Category: History
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Treasured DelVal Arboretum at Risk of Decline
By Emma Menzel / One Health Editor Encompassing 40 acres of the Delaware Valley University campus, the Henry Schmieder Arboretum symbolizes the passion for nature that students, faculty, and visitors share. However, some people notice that these important specimens’ health is declining. Henry Schmieder, the arboretum’s namesake, was a faculty member at DelVal in the…
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The Western Equestrian Team Makes History during A-Day: Here’s an Inside Look.
By Kaitlyn Brady / Full360 Reporter The morning of April 21st was chilly, a stark contrast to the humidity that would take its place as the day progressed. At 9 a.m., members of the Delaware Valley University Western Equestrian Team trudged across campus, crossing over train tracks and marched their way to the Equestrian Center…
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10 historical facts about Delaware Valley University
Julian White & Cavan Kinne / Full360 Digital Media Producers 1. Delaware Valley University was originally founded in 1896 as the National Farm School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with the aim of providing education in agricultural sciences and practices. The original school was made up of two faculty members and 6 students. 2. The school was…