Education
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WCU’s Online MBA Remains a Top Program on Two Lists from U.S. News & World Report
In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, West Chester University’s online graduate programs continue to be ranked highly among more than 1,200 programs surveyed by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022 best graduate programs. Only regionally accredited institutions whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online were evaluated. WCU’s online Master of Business…
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MCCC’s ‘Veteran’s Power Hour’ Airs the Stories of Veterans in the Community
Montco Radio’s newest series gives a special salute to Montgomery County Community College veterans. Tune in as Matthew Benko, Manager of Veterans Services at MCCC, hosts “Veteran’s Power Hour” a live, one-hour, online radio show airing Fridays at 9 a.m. Each week Benko sits down with veterans from across college students and the community to…
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One Montgomery County Online MBA Program Ranks Among 100 Best in Nation
One Montgomery County online MBA program has found its place among the 100 best in the country for 2022, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. More and more students are turning to online programs to further their education as the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Immaculata President Donates Funds to Add Solar Panels to University’s Newest Building
Immaculata University is doing its part to care for the Earth and its resources. With a generous donation from its president, Barbara Lettiere, the Parsons Science Pavilion, currently under construction, will include 28 institutional-grade solar collector panels. The panels will be mounted on a portion of the building’s roof parapet, which will supply much of…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Sophomore Stars as Three-Sport Athlete
Eddie Fortescue Jr. isn’t the kind of leader known for yelling on the field or for giving impassioned speeches to his teammates. Instead, he leads through his play. It’s a focus, he says, a phase where he’s not messing around, a phase where you zone in and forget everything around you. That fierce but calm…
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Rosemont College Ushers in Major Change: Doubles Freshmen Class Size, Expands On-Campus Housing
Rosemont College President Jayson Boyers is ushering in major changes on the small campus in Bryn Mawr by doubling the size of freshmen class and expanding on-campus housing, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the last five years, freshman enrollment at the school hovered between 70 and 90 students each year. In…
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U.S. News: Neumann’s Online Bachelor’s Degree among Country’s 100 Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the top 100 in the country. In rankings released on January 25, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 74 nationwide and No. 4 in Pennsylvania. Neumann’s program was ranked favorably, even in comparison to online bachelor’s degrees from larger, local universities and…
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Cheyney University Creates Workforce Development Program to Elevate Diversity in Cybersecurity
Cheyney University has launched a Workforce Enhancement Network in Cybersecurity program to provide students with mentorship and on-the-job training in one of the fastest-growing professions, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. Twenty-five adults will be taught how to protect systems, networks, and programs from virtual attacks. “We’ve been thinking about continuing education along this…
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MONTCO Careers — Center School
Since 1989, Center School has educated children who learn differently. Its philosophy is rooted by the belief that every student is capable of academic, social and emotional growth. The Center School faculty is exemplary; its members are responsible for nurturing confidence and elevating each child’s educational development. There are numerous advantages to joining Center School,…
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Fort Washington Elementary School Welcomes Back Students for First Time After Tornado Damaged School Building
Fort Washington Elementary School welcomed students back on Wednesday for the first time after a tornado damaged the school building, reports Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. This was technically the kids’ second day inside the school. They attended classes on September 1, but later that day a tornado touched down and tore apart areas all…
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Fake News: What It Is, How to Spot It, and The Future of Media in Montgomery County
by Garrett McKenzie ’24, Perkiomen School Fake news: a term that is seemingly becoming more common, and that is being used to describe more and more media outlets. It is a term used by all political sides to fuel rhetoric, and one which usually sets most people on edge, ready to argue their favored side’s…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Anticipate College Scholarship Applications from Class of 2022
For the past 53 years, the Green Family Foundation has supported local high schoolers in pursuit of college degrees. It has done so in collaboration with Firstrust Bank, overseeing a scholarship program with far-reaching implications. The charitable outreach is again committing to help area students gain an advanced degree from which to launch a lucrative…
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Abington’s Center School Invites Public to Free Speaker Event with ADHD Expert on Jan. 26
Center School, an educational beacon to Montgomery County families with students who learn differently, is hosting an ADHD virtual seminar on January 26. The free event is part of the school’s ongoing speaker series, which brings workshops, webinars, in-person (as appropriate), and virtual learning opportunities to the community. The late January session features certified life…
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A New You In ’22: Start With a Desales University One Credit Workshop
Give yourself a new start in January of ‘22, enroll in a DeSales University’s 1-credit course today! The DeSales University MBA program is proud to announce its next series of 1-credit courses geared toward the working professional. “Voice of the Customer” will teach you how to capture, analyze and report on customer feedback – expectations,…
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Virtual Webinar Hosted by Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 20: 2022 EITC—State Tax Credit
Join North Montco Educational Foundation for a Virtual Seminar: 2022 EITC: A State Tax Credit for Everyone. Hosted by the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce and Brenton Musselman, CPA, MT, Dunlap SLK, this event will walk you through the giving process. Learn how the Pennsylvania Tax Code allows for this special provision to support public…
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Join Perkiomen School at Their Virtual Winter Open House on January 19
At Perkiomen School, they create possibilities. Their community is a celebration of individuals, their space is transformative by design, and their impact is focused on the future. They know that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of life can only be solved by digging in, taking part, and pushing through. Since 1875, Perkiomen…
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Neumann University Names Theresa Pietsch New Dean of Nursing
Neumann University has named Dr. Theresa Pietsch as the new dean of its School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Pietsch succeeds Dr. Kathleen Hoover, who served as the school’s dean for the last 17 years. Pietsch came to Neumann in 2008 as an assistant professor of nursing and has risen through the ranks, serving as the associate dean…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Info Session on Jan. 22
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will host an admissions information session on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 10 AM-12 PM for high school students and college students interested in transferring. An admissions counselor will provide an overview of academic programs, financial aid, campus life, athletics, and the admissions process. The session will provide time for…
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