15 Passenger Van Rentals and Philadelphia University

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Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as a private university in Philadelphia that you can visit with your 15 passenger van rental. It is made up of the School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, School of Science and Health, School of Engineering and Textiles, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Design and Media. They offer bachelor's degrees, master's degree, and doctoral degrees within their different schools.

On a mission

The mission of the university is to be a "student-centered institution that prepares graduates for successful careers in an evolving global marketplace". They blend liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations outside of the classroom. When you visit with your 15 passenger van rental, you may learn that it was founding to raise the art and technology of the textile industry to international standards.

Built solid

The university was founded because Theodore Search noticed that the quality and variety of American textile products were inferior to European products. The Philadelphia Textile School was established in 1884 to bring a formal education for workers and managers. When you visit with your 15 passenger van rental, you may learn that the school was seen as a resource for the industry and established an affiliation with the Pennsylvania Museum and the School of Industrial Art. After the onset of World War II, the school began a period of growth and was awarded the right to grant bachelor degrees. It was granted university status in 1999 by the state. Today there are students from 30 different countries in 50 areas of study.

Take a tour

When you visit with your 15 passenger van rental, Philadelphia University is located on 100 acres of park-like land and is only fifteen minutes northwest of City Centre in Philadelphia. There are 52 buildings, including classrooms, labs, studios, a library, residences, an exhibition gallery, and a campus center for students and staff, including a recreation center. There is also a campus in Bucks County and they run the Philadelphia University Research Center in a textile mill in Manayunk section of the city. There are also four eateries and a convenience store for you to grab a bite to eat while on campus. The student meal plan can be used in all locations.

Interesting points

The sports teams here are known as the Rams or the Lady Rams. When you visit with your 15 passenger van rental, they are particularly known for their men's basketball program. Seeing some of the university sports is a great way to spend the evening without spending too much money.

Downtown Manhattan 741 Broadway, New York, NY
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-253-2299

Midtown Manhattan 200 E. 33rd St. New York, NY
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-683-7205

Westside Manhattan 229 W.60th ST. New York, NY
New York, NY 11023
Phone: 212-784-8700

LaGuardia Airport Holiday Inn 37-10 114 Street (In the lobby)
Corona NY 11368
Phone: 718-505-6969

Doubletree Newark Airport 128 Frontage Road (In the lobby)
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-424-1000

Franklin Square, Long Island 735 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, Long Island, NY 11010
Phone: 516-481-6026