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Immaculata’s Virtual Fashion Show Continues Tradition Disrupted by COVID-19 Last Year; Watch Video Here
Immaculata University’s Fashion Merchandising program has completed a virtual fashion show, thus continuing an annual tradition that was disrupted by COVID-19 last year. Through a video presentation, students in the program highlight pieces that they created and explain the business side of the fashion industry, including the importance of sustainability. As done with the traditional…
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Creativity Abounds in Portfolios of Harcum College’s Interior Design Graduates
In lieu of Harcum College’s annual on-campus show, the 2021 graduates of the Interior Design program completed digital portfolios, making their work widely accessible despite the limitations created by the pandemic, while demonstrating that they all acquired the tools and technology to thrive in the profession. Students and faculty faced the virtual format head on.…
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WilmU Joins Collaborative Focused on ‘Setting the Standards’ for Training the Next Generation of Teachers
The next generation of public school teachers depends on the quality — and the availability — of mentor teachers who will show them the way. Wilmington University has joined two school districts, two other colleges with teacher programs, and the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) in an effort to ensure that today’s student-teachers have role…
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WCU to Welcome Inaugural Class of Physician Assistant Students
West Chester University will welcome the first students into its new Physician Assistant Program this July after successfully applying for accreditation-provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). WCU’s is the only physician assistant program in Chester County. The first 27 students enrolling this year, selected from more than…
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Penn State Great Valley LaunchBox, Local Patent Attorney to Host Webinar on Intellectual Property
Have you ever wondered how patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property can be used to protect your growing business? Join the Penn State Great Valley LaunchBox and Kevin Myhre on Thursday, May 20 from 4:30-6 PM for a webinar, entitled “Protecting Your Idea: I.P. Law Basics,” that will discuss the various forms of…
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The Show Must Go On: Perkiomen School Music Program Adapts with Pandemic
By Greg Welsh, Marketing & Communications Assistant at Perkiomen School “The show must go on.” If there was ever a year to question the validity of this timeless, show business expression, well, this was the one. A global pandemic brought on by a disease that spreads primarily through respiratory droplets doesn’t exactly project well for…
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Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above and beyond. Teachers from across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties have been recognized after being nominated for the prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award by their students,…
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Two Montgomery County Vocational Public Schools Among Top 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Two Montgomery County vocational public schools are among the best 25 in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking recently published by the Public School Review. Vocational schools offer a series of courses that prepare individuals for jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. The overall ranking is based on a combined…
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Having Benefitted from Many Advancements During Her Stewardship, Immaculata Extends President’s Contract
Immaculata University’s Board of Trustees has extended the contract of President Barbara Lettiere. Serving as the 10th president of the 100-year-old school and its first lay president, Lettiere is entering her fifth year in office. “The IHM Congregation applauds the leadership of President Lettiere in her intentional strategy of keeping the IHM legacy and mission…
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NAACP’s Cheltenham Branch Tackles Racial Disparities in School Discipline
The Youth Leadership Committee of NAACP’s Cheltenham Branch recently put the spotlight on racial disparities in school discipline with a video of anonymous stories of discrimination within Springfield Township High School, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The group is now inviting the public to talk about ways of promoting anti-racism in schools at a Zoom…
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MCCC’s Launching Women Leaders Event Prepares Female Students for the Workplace
When navigating the job market and workplace, women often face significant challenges including gender stereotypes surrounding appearance and leadership abilities, income inequality, and a lack of female role models. Enter the Women Leaders event! To help female students address these hurdles and others, Montgomery County Community College held a virtual symposium, Launching Women Leaders 2021.…
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Narberth-based Wonderspring’s CEO Doing the Right Thing for Kids Amid Pandemic
Zakiyyah Boone, CEO of Narberth-based Wonderspring Early Education, is determined to do the right thing for kids as the childcare industry finds itself at a pandemic-induced crossroads, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Wonderspring is a nonprofit organization providing tuition-free learning programs for local families. But with the prolonged shift to stay-at-home, the…
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WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021
West Chester University will conclude its in-person celebrations for the Class of 2020 today and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 beginning Friday, May 14. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, the university is hosting smaller, in-person outdoor ceremonies in Farrell Stadium. By hosting 14 smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 one…
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Montgomery County is Home to Eight Out of 50 Best High Schools in PA
Montgomery County is home to eight out of the fifty best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. To determine the rankings for its 2021 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania list, U.S. News & World Report ranked schools performance across six indicators of school quality, including college…
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MCCC Online Panel Discussion May 12: The Benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Please join Montgomery County Community College and their speakers on May 12 for a discussion highlighting the Benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The College’s new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation hosts this great new event and discussion, entitled “How ESOPs Can Unlock Success for Your Business and Transform Our…
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In Need of More Special Education Teachers, Local School District Looks Inward … and Up the Road to WilmU
Special education teachers are in demand nationwide. Over the past year, one particular school district’s collaboration with Wilmington University helped it fill this critical need with qualified staff. “In order to accommodate more learners with disabilities, the Colonial School District (in New Castle, Del.) needed more teachers with a special education endorsement,” said WilmU assistant…
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Manor College 2021 Commencement Speaker Announced
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Manor College‘s graduating class of 2021 will drive into campus and attend a uniquely styled and meaningful Drive-In Commencement ceremony, surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni. 100+ students, who have demonstrated their competence and excellence through hard work, dedication and resilience, will receive their long-awaited Bachelor degrees in…
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Penn State Great Valley Expands Entrepreneurial Outreach, Celebrates Anniversary of LaunchBox
One year ago, Penn State Great Valley announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial outreach with the inception of the Great Valley LaunchBox, which helps early-stage entrepreneurs turn good ideas into great businesses. “We’re thrilled to expand the services we offer the local entrepreneurial community,” said Leo Daiuto, entrepreneur-in-residence and LaunchBox director. “Our mission is to inspire, advise, and educate.…
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