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Arcadia University News
July 1, 2021
Fostering a Culture of Dignity, Personal Responsibility, and Shared Safety This Fall
Dear Arcadia Community, Arcadia University is eagerly anticipating an exciting fall semester, and I am delighted to report that we will be able to return to predominantly in-person academic, residential, and co-curricular activities. We expect most students, faculty, and staff to be back on campus...
June 29, 2021
Physician Assistant Class Graduates with Skills Needed in Today’s World
The Department of Medical Science faculty cheered on the Class of 2021 during an extraordinary celebration at the White Coat and Commencement ceremonies on May 20. In total, 99 students graduated from the program in 2021 during a year of postponed clinical rotations and online learning...
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June 28, 2021
Creative Writing and Graphic Design Collaboration Provides Real-World Experience
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Arcadia students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in Creative Writing got the chance to see their manuscripts in book form after collaborating with Art and Design students. The cross-disciplinary project brought together Christian Patchell ’s Typography class...
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June 24, 2021
How OSVPE Provides Resources to LGBTQ+ and All Students
The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (OSVPE) was developed from a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women and focuses on assessing, implementing, and sustaining programs on sexual violence prevention and education for the campus...
June 22, 2021
Alumnae, Faculty Publish on Drug-Impaired Driving and Motor Vehicle Fatalities
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Amanda D’Orazio ’15, ’17M and Amanda Mohr ’12M and faculty members Dr. Karen Scott , associate professor and program director of Forensic Science, and Dr. Barry Logan, associate professor of Forensic Science, published “ Recommendations for Toxicological Investigation...
June 21, 2021
Dr. Riley ’04DPT Receives CHS Alumni Achievement Award
By Rikki Rosenthal '21 Dr. Brooke Riley ’04DPT has used her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to advance the healthcare options available to the Jamaican people. Her exemplary international work is what earned her the College of Health Sciences Alumni Achievement Award this spring. Dr...
June 18, 2021
Dr. Hickman Receives 2021-2022 Steve Goldberg Faculty Development Award
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Dr. Peggy Hickman , associate professor of Education, received the 2021-2022 Steve Goldberg Faculty Development Award for her project to revise pre- and in-service educator preparation and development programs in relation to social justice and culturally responsive...
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June 17, 2021
TCGS Hosts Pride Month Events Around the World
This June, The College of Global Studies celebrates Pride month around the world with a series of in-person and virtual events for students in their host countries. Granada, Spain June 22: A lecture with Olivia Avila Ruiz to discuss the work with LGBTQ+ activists in Granada June 24: A Gabriel Lopez...
June 16, 2021
National Science Foundation Recognizes Alumni for Neurological Research
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Ariel Kershner ’19 and Kayla Sansevere ’20 received recognition from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) for their respective neurological research. Kershner was awarded the fellowship for completing research in cognitive...
June 15, 2021
Arcadia Celebrates LGBTQ+ Graduates at Lavender Ceremony
LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming graduates in the Class of 2021 were celebrated as one “family” on May 18 in Arcadia University’s third Lavender Ceremony. This nationwide annual celebration recognizes graduating students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. At Arcadia, the celebration was...
June 14, 2021
MSFS Students DiEmma and Stringer Win at Forensic Science Research Exchange
Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS) students Gabrielle DiEmma ‘21M and Amy Stringer ‘21M won awards at the 10th Annual Pennsylvania Forensic Science Research Exchange, coming home with the Graduate Poster Award and the Graduate Oral Presentation Award, respectively. DiEmma presented the...
June 14, 2021
1853 Communications Nabs Second Place in Students Save Lives Challenge
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Arcadia’s student-run Public Relations agency, 1853 Communications , won second place in the Students Save Lives College Challenge, organized by the Gift of Life Donor Program . 1853 Communications is run through a practicum course in the Department of Media and...
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June 10, 2021
Arcadia University Earns GOLD Recognition for UKnightedTuesday Achievement
Arcadia University is proud to announce that the Division of University Advancement has again earned recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), this time as one of only two schools to receive a prestigious Gold Circle of Excellence Award. Arcadia received its gold...
June 9, 2021
Business Students Earn Top Results in International Competition
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Arcadia University’s International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) team of School of Global Business students competed in the annual Business Simulation throughout the spring semester, with some members earning the highest marks in multiple categories...
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June 8, 2021
Student Wellness Services Hours and Services for Summer 2021
Dear Arcadia Community, Wellness Services: Counseling Services and Student Health Services are pleased to announce their summer hours of operations. Counseling Services will continue to provide teletherapy services this summer. To schedule an appointment, call 215-572-2967, Monday-Friday between 9...
June 8, 2021
Shaughnessy ’22 Builds Portfolio Through Global Virtual Internship Program
While Political Science major Jill Shaughnessy ’22 couldn’t study abroad in the spring semester because of COVID-19, she was still able to experience an international internship. Through The College of Global Studies Virtual Global Internship Program , Shaughnessy interned with the...
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June 8, 2021
“Untapped” Goes All-Modes to Teach SocioCultural Impact of Craft Beer
In small groups toward the end of the spring semester, students in Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Favian Guertin-Martin ’s “Untapped: Exploring the SocioCultural and Scientific World of Beer” swirled, smelled, and tasted beers at Naked Brewing Company, detailing the different...
June 4, 2021
Arcadia Again Exceeds Philanthropic Targets
With support from the entire community, Arcadia University exceeded its philanthropic targets for a second year—doubling its achievement since fiscal year 2019. The Arcadia University community came together to donate more than $4 million in the 2021 fiscal year to support the life-changing...
June 3, 2021
LRN Research and Tutors Featured in HAPS Educator
Arcadia faculty, staff, and students from across the University collaborated to explore retention in the classroom in an article, “The Benefits of Handwriting Class Notes: Neuroanatomy, Mindfulness, and Anecdotal Evidence Supporting Handwritten Notes,” in the April edition of Human Anatomy and...
June 2, 2021
Honors Course Sends Art Supplies to Ghana
Adjunct Professor of Education Linda Ruth Paskell ’81, ’96MEd met Nanna Kittoe Manful and was introduced to her organization, Obaatan , during a service trip to Ghana 10 years ago for her photography service project, Color of Poverty . That relationship has evolved—so much so that when the fall...
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June 1, 2021
A Year Of Virtual Perfection & Connection
Inspired by the resiliency of Arcadia students, alumni, faculty, and staff, the Arcadia University Alumni Association has leveraged the interconnectivity of our virtual world to connect and champion the spirit of our community like never before. This year alone, Arcadia has launched more than a...