Launches Before and After School Enrichment at Honey Brook Elementary

    August 29, 2025

    Beginning this fall, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) will expand its Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program to include Honey Brook Elementary School to provide families in…

  • Abigail Hammer-Rupp delivers a speech at the podium during the 2025 Wilmington University College of Technology commencement ceremony, wearing graduation regalia and honors cords.
    Education

    WilmU One-on-One: 2025 Graduate Abigail Hammer-Rupp Discusses Her Experiences in the M.S. in Digital Communication Program 

    August 8, 2025

    Abigail Hammer-Rupp was a 2025 Commencement Speaker for the WilmU College of Technology, Graduate Programs Ceremony. She earned her bachelor’s in Web Design, summa cum laude,…

  • A male instructor demonstrates a science experiment to two attentive students at a lab table in a modern classroom. The students, one wearing glasses and the other in a white hoodie, observe as he uses a pipette over a worksheet. In the foreground, a test tube rack holds colorful liquids. Other students are seated in the background, working at computers and engaging in discussion. The setting is bright, organized, and designed for interactive STEM learning.
    Education

    WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania

    August 7, 2025

    As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will…

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