Education
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Gwynedd Mercy University Tallies Up Numerous Reasons to Fly with the Griffins
Education has been a part of the Sisters of Mercy — whose foundations serve as the core of Gwynedd Mercy University — long before there even was a Gwynedd Mercy University. Or even its forebear, Gwynedd Mercy College. Or even Sisters of Mercy. History The Sisters of Mercy started with a single visionary in Dublin,…
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MCCC Celebrates 55th Commencement with Three Ceremonies in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College’s 55th Commencement will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during three ceremonies Thursday, May 19, on its Blue Bell Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike. The in-person, drive-in Commencement ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Morris Road parking lot, rain or shine. Students and their…
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See Which Montgomery County Schools Made U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Public High Schools in 2022
Three Montgomery County schools rank among U.S. News & World Report’s 20 best public high schools in Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. U.S. News ranked more than 17,800 public high schools across the nation, rating them based on college readiness, state assessment performance and proficiency, underserved student performance, and graduation…
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Center School, Abington, to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 13
There is nothing better than a beautiful June day to get out and play a round of golf! While golf is considered an individual sport, many golfers prefer to play in twosomes, foursomes, or in larger groups such as golf tournaments. Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the right club to hit…
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Villanova Taps Legendary Coach as Commencement Speaker
Villanova University announced Thursday that outgoing Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright will be the school’s commencement speaker, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winningest coach in Villanova history will also receive an honorary degree. Wright will address graduates at the ceremony May 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Villanova Stadium. The idea of a…
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MCCC Engineering Students Update Colebrookdale Railroad Speeder for Rail Bikes
Engineering students at Montgomery County Community College are working on a unique, environmentally friendly project that is set to benefit Colebrookdale Railroad and the community. Students have been tasked with updating a nearly 70-year-old railroad speeder for the 21st century. In addition to upgrading some of the vehicle’s structural elements, they have been asked to…
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Penn State Great Valley’s LaunchBox Program Allows Students to Advance Entrepreneurial Aspirations
As Penn State Great Valley expands its entrepreneurial offerings, the Great Valley LaunchBox has introduced the Student Startup Project to immerse students in startup culture. Master of engineering management students Nimisha Benoy and Utkarsh Singh have had entrepreneurial aspirations for years, so when they heard about the program, they knew it would be the perfect supplement to their classes. Since November,…
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West Chester University Recognizes 42 Excellent Students for the 1871 Award
This year, 42 West Chester University students have been recognized with the 1871 Awards. Established in 2018, the 1871 Award represents the year in which West Chester University was founded. This year’s awards were presented in late April as the university closed its sesquicentennial year. Limited to an annual maximum of 71 students, the…
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Simulated Grocery Store Helps Students With Autism Build Career Skills in Abington Township
Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Rachel DiCerbo, an occupational therapist at The Nexus School has her dream job helping autistic students learn career skills by participate in a grocery store simulation, called Nex-Mart, in their own school building. Students…
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Saint Joseph’s University Looking to Raise $300M for Multiple New Projects in Lower Merion
Last week, Saint Joseph’s University unveiled a $300 million fundraising campaign to finance several planned capital projects, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campaign comes less than a month before the university finalizes its merger with the University of Sciences. The funds raised will be used on various projects on the school’s…
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18 Months Ago, Bryn Mawr College’s New CIO Hit the Ground Running
Brooke Jones had to hit the ground running when she joined Bryn Mawr College as its Chief Investment Officer 18 months ago, according to a staff report from Bryn Mawr College News. “The Investment Office was established during COVID, which presented no small amount of challenge,” said Jones. “I expected we might encounter a market…
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WCU Recognizes 33 Exceptional Teacher-Scholars Who ‘Bring Excellence to the Classroom’
West Chester University has ushered in an exciting new era for research while remaining committed to its priority of teaching first and foremost. At a time when the university prepares to celebrate its next class of soon-to-be graduates, WCU recently recognized another outstanding academic class — 33 exceptional teacher-scholars whose compelling research efforts are enhancing issues related to…
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Bensalem Besties Kept Their Ties to Each Other and Graduate Together From Penn State Abington
It’s an all-too-common part of growing up: High-school best friends choose different paths, go their divergent ways, and lose touch. But two old chums have bucked that trend, at least for now, reports Penn State Abington. Avi Patel and Dhruv Parekh met as Sophomores at Bensalem High School. They bonded initially over their sheer proximity;…
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Immaculata to Honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with Distinguished Professor Award
Immaculata University will honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with the 2022 Immaculata University Distinguished Professor Award during commencement on May 15. She is a professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. Since attaining full-time status as a professor in 2007, Cuddy-Casey has assumed many roles, such as two terms as the undergraduate psychology department…
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Gwynedd Mercy Directs Largest Gift It’s Ever Received to New Healthcare-Career Training Center
The largest gift in the history of Gwynedd Mercy University will lead to the establishment of a unique approach to training local healthcare professionals. Ryan Mulligan reported on the largesse in the Philadelphia Business Journal. A $10 million gift from the Maguire Foundation will fund the construction of the Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Campus,…
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Join DeSales U for Pie & AI: Penn—Knowledge Graphs and Supply Chain Management Optimization on May 12
Join the team at DeSales University for a session on knowledge graphs and how they can be deployed to improve supply chain management on May 12, from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Pie & AI is a series of Deep Learning.AI meetups independently hosted by community groups, and this event is hosted by ambassador DeSales University, Center for Data…
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Accomplished Commencement Speakers Line Up at Montgomery County Universities This Month
Montgomery County colleges will host a variety of commencement speakers this May, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here’s who you can expect to see at colleges and universities here in Montgomery County. Cultural historian and cookbook author Jessica B. Harris is a 1968 graduate of Bryn Mawr College and will speak on May…
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Thinking of Moving From Public to Private School? Learn More at the Mount Saint Joseph Academy Panel in the Abington Area on May 9
Mount St. Joseph Academy is inviting sixth and seventh grade public school students to their Flourtown campus on Monday, May 9. This information session will include a panel of parents and students discussing the transition from public to private schools, how they came to the decision and how the experiences are different. The panel will…
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