Started by Ukrainian nuns in 1947 to cater to Ukrainian women refugees, Manor College in Jenkintown now wants to maintain a connection to its roots by increasing its ties with the European country, writes Askold Krushelnycky for Kyiv Post.

In its seven decades of existence, Manor College has grown into one of the most praised multicultural and coeducational colleges in the Philadelphia region. However, the number of students of Ukrainian background has shrunk significantly.

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According to the college president, Jonathan Peri, the school’s unique roots give it a strong sense of obligation to explore recent Ukraine-related events and to preserve Ukrainian culture.The school is now hoping to attract more students from Ukraine and strengthen its ties with the native country of its founders.

With that in mind, the college organizes “dialogues” where local community members can learn about topical issues in discussions with experts on Ukraine.

“We invite all of our community, Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians, anyone who wants to hear about what we have to say on Ukraine,” said Peri.

The college is also planning to hold synchronized classes in the U.S. and Ukraine through Skype in cooperation with several Ukrainian educational institutions. Read more about Manor College at Kyiv Post here.

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