RTM Makes Rosh Hashanah A School Holiday Mar 29, 2007
The board congratulated Becky Ferguson, a Springton Lake Middle School seventh grader, for winning the 2007 Delaware County Daily Times Spelling Bee at Neumann College. She competed against 34 students from the county schools to win with the correct spelling of "accidentally," after one of the longest spelldowns in Bee history. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Neumann College Presents 'A Night at the Opera' Mar 29, 2007
Town Talk - Neumann College Presents 'A Night at the Opera ... She is a faculty member at Neumann College, where she directs the College Concert Chorale. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Hand to Hand: Adopt a Scholar Program Helps Kids Achieve Their Potential Mar 16, 2007
Adopt A Scholar Executive Committee members include (seated, l-r) Ann McFadden, Sovereign Bank; Angela Cooley, Solutions Marketing; Dr. Laird Warner, Former Superintendent, RTM Schools; Audrey Huetter, Prudential Fox and Roach; (standing, l-r) Annie Allman, Harrah's Chester Casino; Henry Sumner, Neumann College; Henry Ramos, The Media Theatre; Cheryl Cunningham, Chester Education Foundation; and Marla Luzzi, Radio Communications Service. A team of dedicated volunteers from the community has been... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Stages Of Imagination Offers Children's Play About Isolation Mar 16, 2007
"The Monster in the Woods," written by Dr. Jim Comey, Director of Academic Services at Strath Haven Middle School, with music and lyrics by Larry McKenna, a teacher at Radnor High School, is performed for field trips at Neumann College and St. Joseph's University and is available for school assemblies ... "The Monster in the Woods" will be performed at Neumann College, Aston, on April 12, 18, 20, 24, 26, May 2, 8, 16, 18, 22, 24, and June 6 at 10a. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Darfur Awareness Week Mar 16, 2007
"My mother taught me to stand up for others," she explains, "to do charitable work, and to fight for women's rights." The panel discussion is part of Darfur Awareness Week at Neumann College. To Moran, the connection between Darfur and the Holocaust is obvious. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Editorial: This year’s spelling bee one to remember Mar 14, 2007
Anyone who caught last Saturday s Daily Times bee at Neumann College in Aston witnessed some of the best local spelling in years. Hosted for the 10th consecutive year by Neumann College President Rosalie Mirenda and the Sisters of St. Francis, the county bee featured 34 contestants including five sixth-graders, 17 seventh-graders and 12 eighth-graders ... Watching them at the microphone Saturday in the Neumann College Life Center theater was witnessing a spelling bee the way it was intended to... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Spellbound: 39 rounds later, county spelling champ crowned Mar 11, 2007
com03/10/2007 One of the hardest fought Daily Times spelling bees in three decades ended after 39 rounds Saturday at Neumann College in Aston, with a seemingly simple term - "accidentally." ... For the tenth year, the Daily Times spelling bee was hosted by Neumann College President Rosalie Mirenda and the Sisters of St. Francis ... The panel of veteran judges included Delaware County Community College marketing specialist Ronald F. Hill, retired Wallingford-Swarthmore School District teacher... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Madrak, Kurpel Engaged Mar 8, 2007
Sarah graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School in 1998, and Neumann College in 2002. She is an 8th grade English teacher at Beverly Hills Middle School in Upper Darby and Head Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse coach at Neumann College in Aston. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Fund-raising efforts surge for higher ed Mar 2, 2007
Neumann College recently completed the first comprehensive fundraising campaign in its history, raising more than $10 million for capital projects, scholarship opportunities and the school s endowment, which has nearly doubled in the last decade to $13 ... "The (fundraising) industry has changed a lot in 20 years but the first thing you want to do is foster and build relationships with all students, alumni and friends of the college," said Henry Sumner, vice president for institutional... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Red-hot Lady Cougars welcome Neumann in playoff opener Feb 19, 2007
Misericordia will host Neumann College at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Center in the PAC quarterfinals, and a rematch from just nine days ago. The Cougars (14-10, 11-5 PAC) beat the Knights at home on Feb. 10, 70-66, which actually secured the fourth seed. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
St. Katharine Drexel finds new hope with new owners Feb 8, 2007
Drexel Neumann Academy will be an independent Catholic school for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students co-owned by St. Katharine Drexel Parish, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and Neumann College in Aston ... The parish will provide and maintain the building, the sisters will provide a president and full-time nurse-counselor, Neumann College will provide fundraising and educational resources and the archdiocese will assist with funding,... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Again top-rated, Scranton women pounded by Mt. St. Mary Jan 23, 2007
Neumann College scored the game s first 14 points over a span of 5:45, forcing six turnovers, as the visiting Knights bounced host Marywood University, 99-69 , in PAC action. Neumann s Derahn Patrick scored 21 of his 36 points on 9-for-11 shooting in the first half. (Scranton Times, PA)
Spirits of the Season: Preventing misuse of alcohol Dec 27, 2006
- In November 2003, Neumann College freshman Kimberly Ostien died after drinking about two-dozen shots of vodka in a four-hour period. Since then, her family has distributed Kim s Awareness Bracelets and cards outlining the dangers of alcohol poisoning. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Letter from the Editor: St. Charles Borromeo needs a miracle Dec 22, 2006
Much was made of the decision to keep Mother Katharine Drexel School, the last Catholic school presence in the city of Chester, open via a program coordinated with Neumann College. They say this is the season of miracles. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
King’s holds on to down Baptist Bible in OT Dec 8, 2006
ASTON Host Neumann College overcame a one-point half-time deficit by outscoring King s College 37-23 in the second half to post a 64-51 victory Thursday. Neumann improves to 7-1 while King s falls to 5-4. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Royals overpower Clarkson, 62-38 Dec 8, 2006
At Aston, Neumann College overcame a one-point halftime deficit by outscoring King s in the second half, 37-23. Andrea Hochstuhl led King s with 16 points and eight rebounds while Kaitlyn Fiorino added 11 points. (Scranton Times, PA)
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights Honors U. S. Troops Dec 7, 2006
Following the conclusion of the festival, donated items will be packaged and forwarded to the military unit with the help of Neumann College students, Cartisano said. During agenda business, Council approved an additional $57,000 Community Development Block Grant to replace the roof at the Delaware County Historical Society Museum and Archive Center, in Chester, bringing the total CDBG allocation to $132,000. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Aston Dedicates Service Memorial At Five Points Nov 22, 2006
Solo renditions of the National Anthem and "God Bless America" were provided by Frank Bruno, a Neumann College junior from Middletown. "It's a great day for us to able to unveil this beautiful memorial," ATVMGF Chair Jack Holefelder said. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Gentile is named asst. twp. manager Oct 20, 2006
He has a bachelor's degree from Neumann College and is currently completing his Masters in Public Safety Administration at St. Joseph's University. News of Delaware County 2006. (News of Delaware County, PA)
Cop Shop: Marshalls helps to end domestic violence Oct 19, 2006
Kerns, assigned to review, develop and schedule training during his last four years on the force, will continue to teach at the Delaware County Police Academy and Neumann College in the criminal justice programs. He was sworn in as a patrolman in 1979, and advanced through the ranks from detective to captain in 2003, a year after being named Policeman of the Year. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Delco colleges celebrate alcohol-awareness week Oct 18, 2006
At Neumann College, the student activities group will feature a table in the lobby of the Bachmann main building the last three days of this week. There, according to Steve Bell, Neumann s executive director of marketing and communications, the group will be distributing pamphlets on alcohol awareness. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Meaker: 'I'm not doing this to lose' Oct 15, 2006
EDUCATION: bachelor's degree in political science, Villanova University; master's in instructional leadership, Neumann College; doctorate in adult education, Barry University. OCCUPATION: Runs a program for Manatee County School District to certify professionals who want a second career as teachers. (Herald-Tribune)
Neumann Alumni, Friends Invited To Homecoming Sep 28, 2006
Thursday 28 September, 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... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Weldon: GOP devoted to improving education Sep 20, 2006
Curt Weldon outlined his past achievements, brainstormed with higher education leaders and soaked up a lot of praise Tuesday from the president of Neumann College and the chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee ... "If you have some ideas -- whether its linking with other schools or networking within our public school system or parochial school system -- tell me about them and we ll see if we can t find a way to get them funded," he told the group of administrators that included... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
9/11 events set in Delco Sep 10, 2006
The fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks will be commemorated at Neumann College in Aston as a noon service Monday at the Bachmann Main Building will remember the victims and their families and pray for peace in war-torn parts of the world. College chaplain, the Rev. Jude Michael Krill, OFM, will preside at the Mass. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
St. Katharine Drexel School saved Sep 9, 2006
This initiative, made up of the Sisters of St. Francis of Glen Riddle and Neumann College in Aston, has been working with other religious communities and business, community and governmental leaders to garner the funds necessary to keep St. Katharine open not just this year, but well into the future. "It s like the flip side of last year," said Principal Joann Carroll. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
State grant to help Crozer train nurses Sep 7, 2006
The program, which began in July with 20 nurses, provides classroom sessions with instructors from Widener University and Neumann College, and includes clinical training in the emergency departments at Taylor, Delaware County Memorial and Springfield hospitals, as well as Crozer-Chester Medical Center. "There s a general shortage of nurses, but there seems to be an even greater shortage of Emergency Department nurses," said Nancy Bucher, vice president and chief nursing officer for the health... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
U.S. News Ranks Neumann College Among Best Values Aug 24, 2006
In addition to 20 academic majors, Neumann College offers comprehensive career preparation programs such as internships and co-operative education placements, competitive financial aid packages, and extensive opportunities for community service ... Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, president of Neumann College, said, "The rankings reflect the positive reality of the Neumann experience - affordable and high-quality higher education. But Neumann provides more than a competitive degree. What the rankings can't... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Neumann Launches Two Online Degree Programs Aug 16, 2006
Wednesday 16 August, 2006. The accelerated undergraduate degree program and the Master of Science in strategic leadership will be available from the comfort of home in late August. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Delco Special Education Project In National Spotlight Aug 10, 2006
Thursday 10 August, 2006. For a full year, the three institutions have been working together to meet the needs of special education students, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in two public schools. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Neumann Hosts Info Sessions For Degree-Seeking Adults Jul 13, 2006
For more information about Neumann College, visit www. neumann. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Great Grandparents Jun 18, 2006
In 1997, at age 58, Louise graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor s degree in accounting from Neumann College. She attended night school, she said, mainly so her mother could see her accept her diploma before her eyesight failed. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Spelling champ bound for another competition Jun 5, 2006
From the time she won the Delaware County Daily Times bee March 18 at Neumann College in Aston, Alison has been very humble about her spelling achievement. Said the word wizard, "I m still just a normal person.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)
ROTC cadets answer the call May 19, 2006
The Pioneer Battalion accepts students from Widener, Villanova, West Chester, Cheyney, and Penn State universities and Neumann College. The class of 2006 also includes six other cadets, two who were commissioned in January and another four who will receive their commission in August. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sister Trixie (No Kidding) Wins International Peace Scholarship May 17, 2006
When she returns to Zimbabwe, however, she will not wait on tables but provide comfort to those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Sr. Redemptrix Chimutima has been at Neumann College for two years, studying for a master's degree in pastoral counseling and certification in spiritual direction. "I wanted to find a program that integrates psychology and spirituality," she says, "and Neumann offers just what I was looking for." Her road to a graduate degree was almost derailed this year when health problems... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Local Lads Lead Marywood Through PAC Diamond Season May 4, 2006
The highlight of Granquist's campaign came when he won both ends of a doubleheader against Neumann College. Advertisers. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Times spelling champ busy as a bee May 2, 2006
On March 18 she was victorious over 33 other contestants in the 46th annual Delaware County Daily Times Spelling Bee at Neumann College in Aston. The Springton Lake Middle School student won in the 11th round with the word "triceratops." Before claiming the spelling crown, she successfully spelled such words as "perennial," "inundation" and "susceptible.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Two for the Roses? Apr 30, 2006
"Over the last 45 years, Roy has worked for the Phillies farm system, owned a Triple A baseball team, and served as president of three baseball leagues, the Pacific Coast League, International League and Eastern League (home of the Reading Phillies). He also served as president of the Tucson Mavericks, a minor league hockey team. He attended the Haverford School and four years of boarding school before entering the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a three-sport athlete.Gretchen also... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Gallagher, 19, starting first pro season Apr 27, 2006
Gallagher has also played baseball for Roman Catholic High School and Neumann College. "I basically progressed every year," said Gallagher. (Roxborough Review, PA)
Update 6: Tuesday's Sports Transactions Apr 26, 2006
GANNON_Announced the resignation of Corey Stitzel, men's assistant basketball coach, to become coach at Neumann College. MANHATTAN_Named Barry Rohrssen men's basketball coach. (Forbes)
Neumann College To Host Open House For Parents And High School Students Apr 19, 2006
To register for the Neumann College Open House, call 610-558-5616. Neumann is a Catholic college in the Franciscan tradition, offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
