Then Second Lady, Jill Biden, spoke at Villanova University's graduation ceremony on May 16, 2014, after being awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. She herself is an alumna of Villanova, having earned a Master of Arts in English in 1991. At the start of her address, Biden established her "local cred," telling the audience - I’m a Philly girl. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Jill Biden Spoke At Villanova Commencement – May 2014
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After Suspension For Allegedly Racist Tweets, St. Joe’s Prof. To Be Re-instated.
Todd Shepherd, writing in Broad and Liberty on Monday (May 24) reported that St. Joseph's University Assistant Professor, Greg Manco, has been cleared to return to the classroom for the Fall Semester. Suppose your great-great-grandfather murdered someone. The victim’s great-great-grandson knocks on your door, shows you the newspaper clipping from 1905, and demands … [Read more...] about After Suspension For Allegedly Racist Tweets, St. Joe’s Prof. To Be Re-instated.
2,300 Take Part In St. Joe’s Graduation
On Saturday (May 22), St. Joseph's University added 2,300 freshly minted graduates to the ranks of their more than 75,000 alumni. More than 1,100 undergraduates were awarded their degrees, followed by another 1,100 in the afternoon. According to The Hawk, "Graduates attending the in-person exercises processed across a stage erected between Curran Field and St. … [Read more...] about 2,300 Take Part In St. Joe’s Graduation
Lower Merion And Harriton Excel At Science Olympiad
#STEMed @LowerMerion_HS & @Harriton_HS recently finished 1st & 2nd, respectively, at the 2021 Pennsylvania Science Olympiad Championships and earned BOTH of PA's bids to Nationals! Way to go, Aces & Rams, and best of luck next month! https://t.co/YeXMdbb9tP pic.twitter.com/inAp1PIREk — Lower Merion SD (@LowerMerionSD) April 29, 2021 The top Science Olympiad teams … [Read more...] about Lower Merion And Harriton Excel At Science Olympiad
Plans Take Shape For Sept. ’22 Lower Merion Middle School Opening
Click here to see full infographic. Last week, Lower Merion School District Superintendent Robert Copeland revealed his proposal for the new middle school. The plan targets September of 2022 as the opening for the new school. As it stands now, students from Belmont Hills and Penn Valley School will continue to advance to Welsh Valley Middle School. Students from Merion … [Read more...] about Plans Take Shape For Sept. ’22 Lower Merion Middle School Opening