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North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans
Towamencin officials have gotten a look at the latest plans for renovations to North Penn High School. “We’re here, not looking for any action, just — in the spirit of transparency — trying to keep you in the loop, on our plans, and the direction we’re headed,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accreditation reaffirmed, removed from probation
CHEYNEY, Pa. (CBS) — The Middle States Commission of Higher Education has reaffirmed Cheyney University's accreditation. The decision follows a detailed review and removes the historically Black college from probation.The commission's decision was made on June 27 after the university met key standards, including "ethics and integrity" and "design and delivery of the student learning experience," according to the commission.The university isn't out of the woods just yet. A report must be submitted March 1, 2025, proving it has sustained the implemented corrections and is up-to-date with other state and federal regulations.In November 2023 the 187-year-old college was placed on...
West Chester University Earns Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award for Third Year
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the third year in a row, West Chester University has been honored with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. This prestigious recognition highlights the university’s commitment to community engagement and social impact. What is the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia?. The Civic 50 Greater...
Letter to the Editor: Nancy Sullivan
To the inspiring Haddonfield Memorial High School Class of 2024,. As you reflect on your accomplishments, it’s important to recognize the incredible resilience and strength you have shown. Despite beginning your high school journey amidst a global pandemic, many of you have triumphed over personal challenges, from overcoming illness and sports injuries to coping with the loss of a parent.
After accreditation win, Cheyney’s president discusses future for America’s first HBCU
Cheyney University President AARON WALTON (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Tribune) Cheyney University President Aaron Walton said his vision for the historically Black institution, or HBCU, is to be the premier educational model for academic excellence, character development and social responsibility. This comes days after it was announced the university, which is...
FREE TO READ: When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school
More colleges around the country have been closing as they cope with steep declines in enrollment. That's a consequence of both changing demographics and the effects of the pandemic. The closures in recent years have left tens of thousands of students in limbo — and at increased risk of never finishing their degrees at all. Students at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts were thrown into panic mode two weeks ago, as they got the startling news that their school would be shutting down within days. Many students are not sure what they will do next.
BASEBALL: Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis Reflects on His Future ‘It’s a Win-Win Either Way’
PHILADELPHIA - He represented Malvern Prep for a final time and the enormity of the situation clearly hit Tague Davis. His final event being associated with this Inter-Ac power, ended like so many in his high school career – with the team hoisting a trophy. Not just any trophy,...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Rutgers Student LaRodge Johnson-Miller to Be Honored by City Council
CAMDEN – LaRodge Johnson-Miller, who is majoring in both marketing and photography at Rutgers University-Camden, will be honored by City Council on Tuesday for her selection for the 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellowship. The year-long fellowship sponsored by Campus Compact recognizes students at colleges and universities "who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities," according to the program.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "My passion for community engagement started when I was hired as an artist apprentice on the New View Camden Project in the spring of 2020,...
The Urban Youth Racing School is empowering Chicago youth through motorsports
During the July 4th weekend in Chicago at the Feinberg Theater, the Urban Youth Racing School made an announcement about their program in collaboration with Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. The Urban Youth Racing School is branching out from their Philadelphia roots into Chicago to empower and motivate local youth through the realm of motorsports.
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