Education
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Montgomery County School Districts Already Experiencing Shortage of Substitute Teachers
Upper Merion School District, like many school districts in the Philadelphia region, is already feeling the acute shortage of substitute teachers, write Kristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’ve never seen it like this,” said Caitlin Navarro, human resources director for the Upper Merion School District. To help with…
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New Lantern Maker Lights Up This Year’s Lantern Night at Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College continued its tradition of Lantern Night on October 24, but this year the lanterns were created by a new maker for the first time in decades, writes the Bryn Mawr College News. Lantern Night is a ceremony held on an evening in late October where first-year students gather and sophomores present lanterns…
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Bryn Mawr’s Main Line Classical Academy Merges Classical Training with Scientific Rigor
Emsi Burning Glass CEO Matt Sigelman has turned his belief that better training is needed for jobs across the economy into a Bryn Mawr school steeped in the wisdom of the Ancient World, writes Christine M. Johnson-Hall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sigelman co-founded Main Line Classical Academy, which merges classical training with scientific rigor, with…
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Gov. Wolf Selects WCU Prof to Represent PA Redistricting Advisory Council at Public Listening Session
John J. Kennedy, a West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Gov. Tom Wolf for the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, a group tasked with ensuring integrity and fairness when Pennsylvania’s congressional map is redrawn. Once every 10 years, Pennsylvania draws new congressional…
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2020-2021 Digital Annual Report ‘Montco For All’ Highlights ‘A Year of Learning’
Montgomery County Community College recently published its digital 2020-2021 Annual Report “Montco For All.” The report highlights the “Year of Learning” that included the inauguration of its sixth president, MCCC’s ongoing recovery efforts during the pandemic and economic and social injustices, and several new projects, programs, and initiatives on the horizon. “The 2020-2021 Annual Report is…
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Chestnut Hill College Celebrates Special Golden Griffins Ceremony
At Chestnut Hill College, their alumni are the heartbeat of our institution. Every year, it is the great pleasure of the College to celebrate and honor a very special group of alumni, their Golden Griffins. Golden Griffins are alumni who have graduated from the College 50 years ago or more, and each year, a new class is…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Student Studying Pre-Nursing, Will be Learning Remotely Until Summer 2022
Riley Baltimore admits that she prefers learning in person. There’s just a different element sitting in a classroom to write notes and learn from the professors, she says But when the call came to serve her country, virtual learning became necessary to complete her degree at Manor College. Baltimore deployed for the military during Summer…
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Chestnut Hill College Receives PSMLA Award For Excellence in World Languages
In celebration of a fervent commitment to the study of world languages, Chestnut Hill Chestnut is proud to be the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Merit Award. Given annually, the PSMLA Merit Award recognizes the dedication of individuals and institutions who have provided exceptional service in promoting and supporting the…
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MCCC and Aon Celebrate New Apprenticeship Collaboration
Montgomery County Community College and professional services firm Aon plc are celebrating a new apprenticeship collaboration that will help students get an advanced start on developing their careers while earning their associate degrees. “Professional apprenticeships like this model provide an opportunity for students to establish careers that provide family-sustaining wages, creating an inclusive economic recovery…
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Immaculata University Offers Four-Week Classes During Winter Session
Immaculata University’s winter session, which begins Dec. 13 and ends Jan. 7, will offer a number of courses covering diverse topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All classes are online, and undergraduate courses will be discounted at $300 per credit during this time. Winter offerings include popular courses in world civilization, business, art, healthcare,…
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No Student Left Out in the Cold: WCU to Host Coat Drive for ‘Golden Rams in Need’
With temperatures ready to drop soon, West Chester University’s Office of Residence Life and Housing Services is joining forces with the university’s on-campus Resource Pantry to coordinate a coat drive to make sure “no student is left out in the cold.” The coat drive is designed to assist WCU students who may not be able…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College to Host Next Installment of Ukraine Dialogue Series
Manor College is pleased to host the next Ukraine Dialogue series, 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence – Linguistic, Financial, and Religious Implications. The panel for the event includes Ambassador Oksana Marakova, Minister Natalie Jaresko, and U.S. Congressman Joe Hoeffel. Maragova started as the First Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine and became the government’s entitled…
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Chestnut Hill College Kicks Off Humanities & Wellness Week with Series of Seminars
“Wellness week was originally designed to highlight our new Health Humanities minor, which is a course of study where students learn how humanities-based skills such as listening, understanding narrative, developing cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, and developing and managing empathy can enhance and improve clinical practices and interactions,” says Suzanne Del Gizzo, Ph.D., Chair of the…
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Perkiomen School is Excited to Host an Open House Event This Week on Friday, October 15
Perkiomen School invites prospective families to learn more about their day and boarding experiences for students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates. The independent school, located in Pennsburg, PA, will be hosting both in-person and virtual events throughout the fall and winter. At this school, students uncover possibilities. The supportive environment enables students to discover what…
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Chestnut Hill College’s Harry Potter Academic Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Scholarship
Chestnut Hill College’s Annual Harry Potter Academic Conference will mark its tenth anniversary this year, taking place on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th. The two-day festival will feature a series of LIVE discussions* with academic scholars on the topic of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World that will be screened in-person on the…
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MCCC Foundation Hosting Free Online Estate Planning Seminar on Oct. 20
Life gets busy and it often becomes difficult to find the time to plan for the future. For the sake of our loved ones, though, it is important to pause our hectic schedules and make those plans. Montgomery County Community College Foundation can help with that vital planning with its upcoming online seminar, “Estate Planning:…
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Air Line Pilots Association to Donate $50,000 to WCU for Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) — the largest pilot union in the world and a champion of all aspects of aviation safety — will present a $50,000 gift to West Chester University for the Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship Endowment Fund. Joseph Genovese, Vice President of Finance-Treasurer of ALPA, will present a check to WCU President Christopher…
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NBC News: Downingtown Area School District Faces Backlash from Parents, Advances Equity Nonetheless
According to a new NBC analysis, the parental pushback against diversity measures in the Downingtown Area School District may have helped educators’ efforts to make the student body more inclusive. Tyler Kingkade and Nigel Chiwaya reported on the inverse relationship for NBC News. In 1994, the Downingtown Area School District only had five percent of…
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