Education
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Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School Merge to Form Unified Pre-K–12 School
Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School are joining to create the region’s only independent Jewish pre-K through 12th-grade day school right in Montco, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined school, which has not yet been named, is set to begin operations in fall 2027, pending regulatory approval. Earlier this week,…
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MCCC Public Speaking Students Incorporate Science on a Sphere into Speeches
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Communication Studies students on the Pottstown Campus incorporated an out of this world visual aid to help them present their speeches recently. Communication Studies Assistant Professor Meredith Frank’s Communication Studies 110 and 120 classes gave informational speeches using the Science on the Sphere (SOS) in the College’s South Hall lobby. SOS is a…
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WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships
West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming conference titles inside the York YMCA Graham Pool. The Golden Rams men’s team won their fifth consecutive PSAC title and 27th straight championship in which they participated,…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program called “PERSIST: Partnerships for Engagement, Resilience, and Support through Interdisciplinary STEM Teamwork.” An…
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Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees. Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused on the entrepreneurial Life Sciences area. He spent the majority of his career at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia, where he chaired its National Life Sciences practice, and the last decade…
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MCCC’s Presidential Symposium on Diversity Features Dr. Omékongo Dibinga Mar. 24
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will host professor, author, rapper, and international speaker Dr. Omékongo Dibinga as the keynote presenter for its annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity on Tuesday, Mar. 24, at 10:00 AM in the Montco Cultural Center theater (Science Center building, 1313 Morris Road, Blue Bell). This year’s Symposium theme, “Lead with Unity,…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Part-time Administrative Support Secretary, ACT 101 (Temporary, Grant-Funded), and Student Accounting Administrator. Part-time Administrative Support Secretary, ACT 101 (Temporary, Grant-Funded) The Part-time Administrative Support Secretary will report directly to the Manager, Wellness Center. Responsibilities will…
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MCCC Shares Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Commendation Lists
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) congratulates the 1,850 full- and part-time students who were named to the Dean’s List and Dean’s Commendation List, respectively, for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List includes 662 full-time students. The College recognizes the academic achievement of full-time students who have earned 12 or more cumulative credits. To receive…
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Abington Friends School Student Reflects on Her Journey from YouTube Creator to Aspiring Journalist
When Nia Hammond, a senior at Abington Friends School, arrived on campus as a seventh-grader, she already had a camera in hand and a storyteller’s instinct. Since then, she’s grown that early curiosity into real-world journalism experience and, last summer, produced original news segments through WHYY’s Youth Summer Journalism Program. In the conversation below, Hammond…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor- Pediatric and Maternal/Child Health (Fall/Summer Contract) and Coordinator of Procurement & Auxiliary Services. Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor- Pediatric and Maternal/Child Health (Fall/Summer Contract) The Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor – Pediatric and Maternal Health position…
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MCCC to Host ‘Issues & Insights’ Panel on Gender, Media, and Modern Masculinity
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will be relaunching its Issues & Insights panel discussion series this spring with a discussion on how the media is redefining what it means to be a man in today’s digital era. Join MCCC for the dynamic panel, “Issues & Insights Spring 2026: The Manosphere Exposed (Gender, Media, and Modern…
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MCCC Freezes Tuition for 2026-2027, Increasing Access and Affordability
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently shared that tuition rates will remain level for the 2026-2027 academic year, a milestone made possible through the continued support and investment of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and County residents. As part of the 2026 budget, the Commissioners approved an increase in the dedicated Real Estate Tax…
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On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal
On-campus foal cameras have returned to Delaware Valley University in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association. Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, viewers can watch as expectant mares in DelVal’s Breeding Center prepare to give birth. This year, the footage will feature three mares, each due in March: Although the foal cams only follow the journey…
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These Fourteen Montgomery County Schools Rank Among PA’s Best
Montgomery County continues to stand out as an educational hub, writes David Mekeel for The Reporter. Fourteen of its high schools landed among the top 100 in the state in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–26 rankings. Leading the way were Lower Merion High School, 11th in the state, and Harriton High School 12th, both…
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The Immaculata Symphony Partners with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to Present ‘Symphonic Colors’
On Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 PM, the Immaculata Symphony will join forces with the Chester County Youth Orchestra to perform classic works based on color. This family-friendly performance will take place at Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall Theater. A special highlight of the event will give children and their families the opportunity to meet the…
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MCCC Dental Hygiene Program to Host Children’s Dental Sealant Program Mar. 21
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will soon host a free children’s dental clinic to provide preventative care and examinations. MCCC’s Dental Hygiene program will host Sealant Saturday, a children’s dental sealant program, Saturday, Mar. 21, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Dental Hygiene Clinic, Room 1400 (first floor) of the Health Sciences Building, on the Blue Bell Campus…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, will also add printing and joined italics to writing curricula. For years, lawmakers have been pushing to bring back cursive writing in Pennsylvania schools, following in the…
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