Education
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It’s Instant Accept Week June 20-24 at Valley Forge Military College
Qualified students can ease the sometimes confusing college admission process during Instant Accept Week at Valley Forge Military College. During Accept Week June 20 to 24, VFMC will provide instant acceptance to qualified students prepared with their official transcripts. Pew Research has found that college graduates earn 50% more than those with a high school…
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Elkins Park’s Salus University PA Students Provide Mission Oriented Service at Manna
Working as a dialysis patient care technician before starting graduate school at Salus University to focus on Physician Assistant (PA) Studies, Emily Poff ‘23PA, was aware individuals with kidney failure needed to follow strict dietary guidelines. However, Poff admits she truly didn’t appreciate all of the work that has to go into following a diet…
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A Time for Celebration and Farewell at North Montco Senior Recognition Night in Lansdale
On June 1st, seniors from North Montco Technical Career Center (North Montco) participated in the Senior Recognition Program held at North Penn High School. During the evening, graduating seniors from all 22 technical areas of study were recognized for their hard work. Many of these students were honored with scholarships and monetary awards donated by generous…
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Adult Student at Immaculata Wins Scholarship While Balancing Work and Home Life
Ayana N. Williams-Smith of Upper Darby has received the American Association of University Women (AAUW) West Chester-Chester County Branch’s 2022 Alice Lawson Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. Williams-Smith is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management from Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies. Having earned a Surgical Technician diploma from Harrison Career Institute…
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Rising Stars Homework Club Makes Learning Fun for Wissahickon School District Kids
A group of local volunteers and educators have started the Rising Stars Homework Club in Wissahickon School District that helps kids stay up-to-date on their work and provide them with a fun activity to do after classes, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The group is run out of Ambler by Heather Maltin, a former high…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College, Elected Officials Keep Ukraine Crisis in the Forefront
Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, speaks at a press conference on June 2, 2022. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was among the speakers during the press conference on June 2. Manor College welcomed a number of political figures on June 2, highlighting the ongoing need for aid to Ukraine. “Putin’s cruel enterprise is…
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Villanova Scientist Discovers Dinosaur-Age Lizard Trapped in Amber
Villanova University biologist Aaron Bauer traveled more than 2 million miles to find new species of lizard. But when the pandemic hit, he decided to stay at his university lab and travel back in time instead, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It paid off. He and an international group of collaborators found a…
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High School Senior Gets Head Start on College Education, Earns MCCC Associate Degree Before Boyertown HS Graduation
Jared Drabick, 18, is in the final stretch of two significant educational milestones. As a senior at Boyertown Area High School, he rounds out his final year with his graduation on June 3. But before that happens, Drabick wore his first cap and gown to Montgomery County Community College’s Commencement on May 19, where he…
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Neumann University to Host Graduate Information Session on June 8
Neumann University will host an in-person information session about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, June 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Two new master’s degrees, scheduled to begin this fall, are the MS in Cybersecurity and the MS in Forensic Psychology. The MS in Cybersecurity is offered online and…
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North Penn School District Celebrates Career of Retiring Superintendent with Farewell Parade
Last week, the North Penn School District community organized a farewell tour to celebrate the impactful career of retiring superintendent Dr. Curtis Dietrich, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Dietrich rode around the community throughout the morning in a 1966 Mustang convertible as students, teachers, and administrators bid him farewell. “It is exciting,” he said. “You…
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Gov. Tom Wolf, Labor Secretary Praise Manor College in Jenkintown, Awards Grant
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visited Manor College recently to participate in a roundtable discussion about the College’s career readiness and digital literacy program. The Wolf Administration awarded the institution a $45,000 grant to provide greater access to employment opportunities in the 21st Century job market. “Students can go out and get a job at a…
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Sound Recording and Music Technology Department Hosting Audio Engineering Society
Audio recording professionals from across the Philadelphia region are invited to Montgomery County Community College’s Blue Bell Campus for a special event highlighting the College’s upgraded and immersive audio recording system. The Sound Recording and Music Technology department (SRT) will host a meeting of the Philadelphia Section of the prestigious Audio Engineering Society (AES) to…
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MCCC Summer Camps Offer Fun, Educational Adventures in Pottstown and Blue Bell
Whether it’s exploring the far reaches of the cosmos, kicking the winning soccer goal, performing beautiful music or cooking something delicious in the kitchen, at Montgomery County Community College there are plenty of new and exciting ways for campers to have fun this summer with MCCC Summer Camps. There are 10 new and returning camps…
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Aussie’s Academic and Athletic Success at Harcum College Garners Him Full Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University
Support. It’s perhaps what Louis Bleechmore will remember most about his two-year experience at Harcum College, which ended this month when he graduated with an associate degree — and a number of people invested in his success. Bryn Mawr was a long way from home for Bleechmore, a native of Sydney, Australia, who arrived in…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Info Session on June 1
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Wednesday, June 1 at 4 PM for adult students and transfer students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for both adult learners and traditional undergraduates. Immaculata…
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MCCC Dual Enrollment Student Earns Associate Degree Before His High School Diploma
When he walked across the stage at Montgomery County Community College’s Commencement this year, Leo Sereni joined a select group of students who have received an associate degree before finishing high school. Sereni, 18, who lives in Phoenixville, is senior class president of Phoenixville Area High School and has been taking courses as a student…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD, President of Gwynedd Mercy University
Deanne H. D’Emilio, President of Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with MONTCO Today about having hit the “parent jackpot” as a child growing up in suburban Pittsburgh; her interest in music and tennis; and her decision to attend Westminster College, Bowling Green State University, and Pitt for nine consecutive years. D’Emilio also discussed the people who…
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Penn State Great Valley Honors More Than 1,000 Graduates at Recent Commencement Ceremony
Penn State Great Valley honored more than 1,000 graduates during a recent commencement ceremony. In addition to hosting graduates from the 2021-22 academic year, alumni who earned their master’s degrees in summer 2019, fall 2019, and spring 2020 were invited to return to campus to celebrate after the COVID-19 pandemic prevented an earlier in-person celebration.…
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