Education
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Chestnut Hill Hospital Nurse Pays It Forward By Participating in Steelers Run and Walk After It Provided Her with Scholarship
Three decades ago, Katie Senay-Davis, a Chestnut Hill Hospital nurse, won a scholarship through the Steelers Run and Walk that helped her graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, writes Teresa Varley for the Steelers. This year, Senay-Davis has returned to Pittsburgh to participate in the race in person with her family as a way of…
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WCU’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off with President’s Address, Outdoor Fanfare on Sept. 17
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino will formally kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary in his “welcome back” address to students, faculty, staff, and the community on Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Using the historic, in-person moment, Fiorentino will: celebrate WCU’s numerous successes, including healthy enrollments detail new national…
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See How Montgomery County Colleges Ranked Among Best in Pennsylvania
To determine the best colleges in the Keystone State, Niche performed a rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data collected both from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews from students and alumni. According to a recently released list by Niche, two Montgomery County colleges ranked among the top 10…
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Explore the Possibilities at Valley Forge Military Academy Open House on Saturday Sept. 18
Valley Forge Military Academy – a leadership institution comprised of a middle school and high school – invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a socially distant Open House on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 AM-12 PM. Educating boys in grades 7-12, VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and…
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Harcum’s Most Recent Graduates Give High Praise to the College’s Faculty, Quality of Education
Whether evaluating the quality of instruction, preparedness of faculty, or level of enthusiasm for their subjects, Harcum College’s most recent graduates gave high marks in the 2021 Graduate Exit Survey. Annually, the Office of Student Life surveys graduating students regarding multiple facets of their education — from Academic Affairs and Campus Activities to Campus Safety…
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MCCC’s College Connections Experience Program Helped Student Reach Her Goals
Growing up in a small town in Hartford County, Indiana, Bailey “Sunny” Funkhouser often would use her creative talents to help others and herself get through difficult times. Following her high school graduation, she moved with a friend to Texas and explored different jobs but did not find any of them satisfying. She eventually moved…
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Da Vinci, Hemingway, the Underground Railroad, and More: Penn State Great Valley Announces Fall Events
Penn State Great Valley has announced the return of in-person community events. Beginning on Sept. 13, the campus’s Henry Art Gallery will host the Da Vinci Art Alliance exhibit “Celebration of Trees,” which supports improved environmental policies and draws attention to climate change. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM. Sandra Spanier, Penn State…
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Solid Leadership, Strategic Decisions Make WCU the Crown Jewel of the State System of Higher Education
West Chester University, currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, has emerged as the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s most successful institution. Susan Snyder covered the academic distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in 1871, WCU has continued to grow, despite the state system losing 22 percent of overall enrollment since 2010. The school, which is…
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Make Your Move with a Grad Degree from WilmU; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Sept. 22
Make your move with a graduate degree from Wilmington University! Find out how at a WIlmU Graduate Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 7 AM-7 PM. At this event, you can: Chat live with WilmU faculty and staff starting at 11 AM, and learn about WilmU’s academic colleges, financial aid, advising, transfer credit…
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Montco Ranks High Among Counties with the Most College Graduates in PA
Stacker compiled the list using U.S. Census Bureau data. Counties and are ranked based on the highest percent of the population aged 25 years and over that have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Montgomery County is one of the counties with the most college graduates in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker.…
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New Director of Abington Friends School’s Upper School Wants to Become ‘Fluent in Quakerism,’ Focus on Equity
Brendon Jobs, the new Director of Upper School at Abington Friends School, brings both big goals and years of experience in diverse academic institutions to his new role, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But first, the former director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Haverford School wants to get to know…
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Neumann Students Excited to Be Back on Campus for Fall Semester
More than 600 Neumann University students moved into residence halls on August 26-29 in preparation for the August 30 start of fall classes. Family members carried refrigerators, microwaves, televisions, clothing, and other necessities of college life into five residence halls during the sweltering summer heat, aided by smiling Neumann volunteers. Resident students were required to…
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Immaculata to Host Open House for Undergrads on Sept. 18
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 AM-1 PM for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Due to health and safety precautions, students may…
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Bryn Mawr’s Baldwin Head of School Talks Innovation Center, Pandemic Lessons
The Baldwin School, the all-girls pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Bryn Mawr institution, is following in the footsteps of its higher education counterparts by implementing high-end technology and concentrating on interdisciplinary learning, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In August, the school broke ground on a multimillion-dollar Innovation Center. The new facility will be…
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Neumann Lecture: The Path to Sainthood for Fr. Bill Atkinson
In the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church, Bill Atkinson was the first quadriplegic to be ordained as a priest. After being paralyzed in a tragic tobogganing accident, he entered the priesthood and taught from 1975 to 2004 at Monsignor Bonner High School. Now, he might be on the path to sainthood. On Thursday, Sept.…
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At Worcester Township Camp, Youth with Intellectual Disabilities Learn Skills They Need to Get Jobs
A camp in Worcester Township, which is run by Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley nonprofit, prepares youth with intellectual disabilities for the workforce, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. On a serene 77-acre site, young people learn many of the skills they need to be able to secure a job. “The idea…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Highest Paid School Districts in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to four of the highest-paid school districts in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by the World Scholarship Forum. Lower Merion School District ranked highest on the list in second place. It is one of the most affluent school areas in the state as well as one of the richest in…
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Neumann Students Excited to Be Back on Campus Today
More than 600 Neumann University students moved into residence halls on August 26-29 in preparation for the August 30 start of fall classes. Family members carried refrigerators, microwaves, televisions, clothing, and other necessities of college life into five residence halls during the sweltering summer heat, aided by smiling Neumann volunteers. Resident students were required to…
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