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MCCC Food Recovery Program Named Among National Innovation of the Year Recipients
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Food Recovery Program has been named among 28 community colleges nationwide as recipients of the 2023-2024 Innovation of the Year Award by The League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. According to its website, the award, was…
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Unlocking The Power of CLOs: A High-Yield Weapon For Savvy Investors
New asset classes do not come along very often, but there are some unique ones worth investigating. One that you may not have much exposure to is called a collateralized loan obligation or CLO. CLOs are not new, having been around since banks and insurance companies started to use CLO technology for regulatory capital relief…
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Immaculata University Alumnus Uses Degree To Spur Local and International Business
Denzell Wallace ’21 successfully combined his passion for government work with his communication skills in his role as Director of Communications and Marketing for the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). Wallace, who began his position in December 2023, is focused on making WTCGP a more accessible and public-facing organization, particularly as Philadelphia gears up…
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First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. The new branches in Trenton, N.J., and Media, Pa. reinforce the community bank’s commitment to its neighborhoods by expanding access across its footprint. First Bank’s…
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Manor College Board Renews Contract of President, Dr. Jonathan Peri
In his eight-plus years at Manor College, President Jonathan Peri, Ph.D., J.D., saw the institution through financial challenges in the mid-2010s and a global pandemic in 2020. Due to his exemplary leadership, expertise in academia, and business acumen, the Manor College Board of Trustees renewed Peri’s contract for another five years. “I’ve had the pleasure…
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Penn State Abington Mourns Longtime Business Professor Steve McMillan
The Penn State Abington campus community is mourning the loss of G. Steven McMillan, Associate Professor of Business, who died suddenly. McMillan’s passion for teaching and boisterous personality led him to become a beloved figure on the campus he called home for almost three decades, and his research into corporate policies and their implications on competitive intelligence earned him…
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Manor College Names Stephanie Parker as Director of Dental Hygiene
Stephanie Parker, MHA has been named the Program Director of Dental Hygiene at Manor College. Parker has served as an Instructor in the Dental Hygiene program since 2019 after a career working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice. “I grew drawn to Manor because of the palpable sense of togetherness,” Parker said. “The tight-knit community…
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Immaculata University Upgrades Campus: Dorm Renovations, Dining Hall Enhancements, and New Boiler
Immaculata University is renovating various areas on campus this summer to accommodate more students, modernize facilities, and conserve energy. The work is underway and will be completed in time for students’ return in the fall. Additional Dorm Rooms in Villa Maria Hall As enrollment numbers increase, demand for on-campus housing increases. As such, Immaculata is…
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Penn State Abington Celebrates ‘Village’ That Nurtured Success Among Diverse New Graduates
For 40 Penn State Abington seniors, the theme of the Spring 2024 Cultural Graduation, “Against All Odds: Triumphing Over Adversity,” resonated. Most of them completed high school in 2020, and, due to the pandemic, they didn’t experience traditional prom, awards, or commencement ceremonies. So, on an April evening in the Sutherland Auditorium, they dressed in their best…
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New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree
Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he quickly found himself “feeling like a number” and battling personal issues. His grade point average suffered, and he was placed on academic warning, so Thompson moved home to Bucks County, went to work at a local supermarket, and enrolled in community college. Fast…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley held its annual golf outing earlier this summer at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, raising over $30,000 for student scholarships. Seventy-two golfers participated in the event, which also featured a silent auction, wine pull, several raffles, golf contests on the course, and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place golf winners. The…
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Pottstown School District and MCCC To Launch Innovative STEM Program for Pottstown Middle School
The Pottstown School District and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) are preparing to launch Montco 360, an immersive STEM program for selected eighth-grade Pottstown Middle School students held on MCCC’s Pottstown Campus. The innovative program will provide 18 students with hands-on learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, physics, and math. Alongside meeting curriculum requirements, the program…
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Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning
Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and Psychology. The stackable credentials at Penn State are being offered through 27 graduate-level certificates that can be completed online, through Penn State World Campus. To earn a stackable…
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide Training Program. The program is designed to meet a growing area and statewide need for certified nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes, private care, and the expanding field of home…
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Free Parking at Lansdale and Norristown SEPTA Regional Rail Lots Coming to End
Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail lots, both surface and garages, at Lansdale Station and the Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers is scheduled to end on Sept, 23, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, parking fees will double compared to pre-pandemic days. Surface lots will increase from $1 daily to $2, while garage…
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C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. Administered by the Customer Experience Professionals Association™, a nonprofit, independent association, this prestigious designation demonstrates Ackley’s commitment to excellence in customer service and aligns with C&N’s ongoing dedication to providing…
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WCU Study Links Emotional Intelligence to Stress Regulation in Preschoolers
A new study from West Chester University, led by WCU Psychology Professor Dr. Eleanor Brown, has found that preschool children who have a better understanding of emotions have lower levels of cortisol, a primary stress hormone. This research, which focused on children attending Head Start programs who are economically disadvantaged, highlights the potential benefits of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Aqua Pennsylvania recently broke ground at its Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant in Mercer County. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off a construction project that will ensure safe water and a healthier environment for 21,000 customers in Northwestern Pennsylvania and parts of Trumbull County, Ohio. The plant upgrades will improve…
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