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Arcadia University News
July 29, 2021
Dr. Guertin-Martin Discusses Local Brews in UK Based Magazine
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Favian Guertin-Martin was featured by UK-based Pellicle Magazine in a July 14 article focusing on Forest & Main Brewing Company in Ambler. Writer Anne Wallentine digs into the history and inner workings of Forest and Main...
July 28, 2021
Dr. Barry Receives Ellington Beavers Award for Study on Empathy in Care Workers
By Rikki Rosenthal '21 Undergraduate Healthcare Administration Program Director and School of Global Business Associate Professor Dr. Teta Barry received the Ellington Beavers Fund for Intellectual Inquiry for her study on job satisfaction, empathy, and stress management in direct care aides...
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July 27, 2021
Psychology Faculty, Students Conduct In-person Lab Research on CBD Treatment, Synesthesia, and Aphantasia
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Assistant Professors of Psychology Dr. Juan Duque and Dr. Logan Fields , Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Katherine Moore , and Professor of Psychology Dr. Steve Robbins are collaborating this summer with students to conduct in-person laboratory research. Dr. Duque...
July 26, 2021
Arcadia Theater Awarded Best of Glenside
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 Arcadia University Theater has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Best of Glenside Award in the Performing Arts Theatre category. Arcadia University Theatre has adapted to the COVID pandemic by producing virtual performances and other mediums of innovative...
July 23, 2021
Professor Otieno Appointed Associate Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Alex Otieno , a faculty member in the Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department, was appointed associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 12. In this role, Otieno will contribute to several important initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences including...
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July 22, 2021
Dr. Zarzycki Explores New Treatment for ACL Recovery Through National Grant
After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, athletes may struggle to return to their previous optimal level of performance, even after physical therapy. Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Ryan Zarzycki believes the key to unlocking ACL recovery could be in the nervous...
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July 21, 2021
Students Present Research at College of Physicians Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Ten Master of Public Health students at Arcadia University presented research at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia’s Student Research Section on Public Health and Preventative Medicine. The student presentations, listed below, focused on a variety of important public health issues,...
July 19, 2021
Knights Get Hired LinkedIn Program Helps Graduates Find Success
By Rikki Rosenthal '21 The Office of Career Education (OCE) helps recent graduates and alumni find job opportunities through their Knights Get Hired Program. Recognized as an innovative program in the field of career services, The Knights Get Hired program was featured in the National Career...
July 16, 2021
Celebrating 20 Years as Arcadia University
“Our resident assistant (RA) told us that we needed to meet in the chat—now room 107 in the Dining Hall—at midnight,” Assistant Dean of Student Success Bre Donnelly ’04 recalls about the night of Nov. 20, 2000. “It had long been rumored that there was going to be a name change. It was a very unique...
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July 13, 2021
Dr. Bhukhanwala Awarded $212K PAsmart Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities
Associate Professor of Education and Director of the Early Childhood Education Program Dr. Foram Bhukhanwala has been awarded a PAsmart Grant to expand the apprenticeships opportunities in the PreK-4 Program for Early Childhood Education Working Professionals from the Pennsylvania Department of...
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July 9, 2021
Dr. McNeil Appointed AVP for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As part of Arcadia’s commitment and vision, the University is pleased to announce that Dr. Angela McNeil has been appointed the new Assistant Vice President for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion effective June 1. Reporting directly to the Provost, Dr. McNeil will have institution-wide...
July 8, 2021
Arcadia Examines Curriculum, Professional Development in ABRI and JEDI Framework
Following a year of progression on its 41 Anti-Black Racism Initiatives (ABRI) , which were implemented by President Ajay Nair and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Jeff Rutenbeck in June 2020, Arcadia University faculty and staff are examining curriculum, scholarship, and...
July 8, 2021
Asamoah ’21M Establishes Organization to Support Girls in Ghana
During a trip home to Kumasi, Ghana in 2018, International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) alumna Comfort Asamoah ’21M was appalled by the treatment of young girls who work in the markets. Asamoah observed and heard stories of girls as young as 8 years old being transported from impoverished...
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July 7, 2021
You’re Not Alone: Mental Health Coming Out of the Pandemic
By Katherine Haines '21, '22 “We made a huge change in our lives, and now we are expected to snap our fingers and go back to the way things were,” said Psychology Instructor Dr. Alison Clabaugh . “I just don't think that's going to be the way that it works for a lot of people.” As restrictions...
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July 6, 2021
Dr. Macalalag Awarded $2 Million NSF Grant for Collaborative Research on STEM Teaching
Associate Professor of Education Dr. Augusto Macalalag will explore how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) interdisciplinary learning impacts 7th- through 12th-grade student understanding through an educator professional development program.This collaborative research is...
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July 2, 2021
Transitioning to Tier 1 Status
Dear Arcadia Community, Arcadia University is pleased to announce that it has transitioned into Tier 1 status of our COVID Operational Tiers . This transition is due to several factors, including the success of our mitigation measures, the increase in the percentage of vaccinations for University...
July 1, 2021
Honors Students and Alumni Thank Klein for Outstanding Mentorship
Assistant Dean for Honors and Accelerated Programs Helene Klein doesn’t expect thanks for the individualized attention and mentorship she provides to her students, but that’s exactly what she received when her graduate assistant presented her with a book of personalized messages. These submissions...
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...