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Local Leader Honored: WCU's President Fiorentino Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame
West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was recently honored at the Chester County Hall of Fame event. The ceremony, hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) at the Phoenixville Foundry, was attended by over 400 business and community leaders. They gathered to recognize Fiorentino's contributions to the university and the local community. His induction into the Hall of Fame was well-received.
Event aims to ease the transition to middle school for Downes Elementary students
It's safe to say that Veronica Alves, a fifth-grader at Downes Elementary, is looking forward to her upcoming transition to middle school. “I'm just so excited to get out of here,” she said. “I love this school, but I need somewhere new.” Alves is headed to the Middle School Honors Academy at Christiana High School, a school she chose to apply for after hearing representatives speak at an assembly. She...
Church Farm School Names Well-Traveled Coatesville Native Its Chief Advancement Officer
As Church Farm School's new Chief Advancement Officer, Christopher Kramaric will lead the school’s fundraising and stewardship activities and events, alumni and community relations, and marketing and communications. Church Farm School has named Coatesville native Christopher Kramaric its Chief Advancement Officer, effective July 1. Kramaric joins CFS from the...
After nearly 30 years (and thousands of students), UD's first female band director leaves
Heidi Sarver, director of the University of Delaware Marching Band, retired this month after nearly 30 years. She was the first female director of the marching band in UD history. Sarver led the marching band for a final time at Delaware Stadium after UD football's rainy loss to Villanova Nov....
Wilmington with two school districts? Delaware’s latest redistricting vision to take shape
He isn’t tired. Jea Street sifted through decades of memory — preparing Black families for desegregation, fighting school closures, pushing for equitable funding inside Wilmington city limits — as he listened to some of the same discussion he’s heard for 20 years. ...
2 Delaware County Colleges Included in Six Figure Tuition Update
2 Delaware County Colleges made a blogger's list of schools inching up toward $100,000 tuitions. Back in 2018 blogger Bryan Alexander posed the question of which would be the first American college or university to charge six figure tuitions to attend. He’s provided updates every year since. “How do...
Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities
In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline. According to Teach Plus, a nonprofit education advocacy group, the statewide teacher shortage is more acute in special education, math and science and in underserved rural and urban areas.
Salesianum, Saint Mark’s, Padua, Tatnall run away with state titles
The 2024 DIAA Track and Field state championships crowned four teams as state champions as well as many individuals at Dover high school. Salesianum took the boys Division I state championship for the fourth year in a row. Ethan Walther took home to first place medals in the 800 and 3200 meter runs. While James Kennedy took first place ... Read More
Celebrating Local Success: Over 1,200 Graduates Emerge from DCCC with Bright Futures
On May 16, 2024, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) held its graduation ceremonies at West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House, where over 1,200 students received associate degrees and certificates. The event was split into two sessions. The morning session celebrated graduates from the Allied Health & Nursing, STEM, and Workforce & Economic Development divisions. The afternoon session focused on the Business, Computing & Social Science, and Communications, Arts & Humanities divisions.
Boosting Local Careers: DCCC's Chester Trades Education Project Receives $25,000 Endless Pools Grant
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has received a $25,000 grant from Endless Pools®, a division of Masco Corporation. The grant is part of the Masco Million Differences campaign, which supports diversity and inclusion in the American corporate workforce through educational and career initiatives. Endless Pools, a manufacturer of swim-in-place pools, is located in Aston, PA, and operates in over 30 countries.
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