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    Should Colleges Lower The Drinking Age?  Aug 20, 2008
    President Jerry M. Greiner, Arcadia University. President Ronald Slepitza, Avila University. (ABC News)

    Chainsaw artist creates a wooden zoo  Jul 3, 2008
    Scherbner carved a beaver out of the 10-foot tall stump, in honor of Beaver College, now Arcadia University, Cheryl's alma mater. "It's fun for him and it's his creative outlet to get away from the left-brain banking world," said Cheryl, who formerly owned Flower Cart on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Francis Marion hires 2 for women's staff  Jun 18, 2008
    Schnepp has been an assistant at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. for the past three season. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    'Excellence' sums up Bishop McDevitt seniors  Jun 11, 2008
    Excellence' sums up Bishop McDevitt seniors By: Paul Nasella 06/11/2008 More than 170 seniors were all smiles last week as they received their diplomas at Bishop McDevitt High School's 48th commencement ceremonies at Arcadia University. Gathered inside the Kuch Center June 6, proud friends and family members watched as valedictorian Victoria DiCamillo, who will be heading to Cornell University in the fall to study environmental science, told her classmates, in light of their accomplishments and... (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Around Town May 28 -- Yoga is coming back to Winslow House  May 28, 2008
    The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective schools: Haley Catarius and Andrew Dancoe at UMass-Lowell, Petrina Pappas at Arcadia University and Michael E. Fahey at Washington & Lee University. HOEY IS ULTIMATE DIVER. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    DEAN’S LISTS  May 11, 2008
    DEAN S LISTS 05/11/2008 ARCADIA UNIVERSITY. Britt Demming, Olyphant; and Aimee Wechsler, Scranton. (Scranton Times, PA)

    New Trustees Elected to Aspen Institute Board  Apr 17, 2008
    Smith is an alumna of Beaver College (now Arcadia University), from which she graduated in 1971, and has received honorary degrees from Arcadia University, Bates College, Bryn Mawr College, Smith College, Skidmore College, Macalester College, Occidental College, Pratt Institute, Holy Cross College, Wesleyan University, School of Visual Arts, Northwestern University, Colgate University, California State University Sacramento, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wheelock College, and the... (PR Newswire)

    Split keeps Pacers alive for softball playoff bid  Apr 13, 2008
    At the Ralston Complex, Wilkes (5-5) held Arcadia University to three second-half goals and rallied for its first win in four MAC games. Six different players scored for Wilkes, including Casandra Valentin whose free-position goal with 6:20 remaining turned out to be the eventual game-winner. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Pottery Studio Open to the Community  Apr 4, 2008
    She earned a bachelor's degree in fine art from Beaver College, now known as Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. Apparently a lot has changed for Pierce, too. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)

    Local college baseball and softball  Mar 29, 2008
    Anthony Giuffrida pitched two scoreless innings in relief of starter Tom Buckler to pick up his first win of the season for Wilkes (7-5 overall, 2-2 Freedom). Follweiler had three hits and scored three runs to lead an 11-hit Wilkes attack. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Sculpture, plants planned for parking lot  Mar 26, 2008
    The IVAF also leads the Montgomery County Poet Laureate program, which will hold this year's awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. April 11, at Arcadia University. The IVAF has also worked in previous years with high school seniors creating outdoor murals as graduation projects. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Trail study presented to Cheltenham residents  Feb 20, 2008
    An aspect of the trail unique to Cheltenham Township is a possible spur trail that would connect Arcadia University to the main trail. Several residents, despite a winter storm, made their way to the meeting to express their support of and concerns about the proposed trail. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Study Abroad Scrutinized  Jan 27, 2008
    Investigators are looking closely at four study abroad providers: the American Institute for Foreign Study in Stamford; the Institute For Study Abroad at Butler University in Indianapolis; the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the Center for Education Abroad at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. According to a recent study, about 2,400 students in Connecticut studied abroad in 2005-06. (FOX61, CT)

    More Students Head Overseas In Freshman Year  Jan 22, 2008
    Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. created its first-year study-abroad program five years ago because of a housing shortage, says David Larsen, executive director of the university's Center for Education Abroad. (Wall Street Journal)

    Monarchs wake up in time to top FDU  Jan 20, 2008
    Arcadia University fashioned a 62-47 win over visiting Wilkes (1-14, 0-3) in a Freedom Conference women s basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Caitlin Sparks led Arcadia with 22 points and 11 rebounds. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Tom Carlin Named Head Coach of Men's Soccer Team  Jan 8, 2008
    Before his stop at Northwestern, he was the head men's soccer coach at Arcadia University from 2000-06 ... Carlin owns a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University. (Villanova.com)

    Many projects in the works in Cheltenham  Jan 3, 2008
    A key aspect of that will be to include Arcadia University, allowing students and faculty to leave their cars on campus and hop on a trolley to shop in Glenside and on Cheltenham Avenue. Kraynik said a steering committee consisting of representatives from citizens committees, the economic development task force, the planning commission, Arcadia, the two malls, the Greater Glenside Chamber of Commerce, the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and... (Springfield Sun, PA)

    When twentysomething cashiers and baby boomers collide  Dec 24, 2007
    But Sarah Collier, a 20-year-old Arcadia University junior who has worked in retail sales, said she believed her peers customer-service skills depended on their background and training, not their age. I dont think its necessarily the entire generation. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Arcadia study-abroad nonprofit denies conflicts targeted by probe  Dec 4, 2007
    - A provider of international study programs run by Arcadia University says it does not engage in practices being examined by the New York State attorney general. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed Arcadia's Center for Study Abroad along with other companies that run programs for students to study in foreign countries. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Arcadia University hosting week of AIDS awareness events  Nov 20, 2007
    Trager said the entertainment is meant to be "uplifting." The community is also welcome to the Chat Performance area at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 to see the film "Philadelphia." Arcadia University is located at Church Road (Route 63) and Limekiln Pike (Route 152) in Glenside. Montgomery Newspapers 2007. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    TWO OF A KIND  Oct 28, 2007
    Field hockey has helped me grow as a person and as a leader, said Davis, who plans to play next season for Arcadia University. Alyssa and I are definitely going to keep in touch next year. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Plan for Jenkintown hotel in the works  Oct 24, 2007
    "The Jenkintown area, with all the population, all of the schools like Penn State Abington and Arcadia University, all the hospitals in the area - [and] with all different kind of businesses that need hotels, this was an underutilized market," Kilkenny said. Council member Allyson Dobbs said the board mulled over several different ideas for redevelopment in the area, including straight retail and office space but, "We all seemed to like the idea of a hotel," adding the hotel would most likely... (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Six vying for three seats on Cheltenham board  Oct 24, 2007
    He suggested using the Glenside War Memorial building for sign-ups because residents "gravitate to organizations around [their] part of town." McGoldrick said another goal is to get Arcadia University students more involved in downtown Glenside and expanding bus routes would help make that happen. Republican Sharkey, a lifelong Glenside resident, is a law clerk. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    College Roundup  Oct 23, 2007
    Wilkes play Wednesday night at Arcadia University. The Citizens Voice 2007. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Fair participant policy under review in Cheltenham  Sep 5, 2007
    He named the Richard Wall House, the Cheltenham Township Library System, the historical commission, the dog park committee and Arcadia University as examples. Representatives from the Cheltenham Township Democratic Committee, which brought the request to President Michael Swavola, said the presence of political organizations would only mean the township wants residents to receive information, not that the township endorses certain candidates. (Ambler Gazette, PA)

    Study abroad companies scrutinized  Sep 4, 2007
    The Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University, the Center for Education Abroad at Arcadia University and the Institute for the International Education of Students, were subpoenaed last month to investigate information about business and financial dealings with universities in New York. The three groups each have relationships with GW.. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)

    Penn State Delaware County may change name to combat confusion  Aug 8, 2007
    Bludman said she did not anticipate any problems with a name change, pointing to several other colleges and universities that have changed their names in recent years, including Arcadia University and Rowan University. "After a period of time people come to accept [the new name]," Bludman said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Hungry for younger readers, newspapers should embrace their voices  Jul 26, 2007
    I teach journalism as an adjunct professor at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. and Temple University in Philadelphia. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Photo Gallery  Jun 30, 2007
    Smizaski, who also a cross-country runner for the school, received a full four-year scholarship to Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. in the Philadelphia suburbs. (Weehawken Reporter, NJ)

    McDevitt grads celebrate four years of 'moments'  Jun 14, 2007
    Montgomery Newspapers - McDevitt grads celebrate four years of 'moments. Advanced News Search. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Carlin Hired as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach  Jun 8, 2007
    Prior to his stint at Northwestern, Carlin was the head men's soccer coach at Arcadia University from 2000-06 ... Carlin owns a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University. (Villanova.com)

    At Seton, it’s all about family  Jun 4, 2007
    Plans: Arcadia University to major in international studies. The Times-Tribune 2007. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Phillies raise money, awareness for ALS  May 22, 2007
    "I wasn't sure how or if the players would take it or not," said Rose, a biology professor at Arcadia University. "I basically told the players about my diagnosis and how courageous you have to be. I also told them what this will mean to my kids, since a lot of the players are fathers themselves. The players thanked me for coming to tell my story and shook my hand afterward.". (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)

    Campanelli and Eckman Named Villanova Student-Athletes of the Year  May 20, 2007
    As a biology major, she will continue her post-graduation education at Arcadia University pursuing a Master's Degree in Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies. Most recently, Campanelli was one of only 87 nationwide student-athletes to receive the prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Award, which grants its recipients $7,500 to put towards continuing their education. (Villanova.com)

    Marchand wins PSAC heptathlon title  May 9, 2007
    Arcadia University junior 2B Ken Spangenberg (Abington Heights) was named a second-team Pennsylvania Athletic Conference all-star. Spangenberg batted. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Walton Farm Elementary welcomes new principal  Apr 12, 2007
    She went on to earn a master's of education degree at Arcadia University. One of her instructors was Betty Robinson, then the principal of Kulp Elementary School and now the director of elementary education for the North Penn School District. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)

    JANE ANN MORRISON: College rejects sense of 'community' with nonsensical name change  Mar 22, 2007
    The decision in 2000 to rename a small women's college in Pennsylvania as Arcadia University made sense. No woman wants to graduate from Beaver College. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)

    Second Chances Prove to Be First-Class Choices  Mar 21, 2007
    " For Magen McNeil, Division II does not represent a drop down a level. He was at Division III Arcadia University before transferring to Division II American International. He had received interest from one Division I school (Drexel) out of high school in Philadelphia. Although he also attracted interest from several Division II programs on the East Coast, he held out hope to get an offer from Drexel. "I was recruited by the previous coach, who was fired," he said. "When the new coach came in,... (Wwuvikings.com)

    Lauren Campanelli Awarded NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship  Mar 3, 2007
    The senior standout will continue her education at Arcadia University to pursue a Masters Degree in Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies. Campanelli has not only been named to the Dean's List for every semester she has been at Villanova, but she is also an active member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, as well as the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. (Villanova.com)

    Local college basketball  Feb 16, 2007
    At Marywood, Arcadia University topped the host Pacers in the season finale for both. Marywood was led by senior Joe Buczko who had 18 points on the night. (Scranton Times, PA)

    A spin on fashion  Feb 13, 2007
    a biology major at Arcadia University near Philadelphia; and Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph. D., 53, of Columbus, Ohio, a speaker, author and consultant. (USA Today -- Life)

    UA president says chancellor is free to go  Feb 12, 2007
    Anchorage Daily News: Alaska's Newspaper. 23 low: 17 high: 25. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Tripleheader marks the beginning of league play  Jan 11, 2007
    While Saturday's weather provided an ideal setting for baseball, the Inter-Ac cagers tipped off the league season with a tripleheader at Arcadia University. In the opening game, Germantown Academy (8-7, 1-0) edged the Haverford School(11-5, 0-1), 55-50. (Roxborough Review, PA)

    Narrative Artists  Jan 5, 2007
    Ms. Brodsky taught at Beaver College (now Arcadia University) before joining Rutgers in 1978, where she is now a professor emerita. She lectures internationally and her works are in museum collections worldwide. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)

    Lights... Camera... Proposal?  Dec 29, 2006
    Julia, whose parents started Open Connections 30 years ago on Bryn Mawr Avenue, had been working there since high school, returning after graduating from Arcadia University with a degree in sociology. She works with students up to middle school age. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)

    Preseason tourney benefits Alex's lemonade  Dec 28, 2006
    Last Thursday night, four of the area's top teams met in the Coaches v. Cancer Tournament for the benefit of Alex's Lemonade Stand at Arcadia University. The Penn Charter Quakers opened the night with a 53-40 loss to the Academy of the New Church Lions. (Roxborough Review, PA)

    Pepper Leads Pennsbury Over the Prep  Dec 23, 2006
    VUSports was on-hand to catch a high school hoops double-header last night at Arcadia University to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. In the opener, Academy of the New Church downed Penn Charter 53-40. (Villanova Sports -- Rivals.com)

    College leaders take it to the bank  Nov 20, 2006
    Compensation for other college and university presidents in the region includes: Shirley M. Tilghman, Princeton University, $595,982; Jerry M. Greiner, Arcadia University, Glenside, $226,900; Nancy J. Vickers, Bryn Mawr College, $283,142; Thomas R. Tritton, Haverford College, $317,963; Alfred H. Bloom, Swarthmore, $427,248; and John R. Strassburger, Ursinus College, Collegeville, $282,940. The Chronicle is a national weekly newspaper covering higher education. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Find out how many get into schools  Nov 9, 2006
    College acceptance rates: How many get in. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)

    Q&A With Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Mooney  Oct 13, 2006
    Beaver College, now Arcadia University, was a very difficult situation because the job was part-time and my other job on campus was very demanding. Our recruiting budget was $100 and we spent a lot of our own money trying to attract players. (Richmondspiders.com)

    FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES  Sep 29, 2006
    Of course, the Bulls are not the only team name that is duplicated in the NCAA. Even Rutgers has to share the name "Scarlet Knights" with Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. There are a handful of teams with one-of-a-kind nicknames. (RutgersInsider.com)

    Neumann Alumni, Friends Invited To Homecoming  Sep 28, 2006
    Several events on Sept. 30 are open to the public: a free Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Seminar from 9-11 a.m. in Bachmann Main Building, Room 60; a Spirit Car Competition at 10:30 a.m. in Morgan Circle, in front of Bachmann Main Building; women's volleyball vs. Arcadia University at noon in the Bruder Athletic Center; women's soccer vs. Wesley College at 1 p.m. on the Bruder Athletic Fields; field hockey vs. Rosemont College at 4 p.m. on the Bruder Athletic Fields; and the annual Faculty... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)

    Mission: Bring hope, health, word of God to HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa  Sep 7, 2006
    he past two years I have been in Quincy working at Advance Physical Therapy to gain experience for a physician assistant program, which I will enter in May 2007 at Arcadia University near Philadelphia, Pa. With plans to begin that program next May, she could have continued working in Quincy, but she saw this as an opportunity. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Williard zoning hearing on hold  Aug 31, 2006
    The developers decided to continue the hearing to discuss other options for the site including a medical research building and dormitories for Arcadia University or Penn State Abington. Duke Real Estate Partners initially proposed construction of a 69,000-square-foot ShopRite, but that plan was met with opposition by several residents who were concerned about the traffic and noise impact on surrounding neighborhoods. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Johns Hopkins Garners Top Spot in Centennial Conference Preseason Poll  Aug 17, 2006
    Visiting Homewood this fall will be Frostburg State, Muhlenberg, Keystone College, Gettysburg, Dickinson, Swarthmore, Arcadia University and Washington College. 2006 Centennial Conference Preseason Men's Soccer Poll Rk School (1st Place Votes) Points 1. (Hopkinssports.com)

    Go to college, see the world  Aug 16, 2006
    The trend in study abroad is encouraging, and many schools, from powerhouse Georgetown University to lesser known Arcadia University, have invested in such programs. Since the academic year of 2000-01, the number of American college and university students studying outside the US has grown by nearly 20 percent, according to the Institute of International Education. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Radnor Schol Board hires new principal  Aug 10, 2006
    She holds a B.A. in psychology and elementary education from Arcadia University, and a M.Ed. and Ph. D. in special education from Temple University. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)

    Goucher housing crunch  Aug 2, 2006
    Arcadia University in Pennsylvania, which experienced a similar enrollment boom after changing its name in 2001 from the much-mocked Beaver College, instituted a first-year study-abroad program in 2003 in a successful effort to alleviate freshman housing demands, said Dennis Nostrand, vice president for enrollment management. Ungar hopes that Goucher's new foreign study requirement also helps its housing problem. (SunSpot.net)

    Fillies host tourney, prep for national competition  Jul 14, 2006
    They will also face the Philadelphia Fury at Arcadia University on July 19. The Review 2006. (Roxborough Review, PA)

    Courtland High School senior awards  Jun 21, 2006
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    Lenahan Announces Coaching Staff Changes  Jun 20, 2006
    Carlin was hired as an assistant on Jan. 25, coming to Northwestern from Arcadia University where he served as head men's soccer coach for the past six seasons. Carlin led the Knights to three Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) championships, received four PAC Coach of the Year honors and earned three NCAA Division III Championship berths. (Nusports.com)

    Wayne Highlands Plans Tax Hike  May 19, 2006
    Ms. Julia Cheripko plans on attending Arcadia University where she will major in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Ms. Cheripko's parents are Jan and Valray Cheripko. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    So You've Put Off Filing. Be Very Careful.  Apr 15, 2006
    Taxpayers who send a disabled child to a special school can also deduct that cost, said Thomas M. Brinker, professor of accounting at Arcadia University in Philadelphia. The deduction is extensive. (Los Angeles Times)

    SADNESS GRIPS REC CENTER  Jan 30, 2006
    The 22-year-old had played at Arcadia University for 3 years. Scott did not know what to think as he sat at the funeral surrounded by the same long faces that had come out for Danny and Micheal. (Philly.com -- Sports)


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