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Get Creative with the Greater Norristown Art League Summer Art Camp
Greater Norristown Art League summer art camp opens up a whole world of possibilities for your children. Kids ages 7 to 13 years old get to stretch and be creative, exploring their inventive skills. Taught by Diane DeRogatis, this summer art camp is truly a great place to be this summer! She is a certified art…
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Nine Montco School Districts Are Among Decade’s Top 50 Highest-Scoring in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County school districts are among the top 50 highest-scoring school districts of the decade in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To see which districts had the highest-scoring students in the last decade, analysis by the Pittsburgh Business Times, a sister paper of the Philadelphia Business Journal, compared data from…
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Gilbertsville Girl Who Took Her First Class at 12 Graduates from Montgomery County Community College at 15
Abigail Brand, of Gilbertsville, has proven that age is but a number after graduating from Montgomery County Community College at just fifteen and delivered the commencement speech, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I was actually 12 when I took my first class,” said Brand. She emphasized that a college degree is within reach for others…
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Abington Friends School Students Practice Stewardship of the Earth, Seek Ways to Help the Community
An important skill that is taught at Abington Friends School (AFS) as part of an extensive Quaker education, is love and respect for the earth and its inhabitants. The students are taught to be stewards of the environment and to learn and be advocates for social responsibility. During the 2020-2021 year, the school’s Center for…
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Despite Unforeseen Obstacles, Manor College Students Reach Finish Line With 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The Manor College 2021 Commencement featured a drive-In format, allowing students to watch and participate in the ceremony while adhering to COVID protocols. Madelyn Rivera thought she found balance in her life. The mother of three managed a job as a healthcare worker while attending a full slate of classes at Manor College. Then the…
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Montgomery County Superintendents Push PA Lawmakers to Reform Charter School Funding
Superintendents from all local counties pressed state lawmakers earlier this week to change the way in which charter schools are funded, warning that inaction might lead to program cuts and increase in the cost to taxpayers, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During pandemic-defined 2020, thousands more students throughout the state left traditional public…
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Take Your Career to the Next Level at WilmU’s Graduate Virtual Open House on June 3
Take your career to the next level at Wilmington University’s Graduate Virtual Open House on Thursday, June 3 from 7 AM-7 PM. Attendees will be able to: Prospective students’ application fee will be waived at this event. WilmU serves the unique needs of working adults seeking advancement through higher education. Its diverse degree and certificate…
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Huntingdon Valley Library Serves Public Throughout Pandemic & Beyond
While some adjustments had to be made due to COVID-19, the Huntingdon Valley Library has continued to serve the public throughout the pandemic, reports Lucy Bustamante for NBC 10 Philadelphia. During the mandatory shutdowns, the library immediately moved to an online service. The staff were issuing library cards from home, answering reference questions on their…
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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 DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without sacrificing…
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As Field of Emergency Planning and Management Evolves, Immaculata Has This Grad Ready to Meet the Challenge
People who know Chris Noll, a recent graduate of Immaculata University, are likely not surprised that he earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning and Management. He is following in the footsteps of both of his parents, who have volunteered with disaster response organizations. Noll has served his community and his country throughout his lifetime.…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates its 54th Commencement with Three Drive-in Ceremonies
With horns honking and families cheering, Montgomery County Community College and the Class of 2021 celebrated its 54th Commencement during three drive-in ceremonies on Thursday, May 20, held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. Starting in the morning, the graduates filled the Morris Road parking lot in decorated cars for each ceremony. The…
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Freshman and Upperclassmen Ushered off Penn State Campus
In a bid to improve its inclusivity, Penn State has approved a proposition to remove gendered and binary terms from the university’s course and program descriptions, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. These include references to “freshmen” and “upperclassmen.” Proposition AD84 Preferred Name and Gender Identity Policy was approved by Penn State’s Faculty…
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Tourism and Hospitality Management Courses Available at MCCC Pottstown Campus
Students studying in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will soon have a second location to study, as courses in the program will be offered in-person at the College’s Pottstown campus starting this fall. “We are looking forward to bringing Tourism & Hospitality Management courses to our Pottstown campus,”…
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Students Will Need Support Beyond Academics in the Fall to Counter Pandemic
This has been a school year like no other. My name is April Thomas and I am the Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth. That means I am in charge of leading the Leadership Academy and Choices Program at TLC. After the building shutdown in spring 2020, my teachers and…
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Triple Major at WCU Earns Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Uruguay
This time next year, Maeve King will be in Uruguay, South America, as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA). At West Chester University, King is a triple major in Spanish, German, and Political Science, with a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies. The support of inspiring faculty is one reason King, who grew up…
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With Steely Resolve, Female Student Wins Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Competition
A hand-crafted tribute to her grandfather earned a statewide honor for Abygail Jacobes, student at Upper Bucks County Technical School. Jacobes, a senior, won first place for her entry in the 2021 Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Sculpture Competition. “Flowers for David” is a study in contrasts. From a solid, boxy vase emerges a delicate floral arrangement composed of carbon steel. “I like flowers,” Jacobes said. “My grandfather, David…
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Salus University Plans Traditional Fall Semester
Salus University has recently released plans for upcoming semesters, signaling a more traditional Fall 2021 semester with in-person learning, labs, and clinical facilities for all programs more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic drove students to online learning. For the summer semester, many didactic classes will continue online with some programs offering in-person or…
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Harcum College Hosts Drive-Through Commencement; Grads Stop for Diploma, Photo at President’s House
More than 175 graduates of Harcum College – many of them accompanied by family members – piled into their cars and drove through the campus’s back parking lot to receive their diplomas from President Jon Jay DeTemple. The 105th Commencement began at 9 AM with the Dental programs and continued through 4 PM with Human…
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