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Brandon Haniff '26, founder of BH Botanicals and third-place winner of last year's Spark Bowl, pitching his company.

DelVal's Seventh Annual Spark Bowl Less Than Two Months Away

Delaware Valley University (DelVal), the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) and Startup Bucks will host the seventh annual Spark Bowl, a "Shark Tank"-like competition on Thursday, November 19. This year's contestants represent companies that offer...

Sep 29, 2026, 3:05pm EDT

Laura Herbst, chair of the Department of Agribusiness and Food Science at Delaware Valley University.

What is Food Science?

As high school seniors and their families research colleges and majors, a growing industry to consider is that of food science and technology. Although not well known, a food science degree offers a multitude of growing career paths for those looking t...

Sep 23, 2026, 3:55pm EDT

Spark Bowl 2025’s winning business and student team (L-R: Julianne Gardner, founder of Bottimals, Katia Holmes ’26, Zoie Jackson-Lawrence ’28, Ryan Adler ’28, Lyndsay Williams, team advisor)

Final Call for Applications for the Seventh Annual Spark Bowl

Delaware Valley University's seventh annual Spark Bowl makes a final call for applications. The event invites local startups to compete in a "Shark Tank"-like competition where the top three pitches win funding for their business or organization. Hoste...

Sep 1, 2026, 2:26pm EDT

High Impact & Experiential Learning as Enhancing Quality on Campus, a publication by Vernon Press.

DelVal Staff Contribute to International Book on Experiential Learning in Higher Education

Two staff members from Delaware Valley University recently served as contributing authors to the book "High Impact & Experiential Learning as Enhancing Quality on Campus," a publication by Vernon Press examining the role of experiential learning in str...

Aug 10, 2026, 10:24am EDT

Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll 2026 Badge

Delaware Valley Univeristy Named to Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has once again been recognized for its commitment to transfer student success, earning a place on Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes colleges and u...

Aug 5, 2026, 10:24am EDT

Delaware Valley University's new vice president of Advancement, Frederick A. Pettit.

Frederick A. Pettit, J.D. Joins Delaware Valley University as Vice President for Advancement

Dr. Benjamin E. Rusiloski, president of Delaware Valley University (DelVal), announced today that effective Aug. 24, 2026, Frederick A. Pettit, J.D., will be the University's vice president for Advancement. "Pettit is an innovative and collaborative l...

Jul 29, 2026, 10:43am EDT

Micah High and Mathew Fleischacker join DelVal’s incoming class from the Longwood Gardens Professional Horticulture program through DelVal’s articulation agreement with Longwood Gardens. (L-R: Leirion Sorensen ’03, Chanticleer Garden, Micah High, Mathew Fleischacker, Dr. Doug Linde, DelVal professor of turf management)

DelVal Welcomes First Longwood Gardens Professional Horticulture Graduates Through Articulation Agreement

This fall, Delaware Valley University will welcome the first students to enroll through its articulation agreement with Longwood Gardens' Professional Horticulture Program, marking an important milestone in a partnership designed to expand educational ...

Jul 27, 2026, 3:28pm EDT

Bottimals, winner of the sixth annual Spark Bowl, being presented their $12,000 prize. (L-R: Dr. Tanya Casas, DelVal dean of the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, Barry Fleck, VP and board member of Startup Bucks, Theresa Fera, president and CEO of Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Julienne Gardner, founder of Bottimals, William Schutt, Spark Bowl judge)

Applications Now Open for DelVal's Seventh Annual Spark Bowl on November

Delaware Valley University (DelVal), the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks will host the seventh annual Spark Bowl Competition on November 19, 2026 in Delaware Valley University's Life Sciences Building auditorium. Spark Bowl e...

Jun 23, 2026, 9:56am EDT

Landscape Architecture professor and student at DelVal discussing course project.

Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board Renews DelVal Accreditation

Delaware Valley University is excited to announce that the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) has officially renewed the University's Landscape Architecture Program's accreditation. The accreditation now lasts until 2030. The LAAB eval...

Jun 8, 2026, 12:00pm EDT

DelVal to Host Travis Manion Foundation Workout of the Day

Delaware Valley University's Gradaute Student Organization will host a Travis Manion Foundation Workout of the Day (WOD) on Saturday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. The event is held in honor of Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Travis Manion, who gave his life in servi...

Apr 27, 2026, 11:59am EDT

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Founded in 1896, Delaware Valley University provides 100 percent of students with real-world experience before graduation. The University currently enrolls approximately 1,900 undergraduates and 400 graduate students. Home to the Experience360 Program, DelVal is known for its combination of classroom learning and relevant career experience. Students learn in a close-knit community where professors know them by name. Learn more at: delval.edu.