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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Julia Wenzhu Ran of Kennett Square, a student at Unionville High School, has been named one of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2026, earning one of …
Unionville High School Senior Earns Presidential Scholar Honor Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Ten Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named Commended Scholars in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. OJR’s 10 Commended Scholars are: Cullen Bland …
Owen J. Roberts High School Honors 10 National Merit Scholars Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — BASIS Independent Schools placed five campuses among the nation’s highest-ranked private schools in the 2027 Niche Rankings, while 29% of its graduating seniors qualified as National …
BASIS Independent Schools Place Five Campuses in Top Rankings Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Two Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. All …
Two Owen J. Roberts High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College inducted 85 students into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society on September 23, expanding membership in its Alpha Alpha Theta Chapter to more …
Cecil College Adds 85 Students to Academic Honor Society Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University awarded five incoming students Presidential Scholarships covering full-time undergraduate tuition for four years, extending the Chester County university’s top merit-based award to members of its …
Immaculata Awards Five Students Four-Year Tuition Scholarships Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University has received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for the sixth time, recognizing the university’s work in academic excellence, campus belonging, …
West Chester University Earns Sixth HEED Award Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Ninety students from Conestoga High School, the Downingtown Area School District, West Chester-area schools and Bishop Shanahan High School have been named semifinalists in the 2027 …
90 Chester County-Area Students Reach National Merit Semifinals Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University earned the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for a second consecutive year in 2026, extending its recognition for programs aimed at student …
Gwynedd Mercy Extends HEED Recognition to Second Year Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University awarded education major Meghan Nowaczyk its Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for the 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 3, recognizing the Hatboro student for academic …
Immaculata Honors Education Major for Leadership, Service Read More