Arcadia University

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Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is a top-ranked private university in Greater Philadelphia that keeps students at the center of all its efforts. News & World Report has ranked Arcadia nationally for our University’s Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs in their respective categories which also cites Arcadia for being a top study abroad institution and among the “most innovative” and “best value” colleges.

Happy Pride Month, Arcadia! 🌈June is a time to celebrate love, identity, and community. At Arcadia, authenticity is valu...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month, Arcadia! 🌈

June is a time to celebrate love, identity, and community. At Arcadia, authenticity is valued, supported, and celebrated. This month—and every month—we proudly stand with the LGBTQIA+ members of our community.

Let's continue creating spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive with pride.

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On Memorial Day ...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On Memorial Day and every day, we are grateful for their courage, service, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Dreams really do come true at Arcadia 🎓From the Dominican Republic to Philadelphia, and now beginning her career with EY...
05/20/2026

Dreams really do come true at Arcadia 🎓

From the Dominican Republic to Philadelphia, and now beginning her career with EY US, we’re proud to celebrate recent Arcadia University graduate Jangeli Guzman. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible through determination, opportunity, and the support of a strong community.

Read more from the Northeast Times here: 

Jangeli Guzman

05/20/2026
The votes are in! We’re honored to share that Arcadia University has been recognized as a SILVER winner in the Colleges ...
05/17/2026

The votes are in! We’re honored to share that Arcadia University has been recognized as a SILVER winner in the Colleges & Universities category of the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly Favorites competition. 🥈

A huge shout out to our amazing Arcadia community for voting, sharing, and showing the love!

05/15/2026

The stories of the walls inside the Grey Towers Castle go back to the 1800s and are the focal point of Arcadia University.

Introducing Arcadia’s newest alumni. Congratulations, Class of 2026! ❤️🎓
05/15/2026

Introducing Arcadia’s newest alumni. Congratulations, Class of 2026! ❤️🎓

Congratulations to the Physician Assistant Class of 2026 🎉 Your hard work, compassion, and dedication to patient care ha...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Physician Assistant Class of 2026 🎉 Your hard work, compassion, and dedication to patient care have led to this moment! Here’s to all that’s ahead! 🎓

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us this morning at 10 AM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony!...
05/15/2026

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us this morning at 10 AM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony!

Watch the ceremony live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/HZ3QXfD3H84?si=0NlBy4HoR1f0SS1q

Congrats to the Class of 2026! 🎉

The 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Livestream at Arcadia University.

Congratulations to the graduate students of the Class of 2026 🎉  Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we are...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the graduate students of the Class of 2026 🎉 Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we are so proud of you! 👏

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us this evening at 5 PM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony!Watch ...
05/14/2026

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us this evening at 5 PM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Graduate Commencement Ceremony!

Watch the ceremony live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oWi1MDseOgg?si=kbjpwEsnW5J7jRMZ

Huge congratulations to all of our graduate students! 🎉

The 2026 Graduate Commencement Livestream at Arcadia University.

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us today at 1 PM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony!Watc...
05/14/2026

🎓 LIVESTREAM ALERT: Join us today at 1 PM EST for Arcadia University’s 2026 Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony!

Watch the ceremony live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/u3_-2yd9Mbg?si=bOjAjdFIrinD6Mbg

Congratulations to our amazing PA students on this incredible achievement! 👏

Looking Back and Moving Forward  ✨ Senior, JJ Demetrius reflects on her journey as a Knight, and how her time at Arcadia...
05/12/2026

Looking Back and Moving Forward ✨

Senior, JJ Demetrius reflects on her journey as a Knight, and how her time at Arcadia transformed the way she sees the world and her place in it. Defining moments like welcome week during her freshman year to global experiences through Arcadia's study abroad program played a huge role in shaping her college experience.

Through her involvement in student organizations and her many roles as a student leader, she discovered a passion for giving back to the Arcadia community and grew into the person she is today.

Read more from this reflection piece here: 

In this Because Arcadia blog, JJ Demetrius reflects on the last four years at Arcadia University before looking to what's next.

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓Jill Shaughnessy '22 turned her Arcadia study abroad experience and Political Science ...
05/06/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Jill Shaughnessy '22 turned her Arcadia study abroad experience and Political Science degree into a full-time life and career in London. Following her first semester in London through our First Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE), Jill returned to the city to complete an internship in 2020, and again in 2022 to start her master's degree at the The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE. By the end of 2023, she accepted another graduate internship at Portland Communications in London, and she now works as a Senior Account Executive at the agency.

Explore more of our student success stories here: https://www.arcadia.edu/about-arcadia/rankings-outcomes/undergraduate/

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓 Andrea Holz '25 made a bold career change, transitioning from probation officer to ed...
04/30/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Andrea Holz '25 made a bold career change, transitioning from probation officer to educator. By pursuing her MEd in Special Education at Arcadia, she followed her passion for supporting marginalized communities and individuals with disabilities.

Now a K–2 autistic support teacher, she’s helping students find their voice and proving it’s never too late to follow your purpose.

Explore more of our student success stories here: https://www.arcadia.edu/school/graduate-education-and-doctoral-programs/

04/29/2026

Alumni, what advice do you have for our seniors graduating this year?

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓Jessica Yakubovsky '22 is putting her Communications and Media Studies degree from Arc...
04/21/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Jessica Yakubovsky '22 is putting her Communications and Media Studies degree from Arcadia to use at PHL17, where she is a Producer for the show "Positively Philly."

During her time at Arcadia, Jessica had the opportunity to build hands-on experience in media production, working in the Video Equipment Room and helping relaunch ARC Radio as part of her senior capstone. That foundation helped launch her path into roles at PHL17 and KYW Newsradio.

Explore more of our student success stories here: https://www.arcadia.edu/about-arcadia/rankings-outcomes/undergraduate/

Meet Sabrina Barrile '26, a Computer Science major and President of Arcadia's Women in CyberSecurity - WiCyS, who is bre...
04/20/2026

Meet Sabrina Barrile '26, a Computer Science major and President of Arcadia's Women in CyberSecurity - WiCyS, who is breaking barriers in cybersecurity and building a space for others to thrive.

Read her story:

Sabrina Barrile ’26 founded Arcadia’s Women in Cybersecurity chapter to inspire others while preparing for her career in cybersecurity.

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓 Justin Lewis '20, a Senior Engineer at Expana credits Arcadia with giving him the con...
04/16/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Justin Lewis '20, a Senior Engineer at Expana credits Arcadia with giving him the confidence to push himself in new ways. From studying abroad in Italy to setting a school record on the swim team, his Arcadia experience highlights how Arcadia empowers our students to grow through experience and achieve success beyond graduation.

Explore more of our student success stories here: https://www.arcadia.edu/about-arcadia/rankings-outcomes/undergraduate/

Top of the list 🏆 Arcadia University is still ranked  #1 in the Philadelphia region for Physical Therapy, according to U...
04/07/2026

Top of the list 🏆 Arcadia University is still ranked #1 in the Philadelphia region for Physical Therapy, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Read more HERE:

Arcadia's Physical Therapy program is the top DPT program in the Philadelphia region, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓Jessica Braun '17 & '20 turned her Arcadia experience into a career that’s making a re...
04/07/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Jessica Braun '17 & '20 turned her Arcadia experience into a career that’s making a real impact. After completing Arcadia’s top-ranked DPT program, she opened a clinic in her hometown to expand access to physical therapy for her community. For her, it’s especially meaningful to care for people and places that have always been part of her life.

Explore more of our student success stories here:

Prepare for a successful future with Arcadia University’s personalized education, global learning opportunities, and career-focused programs.

04/07/2026

What's the most unexpected place you've ever run into a fellow Knight?

Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate.
04/05/2026

Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

Wishing a Happy Passover to those who celebrate.
04/01/2026

Wishing a Happy Passover to those who celebrate.

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓Tamara White '20 discovered her passion for travel and immersed herself in different c...
03/31/2026

Arcadia creates successful grads 🎓

Tamara White '20 discovered her passion for travel and immersed herself in different cultures during her time here at Arcadia. This experience led her to focus on international development and research based on the Sub-Saharan Africa region during her early career. Now she works as a contractor in the defense space working with agencies such as the U.S. Department of Commerce and the White House on reports.

Explore more of our student success stories here: https://www.arcadia.edu/about-arcadia/rankings-outcomes/undergraduate/

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