Education
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Community College in Montgomery County Ranks Among Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
Stacker recently compiled a list of the best community colleges in the Keystone State using rankings from Niche. Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) ranks among the top five community colleges in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from MSN Money. Montgomery County Community College came second in Pennsylvania with a Niche grade B-. The Blue…
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Immaculata to Host Christmas Meet-and-Greet on Dec. 1
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet-and-greet event on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 PM in Villa Maria Hall. Prospective students are invited to view Immaculata’s beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy light refreshments. Weather permitting, current students will provide lantern-lit tours of the campus and its holiday lights. This meet-and-greet event will…
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33 Teachers Call Out Sick at One Bucks County High School, Necessitating One-Day Closure
Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown experienced an unexpected closure last Friday, one not caused by weather or other expected factors. Trish Hartman reported the impromptu holiday for 6ABC. When freshman Marcus Kollie heard he would have off last Friday, he thought, “Oh, snap!” And then he went back to sleep. But parents were…
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Qlik Partners with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit to Educate Students on STEM Leadership and Careers
The PA SEED Ecosystem is continuing the Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program for the 2021 – 2022 school year. The CSO Program is for students in 6th – 12th grade who demonstrate an interest in science, technology and/ or innovation and have a desire to impact their community. The overall Program Goals are to: create…
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Ursinus’ First Woman President Has Unique Perspective of Liberal Arts School
Jill Leauber Marsteller, Ursinus College’s first woman president, has a unique perspective of the liberal arts school as a former student, alumna, parent, and senior vice president for advancement, writes Ed Moorhouse for ursinus.edu. While studying at Ursinus, Marsteller originally wanted to teach in high school. But after impressing the then Academic Dean of the College, Richard Bozorth, with…
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Perkiomen School’s Institutes Hone Students’ Passions Through Real-World Skills and Experiences
At Perkiomen School, education gets personal. Faculty members help uncover the passion inside each student and aim to focus that passion by participating in project-based activities and applying hard and soft skills, preparing them for the world outside of school, into college, and beyond. Shaun T. Yorgey, Perkiomen’s Director of Strategic Innovation, has a goal…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College and The Swarthmore Group Partner to Create Student Internship Program
Manor College and The Swarthmore Group, the oldest active, minority-owned Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Pennsylvania, are teaming up on an initiative to increase careers in asset management for minority and first-generation college students. Beginning in January 2022, The Swarthmore Group will provide paid internships to expose Manor College students to the four key functional…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Lecture by Biographer of Abolitionist William Still
William C. Kashatus will discuss his new book, William Still: The Underground Railroad and the Angel at Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley’s Conference Center Building. Based in Philadelphia, Still, a free-born African-American, built a reputation as a courageous leader, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. Still…
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Personalized, Engaging Education Awaits Adult Learners at Villanova; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Nov. 17
Higher education can unlock so many doors for adults looking to further their career, pivot to a new field, or continue a life of learning. No matter your reason for continuing your education, making the step back to school can be challenging while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies…
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New In-Depth Employee Ownership Business Roundtable Series to Start at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College’s Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation (Baker Center) and the Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership (PaCEO) will be starting a new series of roundtable discussions exclusively created for employee-owned companies. The Employee Ownership Business Roundtable series will bring together leaders of companies with established Employee Stock Ownership…
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See Which Montco Colleges Are Among the Top 100 Nationwide WSJ/THE 2022 College Rankings List
Two Montgomery County Colleges are among the top 100 in the nation, according to the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings for 2022. The ranking is based on 15 metrics across four main categories, including student outcomes, the school’s academic resources, student engagement, and the school’s environment. Haverford College broke the top…
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Join DeSales University for The Role of a Leader: A Power Breakfast on November 17th
On November 17, 2021, the DeSales University MBA Program will be hosting a Power Breakfast entitled The Role of a Leader, Leading Others to Lasting Positive Transformation. Join them for a presentation exploring the true role of a leader and learn practical tools to be more effective in leading & developing others. The presenter will…
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Montgomery County Community College Salutes Veterans and Service Members
MCCC has created a special Veterans Day video tribute to recognize, honor, and remember veterans and service members both at the College and throughout the nation today. The tribute includes photographs of and information about those who have served and service men and women, as well as reflections and words of appreciation from college leaders…
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Students Who Serve Their Country Thrive Under DeSales University Veterans Support
At DeSales University, students who are Veterans and served their country are in good hands with Joann Haws, Director, Veterans and Military Services. “I’ve been at DeSales for 30 years, assisting students and veterans after working my way up through the ranks here,” Joann shares. Joann’s very first advisee was a Veteran, one who was…
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$120,000 Check Will Help WCU Students with Small Semester Balances Cross the Finish Line & Graduate
Thanks to a generous gift of $120,000 from Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) and PSECU [credit union], West Chester University students who carry small semester balances that prevent them from scheduling classes for the next semester will be awarded monetary micro awards to help them move closer toward degree completion. Bernie Carrozza, chair of the Board…
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Join Immaculata University for Nursing RN-BSN and ABSN Information Session on Nov. 13
Join Immaculata University for an RN-BSN and ABSN Nursing Information Session on Nov. 13. Interested in earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing? Immaculata University will hold an online information session on Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. for registered nurses and college graduates. Current Immaculata nursing students and faculty members will offer nursing program information,…
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Swarthmore College Students Hope to Reduce Gun Violence With Database
With a goal of reducing gun violence, Swarthmore College students and faculty have created Delaware County’s first interactive homicide database, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware County Homicide Database has been up since Oct. 27. The multi-sourced data researched over several years covers homicides by year, age, race, weapon type, and location. Students in Swarthmore…
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Join Abington Friends School for a Virtual Open House on November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
AFS is excited to welcome you to their virtual Open House on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. Tune in on Zoom to hear from school leaders and community members. Learn more about the application process to become a ‘Roo in 2022 and hear from teachers and students in grade-level division presentations. It’s a great time…
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