Education
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MCCC Congratulates President Emerita Karen Stout on Appointment to the National Council on the Humanities
On behalf of Montgomery County Community College and its Board of Trustees, President Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Karen Stout on her appointment by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to the National Council on the Humanities, the advisory board for the National Endowment for the Humanities. “The entire Montco Family and I…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Finds Niche in Professional Development, Leverages Real-World Course Knowledge
Penn State Great Valley’s lean six sigma certificate program first caught Chris Bradley’s eye a little over two years ago. He looked into similar programs at other Philadelphia-area universities, but Great Valley’s program was the best fit. As an added bonus, Bradley has some deep connections to Penn State. He finished his undergraduate degree at University Park…
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MCCC Gateway To College Graduates Celebrate Their Achievements
Nineteen students from 14 school districts proudly received their high school diplomas following completion of the Gateway to College Program at Montgomery County Community College. Their families, friends and supporters applauded as they crossed the stage and moved their tassels. “Graduates, you should be proud of yourselves today and every day. Your perseverance to change…
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Incoming Ursinus College President Defines Her Career Path by One Word: Opportunity
Robyn Hannigan is preparing to take over as the new president of Ursinus College on July 1, when the new strategic plan puts the success of every student at the Collegeville school front and center, writes Ed Moorhouse for Ursinus Magazine. Hannigan is a first-generation student who got the chance to go to college after…
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Immaculata Receives Grant to ‘Fully Engage Next Generation’ of Special Education Teachers
Immaculata University has received the Special Education Performance Grant 2022-2024: Developing Future Special Educators from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The grant provides $25,000 funding through the 2024 academic year. The goal of the grant is to recruit future special education professionals. “The teaching shortage affects all areas, including special education,” said Dr. Melissa Reed, chair of the Immaculata…
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Neumann University Named a College of Distinction
A guide for college-bound students has recognized Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its excellence in higher education in 2022-23. Neumann was cited by the Colleges of Distinction 2022-23 guide. It cites Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its collaborative learning, strong liberal arts curriculum, professional career preparation, required internships, and many opportunities for community service. The…
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Abington Biochemist’s Research Reaps Record $1 Billion in Royalties for Penn
Research performed by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó that led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines netted the University of Pennsylvania nearly $1 billion in royalties, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Karikó and immunologist Drew Weissman published a little-noticed paper in 2005. It focused on messenger RNA, or mRNA, and their discovery that chemically…
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TLC Leadership Academy Honors Seniors
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon Center on June 1, 2022. The Academy, located in Audubon, is an accredited and licensed private academic school providing education, coaching, and counseling to students in grades 7 through 12. The…
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Montgomery County Community College and Neumann University Host a Public Safety Community Day – June 23
Montgomery County Community College and Neumann University are hosting a Public Safety Community Day for anyone who is interested in learning more about public safety administration education and careers, including professionals in public safety fields. The informational event will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in MCCC’s Health Sciences…
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Immaculata to Host Info Session on Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. on June 18
Immaculata University will host an information session on Saturday, June 18 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM in Loyola Hall, Room 18. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to talk with…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Graduates Class of 2022
Valley Forge Military Academy has awarded 36 Cadets with their high school diplomas as part of the 94th annual commencement ceremony. The Cadets have been accepted to more than 30 colleges and universities to begin studying for their bachelor’s degrees. “We are so proud of this class,” said Col Stuart B. Helgeson, USMCR (Ret), president…
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MCCC Computer Science Professor Honored With Teaching Excellence Award
For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery County Community College to a new superpower you won’t find inside the pages of a comic book. The Computer Science professor has helped them discover the full potential of technology that surrounds them and learn to use it ways they never…
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MCCC Invites Applications for Health Care Professions Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) Position
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Health Care Professions Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) position. The Health Care Professions Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) teaches assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Part Time faculty are encouraged to participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement,…
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Pandemic Anxiety Puts Student on a Path That Ends With a Neumann Scholarship
The regular high school route just wasn’t working for Vincent Varallo, writes Mark Zimmaro for South Philly Review. Varallo suffered from anxiety before the pandemic and the shutdown made it worse. “Prior to, and especially during the pandemic, I didn’t feel my brick-and-mortar school was allowing me to be myself and reach my full educational…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, President, Harcum College
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest memories of his blue-collar upbringing; playing multiple sports in high school; using football as a vehicle to attend Cornell; and giving up the sport in between his sophomore and junior years…
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Integrate for Good Graduates Students From Their Empowerment Lab
Integrate For Good offers congratulations to their Spring 2022 Integrate for Good Empowerment Lab graduates from Perkiomen Valley School District. Through their innovative program Jen, Connor, Madi, Jess, Nina and Jason explored their interests, passions and innate talent. They created Empowerment Lab digital portfolios highlighting their abilities and work aspirations, setting them up for success…
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Penn State Great Valley Names Interim Chancellor
Colin Neill, professor of software and systems engineering and director of engineering programs at Penn State Great Valley, has been named the school’s interim chancellor, dean, and chief academic officer. He will take over for James Nemes, who will retire on July 1. Neill has served as director of engineering programs for over a decade, overseeing the…
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Immaculata’s College of Adult Professional Studies Reduces Tuition for Fall 2022 Semester
Beginning this fall, Immaculata University is discounting its tuition for most programs in the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS). This reduction adds to the competitive tuition as Immaculata’s rates are already some of the lowest undergraduate tuition rates of any four-year private institution in the region. Immaculata offers more than 60 majors at…
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