Education
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Pennsylvania Earns an ‘A’ for Being Among the Best States for Teachers
Pennsylvania is one of the five best states for teachers, according to 2021 ranking recently released by WalletHub. To determine which states will provide educators with the best opportunities and teaching environments, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 main indicators. Criteria included pupil-teacher ratios, average starting salaries, and…
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Bryn Mawr Couple Honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year
Penn State has named Bryn Mawr couple Gene and Roz Chaiken as its 2021 Philanthropists of the Year, according to Penn State News. These longtime benefactors of the University have demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of Penn State. Gene Chaiken is a 1962 graduate of the University, with a degree in business…
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Prepare to Earn the Gold Standard in Project Management with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Sept. 29 and runs from 4:30-7:30 PM for eight consecutive Wednesdays. The workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credential in Project…
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West Chester University Thrives Among Challenges and Points to a Bright Future
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students. To West Chester University President Dr. Chris Fiorentino, a gathering Friday was testimony to the university’s resilience in its ability to thrive during a pandemic. The 150th-anniversary event was attended by several hundred students, faculty, staff, county…
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Montgomery County Community College Unveils Anatomage Tables for Virtual Anatomy Exploration
Students studying health science at Montgomery County Community College this fall will get to use new, groundbreaking technology to study human anatomy and physiology. MCCC purchased two Anatomage Tables this past spring for students and faculty to incorporate in their study of the body. The Anatomage Tables are the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization…
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Harcum College Grad to Host Online Event on Designing Safe Homes for Seniors Who Want to ‘Age in Place’
Ellen Farber, a 2012 graduate of Harcum’s Interior Design program, is an expert on “aging in place,” the process of staying in one’s own home instead of moving to an outside facility. Research shows that more than 90 percent of seniors say they want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Farber is hosting…
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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have joined forces with a Washington, D.C.-based education firm EAB, to make sure students of color and those from underserved communities have as many opportunities…
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Eastern University to Add Football to the School’s Athletic Lineup in Fall 2022
Starting in the fall of 2022, Eastern University will expand its athletic offerings with the addition of football. The Eagles will start to compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference the following fall. “We look forward to the many ways this will positively impact the student experience at Eastern University,” said Athletic Director Eric McNelley. “With…
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MCCC Hosting Free Online Technology & Learning Conference Friday, Sept. 24
Following a year of working and learning from home, educators and technology experts will soon come together to share what they’ve discovered and discuss what the classrooms of the future may soon look like. Montgomery County Community College will host it’s annual Technology & Learning Conference Friday, Sept. 24, online from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The…
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Amazon Aims to Gain & Keep Montgomery County Employees with Incredible Incentive
In the tightening job market, Amazon, which has facilities in Norristown and King of Prussia, is offering to pay college tuition for over 750,000 U.S. employees as an incentive to reduce turnover and bring in new employees, writes Chip Cutter for The Wall Street Journal. Amazon will cover the cost of tuition and books for…
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Turning Experts into Educators: WilmU Equips Its Newest Faculty Members with Skills to Succeed in the Classroom
Teachers have to learn how to teach. If they want to be effective teachers, if they want to have a positive impact on their students, each must spend some time studying how education works before they set foot in a classroom. This doesn’t always happen, though, especially at the college level. “Most of the people who…
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Don’t Miss DeSales MBA Program’s Power Breakfast on September 22
On September 22, 2021, the DeSales University MBA Program will be hosting a Power Breakfast entitled, Effective Leadership in the Digital Age. The presenter will be Paul Leese, EVP, of Keenan-Nagle Advertising and a DeSales Alum ’98 and ’01. Paul found DeSales through a hometown connection. “My parish priest, Fr. Langan, used to be in…
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Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Partners with Immaculata University to Offer Dual Enrollment Courses
Officials from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Bucks County and Immaculata University joined to sign an official agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership that offers dual enrollment courses and an Academic and Career Academy for CEC students. With the partnership, Immaculata will provide three unique opportunities for CEC students to…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visit MCCC
Community colleges are often called the “nation’s best-kept secret,” but that secret is finally become unveiled, particularly at Montgomery County Community College where the spotlight recently was shining. On Sept. 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean visited MCCC to learn more about the college and meet students to hear about…
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Malvern Prep To Unveil “Wall of Distinction” Honoring Community Members Who Have Made Social Impact
On September 15th, Malvern Preparatory School, an independent Augustinian school for boys, will induct an Inaugural Class of alumni and community members to an honorary institution that brings an entirely new meaning to ‘Hall of Fame.’ While many schools, including Malvern, have programs to commemorate athletic achievements, The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University Among Best for Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility in its Best Colleges 2022 issue. Neumann was also ranked among the best for social mobility in 2021, the first year that the magazine included rankings for that category. Neumann was #62 in the…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents, who were very spiritual, had on him; and his ear for music and how it helped with the difficult move to the Philadelphia area his family made when he was…
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Neumann University Opens First-Ever Food Pantry for Students
For the first time in its history, Neumann University has opened a food bank for students. The Knights’ Pantry, meant to alleviate food insecurity among enrolled students, began operations on Sept. 8 on the fifth floor of the Rocco Abessinio Building. The pantry offers non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to any undergraduate or graduate…
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