Education
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Nine Montgomery County School Districts Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022
Montgomery County is home to nine of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a recently published ranking by Niche. To determine the 2022 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed a rigorous analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and…
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MCCC to Host Fall Online Open House Saturday, Oct. 16, and Pre-Open House Drive-Through Events
As the temperature begins to drop and the leaves are changing color, it must mean fall is here. At Montgomery County Community College, it also means it is time for the return of the Fall Online Open House. MCCC Office of Admissions will host the virtual informational event Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10-11 a.m. The…
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WCU to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with Full Slate of Events
Celebrating West Chester University’s 150th anniversary, “Once Upon a West Chester” is the theme for WCU’s 2021 Homecoming from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. The Alumni Association welcomes alumni for reunions and other events all weekend. West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Sociology will host visitors to its two current exhibits from 4-6 PM…
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Meet the Director: Dr. Karen Kent, DeSales MBA Program
In Montgomery County and the surrounding areas, The DeSales University and its MBA program has been at the forefront of graduate education for years, thanks in part to the Director of the Program, Dr. Karen Kent. Dr. Karen Kent joined DeSales MBA in July of 2019 as Director of the MBA Program. She came to…
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Center School in Abington: A Proven Approach to Educating Children Who Learn Differently
Entering the Center School at 2450 Hamilton Avenue in Abington, PA, is something that everyone should experience. As you open the doors, you hear laughter, you see artwork on the walls, you feel the “vibe” of this beautiful building. What you are experiencing is over 30 years of dedication to educating children who learn differently.…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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WCU Dedicates Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, Transforming Entrance to Campus and the Borough
Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware, members of West Chester University’s Class of 1982, the gateway to campus has been transformed and the borough of West Chester is now even more engaging. Located at the northwest corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue, The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, which features a…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Virtual Open House on Wednesday
Penn State Great Valley will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5-6 PM. Attendees will watch informational presentations to learn more about Penn State Great Valley’s graduate degrees and professional development programs. Discover how an advanced degree or certificate can move the needle on and advance your career. Collect information on…
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Unveils a New Approach to Student Schedules, “Monarchs in Motion”
Selecting the learning environment that will best nurture and develop your daughter during her high school years is a momentous decision that can influence the rest of her life. Understanding that this time in her life is formative, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School continues to innovate and provide opportunities for students to enrich and balance…
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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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Four Gwynedd Mercy Students Recognized By the National Merit Scholarship Program
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have included two students from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School among approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Anna Marie Patti ’22 and Hayley Young ’22 have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Opening Reception for ‘Celebration of Trees’ Art Exhibit on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley will host an in-person opening reception for its latest art exhibit, “Celebration of Trees,” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM in the Henry Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display at Penn State Great Valley until December 7 and features works by artists in the Da Vinci Art Alliance…
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Immaculata University Expands Its Nursing Facilities with New Simulation Lab
Immaculata University has expanded its nursing facilities by opening a new nursing simulation laboratory. Each year, Immaculata educates more than 350 nursing students within a variety of programs. “Students will benefit from practicing in a simulated hospital environment that will prepare them for the real world of nursing,” said Dr. Sharon Barnes, assistant professor and…
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Food Fight: WCU Receives $162,000 Check from Aramark to Help Combat Student Hunger
West Chester University students experiencing food insecurities, including those who are student-athletes, will benefit greatly from a generous gift of $162,000 from Aramark that was recently presented to WCU President Chris Fiorentino. In addition to its $112,000 philanthropic support of WCU students, Aramark, which is currently the presenting sponsor of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, presented…
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Eleven Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Eleven Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2022 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche used a rigorous analysis of key statistics using data provided by the U.S. Department of Education…
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La Salle College High School: Building a Community Inside Its School
Choosing a high school for your son is a big decision as it can put him on a positive path for his future. When you choose a school like La Salle College High School, you are giving your son the opportunity to be part of a very special community. “I think a lot of schools…
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Montgomery County School Named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Seven local schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Seven local schools have won the honor of being named National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. 325 schools from across the country, which…
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Presidential Symposium on Diversity to Feature Scientist Who Helped Develop the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Montgomery County Community College is honored to have Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett – one of the lead scientists who helped to develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – as this year’s speaker for the annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity on Wednesday, Oct. 20, starting at 12:30 p.m. “We are delighted to have Dr. Corbett to not only…
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