Temple U. honors Chadds Ford supervisor
PHILADELPHIA >> Frank G. Murphy, an alumnus of Temple University’s College of Engineering and Beasley School of Law and chairman of the Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors, was inducted into Temple University’s Gallery of Success on Oct. 10.
In its 22nd year, the Gallery of Success celebrates outstanding professional achievement. The Gallery’s mission is two-fold: to provide current Temple students an opportunity to recognize and be inspired by the success of Temple graduates who have gone before them and achieved success in their chosen fields, and to honor Temple alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers. One alumnus from each of Temple’s 17 Schools and Colleges is honored each fall during Homecoming weekend and highlighted for one year in the Gallery of Success showcase, located in Mitten Hall’s lower level. Additionally, the names of all former Gallery recipients are permanently displayed at alumni.temple.edu/gallery.
Frank is a shareholder at Anderson, Kill, PC, a full-service corporate and insurance recovery law firm. Murphy’s practice concentrates on corporate and commercial litigation, as well as real estate and construction matters. He is chair of the Board of Supervisors for Chadds Ford Township and has been involved in civic matters for a number of years.
Widener announces alumni awards
CHESTER — Widener University recently honored five alumni, one student and an ROTC administrator at its annual Alumni Awards event, as part of homecoming weekend. The program was held Oct. 11 at the Springfield Country Club.
The 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented Ronald H. Romanowicz, a 1968 graduate of Pennsylvania Military College, he currently serves on the Widener/PMC Alumni Council and the PMC Class of 1968 Reunion Committee. He lives in Katonah, New York.
The 2019 R. Kelso Carter Award was presented to Bill Campbell, an active logistical technician. He has been assigned to the Widener University Senior Reserve Officer Training Program (SROTC) for the past sixteen years. He lives in Brookhaven.
Anthony C. Stanowski, a Widener University graduate of the class of 1984, is the 2019 recipient of the Alumni Service Award. recognizes volunteer service to the university or to the recipients’ professions, through the use of their degrees. As president and CEO of the Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Management, Stanowski seeks to ensure that the next generation of healthcare leaders are well prepared when they attend graduate programs that meet high-quality standards. He has worked to apply his expertise to improve healthcare. Stanowski has served on boards and advisory councils of organizations including the American Hospital Association, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, and technology startups. He also served as the first president of the Widener University Health Care Management Alumni Association. He lives in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.
The Geoghegan Student Citizenship Award recognizes a student who brought honor to the university through academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and community service. The 2019 recipients were Eric M. Guzy and Abigail R. Ferrie. Guzy graduated from Widener University in the class of 2019 and Ferrie is expected to graduate in May 2020.
The 2019 Geoghegan Alumni Citizenship Award was presented to Christian Nascimento and
Robert J. Hawley. Nascimento graduated from Widener University in the class of 1997, and went on to earn an MBA from Villanova University. Hawley graduated from PMC with the class of 1962 and subsequently earned a master’s and doctorate in microbiology.
Glen Mills student earns scholarship at Kutztown
KUTZTOWN— Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has awarded 137 President’s Academic Honors Scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year, including to Abigail Jane Greco of Glen Mills.
President’s Academic Honors Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have a 3.25 cumulative weighted high school GPA and a 1270 total on the SAT or 27 composite on the ACT. The student will receive $1,000 per year for four years as long as the student participates in the Honors program and completes a minimum of 30 credits per year.
Nwachukwu earns nursing white coat at Misericordia
DALLAS, PA.— The Department of Nursing at Misericordia University recently cloaked 69 nursing students who began the professional portion of the nursing program at the fifth annual Arnold P. Gold Foundation and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) White Coat Ceremony for Nursing in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall.
Smiles Nwachukwu, of Folcroft, was one of the students to be cloaked at this fall’s ceremony.