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DelVal’s Richard Thomas shares the role basketball had on his life

By Joshua Pierre / Contributor to The Full360 As his high school career ended in 2021, Richard Thomas was faced with the tough decision about where he would be playing basketball as a student athlete for the next four years.  He attended St. Joseph’s Prep, an all-boys school in Philadelphia that had an exceptional athletic program. Although this was a great high school to attend, … Continue reading DelVal’s Richard Thomas shares the role basketball had on his life

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The back story of Penelope the Pig: Her snacks, quirks and, yes, pedicures

The first day of classes comes with its share of stress, but when students caught sight of a pig on campus, some of that pressure faded away. While it’s not uncommon to see a squirrel or dog on Delaware Valley University’s quad, it is a little unusual to see a pig. Unique is DelVal’s calling card. The pig named Penelope is owned by Broc Sandelin, … Continue reading The back story of Penelope the Pig: Her snacks, quirks and, yes, pedicures

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DelVal Ornithology Students spread their wings at Peace Valley Park

By Victoria Dondero Clear skies. Extended Wings soaring over Lake Galena. Sounds of songbirds singing in the brisk morning air and leaves crunching. These are the sights and sounds that were experienced while being apart of Dr. Greg George’s Ornithology class for the day. Walking down the path towards the bird watching bridge at Peace Valley Nature Center, the leaves crunched under students’ feet, their … Continue reading DelVal Ornithology Students spread their wings at Peace Valley Park

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Leyla Danis: How she went from DelVal Student to Social Media Coordinator

By: Maria Viola From a Media and Communication student to copywriter and social media coordinator, Leyla Danis is working in a job that she truly enjoys.  Formerly a DelVal student, Danis graduated in 2021 and now works in the Marketing and Communication department here at DelVal. Originally interning for the department, upon graduating, she received a phone call from her former boss.  “I got a … Continue reading Leyla Danis: How she went from DelVal Student to Social Media Coordinator

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Student Spotlight: Nick Myers

By: Emma Monismith Ever wonder what it’s like to do an internship at a local zoo? Recent Delaware Valley University graduate Nick Myers knows all about working with animals and was able to complete his experiential learning experience (E360) at Elmwood Park Zoo. As a zoo science major, Nick was able to transform his experiential learning experience into a full-time job. Nick had his sights … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Nick Myers

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Student Spotlight: Brian Saglimben

Written by: Keyan Gregoire-James Do you love sports and dream of having a job related to sports? Then this post is for you! This spring, media and communication major Brian Saglimben got the opportunity to do an internship with Delaware Valley University Athletics for Experience360 (E360) program credit. “I was hoping to find something related to sports and sports media because that is part of … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Brian Saglimben

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Student Spotlight: Follow up with Christine Lambert

By: Hannah Seltzer I decided to check back in with our friend Christine Lambert after her exciting summer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC). When we last interviewed Christine, she told us about her journey in the conservation and wildlife management major. I wanted to get the amazing details about her internship, how it relates to E360, and showcase some of the incredible opportunities DelVal … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Follow up with Christine Lambert

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Student Spotlight: Hailey Christman

When it comes to finding a silver lining, this senior Media and Communication major is one of the pros. After facing a career-ending injury and surgery on her hip, she was not cleared by medical professionals to join the women’s wrestling team. But she wasn’t going to let that stop her from being part of the team. Her love for photography and marketing and passion … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Hailey Christman

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Student Spotlight: Brandon James

Meet Brandon James. Brandon is a senior biology major at Delaware Valley University and has enjoyed just about every minute of being on campus. He knew DelVal was the school for him before he even got here. “What really attracted me to DelVal was the small class sizes and the overall feel of the campus,” James said. “It really felt like a warm community, where I knew I’d be … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Brandon James

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