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17³Ô¹ÏÍø News

17³Ô¹ÏÍø receives digital equity grant to expand device access

Outcome underscores commitment to academic excellence, innovation and fiscal stewardship

Laptop Grant

McDonald’s entrepreneur Stephanie Rawden joins 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees

Seasoned franchise leader helps advance job creation, regional economic development and entrepreneurial growth across 17³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s footprint

17³Ô¹ÏÍø Trustee Stephanie Rawden

17³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Nurses Association team earns runner-up in NCLEX Bowl at SNAP Convention

17³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Student Nurses Association (ASNA) achieved a milestone this fall, finishing as the runner-up in the NCLEX Bowl at the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) Convention in Harrisburg. Twelve teams from nursing programs across the state, including Drexel, Penn State, Villanova, and Jefferson Universities, as well as the University of Pittsburgh, competed in the high-stakes event.

Student nurses at NCLEX Bowl

Over 780 students named to Fall 2025 Dean's List

To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

Fall 2025 Dean's List

SEARCH Seminar students exceed goal through soda can tab service project

Professor Kayla Landers' class collect 40lbs of soda can tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

SEARCH class soda can

University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) features 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's O'Pake Institute's in latest thoughtbook

Latest entrepreneurial edition highlights O'Pake Institute's unique student-powered model including Project #6, and the SPARK Business Incubator

University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) features 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's O'Pake Institute's unique student powered model in latest thoughtbook

Total Experience Learning brings former NFL, Wilson High School quarterback Chad Henne to alma mater

Students at Green Valley Elementary participated in a real-world learning experience this week when retired NFL quarterback and Wilson School District alum Chad Henne visited as part of educator Laura Mattiuz’s lesson redesign assignment for the TExpL graduate program at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Chad Henne Total Experience Learning

Holleran Lecture explores the power of the liberal arts

Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro discusses "The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education," the Common Read for all first-year SEARCH students .

First-Year students at SEARCH Lecture

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