Havertown student named to Alexander Hamilton Society
Thomas Hodsden of Havertown is a member of Ashland University’s Alexander Hamilton Society.
Hodsden is a 2016 graduate of Haverford High School studying history at Ashland.
The Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) seeks to gather students and prominent members of foreign policy, national security, and international affairs community to foster debate and discussion and create a network of students and professionals to use to their advantages. AHS is an independent, non-partisan, notfor-profit organization dedicated to promoting constructive debate on basic principles and contemporary issues in foreign, economic, and national security policy.
Student marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY— Ryan McGinness of Havertown is a member of the 2018 Marching Royal Dukes of James Madison University who traveled to New York City with the marching band to perform in the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
McGinness, a kinesiology major, plays in the band’s Clarinet section.
The JMU band is one of only three college bands that were invited to perform in the parade this year. The Marching Royal Dukes were selected from more than 100 applications sent to Macy’s Parades Committee. This is the band’s fourth appearance in the parade. They previously performed in the 2001, 2008, and 2013 parades.
Widener, state DEP partner for small business services
CHESTER >> Widener University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that will offer environmental services for small businesses statewide under a program called the Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP).
Specifically, EMAP offers small businesses free, confidential assistance on environmental issues, such as improving compliance with local and federal environmental rules, increasing energy efficiency, using pollution prevention to save money, developing and commercializing new energy and environmental technologies, and complying with regulations for worker health and safety.
“EMAP is excited to be part of Widener University’s Small Business Development Center,” said Jeremy Hancher, the EMAP program manager for Widener’s SBDC. “We look forward to working with the School of Business Administration and the student body to provide the support and guidance small businesses need to be good environmental stewards and successful companies that contribute to the Pennsylvania economy.”
Small businesses with environmental needs and concerns can call the toll-free EMAP hotline at 1-877-ASKEMAP or visit www.askemap.org for more information or to request service.
New academic dean named at PIT
MEDIA >> Pennsylvania Institute of Technology President William B. Robinson has appointed Kimberly Marucci, Ed.D. as Dean of Academic Affairs. She will lead the team of faculty and staff and serve as a member of the college’s Leadership Team.
“We are thrilled about the addition of Dr. Marucci to lead our academic mission for student success Dr. Marucci’s appointment strengthens P.I.T.’s commitment to developing curriculum and instructional programs that will prepare our graduates for future workforce job opportunities and opportunities to transfer to complete advanced academic degrees,” said President Robinson.
Dr. Marucci comes to P.I.T. from Villanova University. She served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction and College Operations at Villanova’s newly formed College of Professional Studies. There she developed curriculum and instruction policies and processes. Dr. Marucci worked previously for Southeast Delco School District as Director of Curriculum and for the School District of Lancaster as the Principal of Wharton Elementary School.
Milton Hershey School, Widener support first gen college students
CHESTER >> Milton Hershey School and Widener University have entered a partnership that creates new opportunities for financially disadvantaged students who are the first in their families to pursue undergraduate degrees. The collaboration was outlined in a memorandum of understanding officials from both institutions signed on Nov. 16.
The goal is to provide low-income, first-generation college students with tools and resources to successfully navigate their educational journeys.
“We are committed to providing our graduates and first-generation college students with comprehensive support and guidance post-graduation,” said MHS Vice President of Graduate Programs for Success Tanya Baynham. “Our latest partnership with Widener University is an important step in our mission to help our students break the cycle of poverty and achieve longterm success.”
“This agreement will provide strong advantages for Milton Hershey School alumni who choose Widener University,” Widener President Julie E. Wollman said. “The university is prepared to support these students through our many studentcentered services, such as mentoring and coaching, that will help put them on a path to success. They will be the priority of gifted professors who invest in their success through continual feedback, and they will get invaluable workplace experience through internships and co-ops.”
Widener appoints Uva Coles to external engagement post
CHESTER >> Widener University is pleased to announce the appointment of Uva Coles as associate vice president for Civic and Global Engagement. Coles, of Wilmington, Delaware, has extensive experience in higher education leadership.
As associate vice president, Coles will lead the university’s efforts related to civic and global engagement, as well as services for international students. She will focus on the university’s plans to establish a center that integrates global engagement, the Office of Civic Engagement and International Student Services, and that also deepens Widener’s community engagement and partnership development strategies.
Coles began her position at Widener on Nov. 1 after serving as vice president for Advancement and Strategic Partnerships at Peirce College in Philadelphia.
“I am delighted to welcome Uva Coles to Widener,” said President Julie E. Wollman. “She has an outstanding reputation as a dynamic and inclusive leader who is respected for her ability to forge innovative partnerships and advance institutional priorities. She is exactly the right person to lead the development of a Widener center focused on priorities of such significance.”