Education
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Manor College Cuts Ribbon on New Veterinary Technology Space Amid Power Outage
Despite a power outage, Manor College officials cut the ribbon on the school’s new Veterinary Technology space, Nevels Hall. “These renovations will allow us to enhance our program,” said Stephanie Marks, DVM and director of the Veterinary Technology program at Manor College. “Students in the first two years of our program are spent here getting…
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Elective Course at Penn State Great Valley Prompts Career Pivot for This Grad Student
Penn State Great Valley student Paul Minninger has been busy this year, writes Christy Selagy for the university. That’s not to say he wasn’t busy before — less than two years after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance in 2016 at Penn State’s University Park campus, he enrolled in Great Valley’s MBA program after hearing…
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WEDnetPA Grants for Workforce Training are Available Now
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division encourages eligible Montgomery County companies to apply for WEDnetPA funding for the new fiscal year which began July 1, 2021. WEDnetPA is a state training reimbursement grant program where eligible companies can receive state grants to help pay for workforce training. MCCC receives an annual allocation, which it…
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Montgomery County Community College Office of Marketing and Communications Wins National Awards
The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Office of Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) was nationally recognized recently for the work it performed on several unique campaigns in 2020. MARCOM earned a gold Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for the “Carvertise: Painting the Town Montco” campaign. The project involved wrapping…
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Former PSU Football Star the Keynote Speaker at Penn State Great Valley’s Golf Outing on Aug. 24
Penn State Great Valley will host its ninth annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. This year’s outing will support the Great Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State, which encourages community members, students, and faculty to generate innovative and commercially viable solutions to existing and…
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See Where Montgomery County Ranks Among the Top Communities for Education in 2021
Montgomery County has placed among the 25 top communities for education in the nation, writes Elliott Davis for U.S. News & World Report. To determine the ranking, U.S. News & World Report compared more than 3,000 counties and county-equivalents based on how they performed in education-related metrics, such as school proximity and expenditures per pupil.…
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Immaculata Responds to Market Need with New Associate Degree in Cybersecurity
Immaculata University is expanding its associate degree offerings to include the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity. “Immaculata University currently offers a robust Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity,” said Dr. Angela Tekely, vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Based upon market need, we are expanding the offering in cybersecurity to include an associate degree. Our…
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Montgomery County Community College Welcomes New Deans
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three deans following competitive, nationwide searches. Dr. Timothy Brown is the Dean of the Liberal Arts Division, Cheryl DiLanzo is the Dean of the Health Sciences Division and Terence Lynn is the Dean of the Business & Professional Studies Division. As the new…
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For the First Time Worldwide, Jenkintown’s Manor College Debuts Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate
The post-Baccalaureate Catechetics certificate program at Manor College is designed for catechists or laypeople who have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to specialize in the Eastern Christian Tradition. Starting in Fall 2021, Manor College will offer an Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate, designed at educating catechists or laypeople with a Bachelor’s Degree who want to specialize…
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Advance Your Career With an MBA From DeSales University
Find yourself wanting to gain an edge against the competition or stack up against your colleagues? How about gain more education to move yourself up the business ladder? As an ambitious working professional, you deserve a high-quality, affordable MBA that fits your lifestyle. In the DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without…
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Center Valley’s DeSales MBA Program Helps Local Doctor Prepare for Pandemic
There was no playbook to prepare local health networks for the global medical crisis that arrived on the doorstep of the United States earlier this year. And so, as cases of COVID-19 began to mount here and across the country, it was up to people like Dr. Jennifer Stephens to create their own plan. “When…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Receives Increase in W.W. Smith Scholars Program Funding
The Trustees of the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust awarded Manor College with a one-year, $49,000 scholarship program grant for the upcoming academic year. The grant is more than a 60 percent increase over prior years at Manor. “The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust is an important partner to Manor College,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor…
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Pennsylvania System for Distributing State Education Aid Among the Most Regressive in Nation
Pennsylvania state spending on K-12 public education is among the lowest in the nation. Worse, its distribution has been ranked one of the most regressive, writes Dale Mezzacappa for WHYY. The Keystone State spent $26.5 billion on K-12 education in 2012, which put it in sixth place based on total spending amount. Per student, Pennsylvania…
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Penn State Great Valley’s NoonTimeU Series Returns with Pair of Webinars in Late July
Taking breaks is important. Step away from your daily routine, spend some time with Penn State Great Valley’s free educational events, and learn something new from experts. The NoonTimeU webinar series covers an array of topics to help with your personal and professional development. The Future of Work: A Model for a Post-Pandemic WorkplaceTuesday, July 27 |…
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Wilmington University’s Promise Grants Aim to Cultivate More Teacher Diversity
In elementary school classrooms, racially and ethnically diverse student populations benefit from diversity among their teachers. In most school districts, however, teacher diversity is in short supply. A new scholarship opportunity developed by Wilmington University’s College of Education seeks to change the face of teaching, starting with three aspiring educators. WilmU’s Promise Grants program kicked…
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Neumann University to Offer Graduate Degree in Forensic Psychology
Neumann University will offer a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology starting in the fall of 2022. The program is designed for people now working in law enforcement, corrections, social services or psychology who want to develop skills in psychological and intelligence analysis in the criminal and civil justice systems. The degree focuses on understanding, evaluating,…
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Immaculata Hosting Series of Online Info Sessions for Grad Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in July focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications and educational endorsements, and master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition, and athletic…
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Montgomery County Community College Launches ‘Montco on the Move’ Podcast
The stories of the people who help make Montgomery County Community College great are as interesting and unique as they are diverse. Now you’ll get a chance to hear all about them. MCCC has launched the “Montco on the Move” podcast. Join hosts Molly Hafner, director of Marketing, and Jared Brown, assistant dean of Academic…
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