Education
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MCCC Massage Therapy Program Graduates Offer Feel-Good Thanks
Montgomery County Community College’s newest Massage Therapy Program graduates quickly used their new skills and education to show their appreciation and to say “thank you.” Eight students graduated from the program on April 9 and provided 20- to 30-minute chair and table massages to MCCC’s facilities employees to acknowledge their daily work to keep the…
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WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…
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National Science Foundation Awards MCCC Grant for Cell and Gene Therapy Workforce Development
The NSF has awarded a $573,347 grant to Montgomery County Community College to support MCCC’s efforts to build Southeastern Pennsylvania’s advanced technical workforce for the cell and gene therapy industry. The rapidly growing industry of cell and gene therapy holds great promise in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and inherited genetic disorders. Unlike…
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MCCC’s May 1 Online Conference To Assist Autistic and Special Needs Students Transition to Adult Life
Transitioning to adulthood after high school can be a challenging time for Autistic and Special Needs Students, as well as their families. Montgomery County Community College’s Bridging to the Future Conference can help connect students and families to the information, resources, and strategies they need for successful transitions. The free online conference will be held…
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Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in May focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements. They also offer master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition,…
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Graduate of Penn State Great Valley’s MBA Program One of the First Students to Earn Degree at Abington Campus
When Penn State Great Valley first began to offer its MBA program at Penn State Abington, Zeenat Chughtai was finishing her undergraduate degree. Now, less than two and a half years later, Chughtai is one of Abington’s first MBA graduates. Designed for working professionals, PSGV’s MBA program is offered in four locations across the Greater Philadelphia region: Malvern, Abington, Penn…
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Wilmington University Grad Named Executive Director of National Human Services Assembly
Victor Valentine, who holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Wilmington University, was recently named the new executive director of the National Human Services Assembly (NHSA). The NHSA is an association of the leading nonprofit human service organizations in the U.S. It seeks to leverage its collective resources and influence to promote collaboration, diversity…
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Six Months After Student-Led Strike, Impact Still Lingers for Haverford College
A student-led strike at Haverford College brought antiracism reforms to the campus. It also caused disruption and charges of bullying that are keeping the community divided six months on, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Days after Walter Wallace Jr. was shot to death by police in Philadelphia and in response to what students…
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Harleysville Native Kyle Longacre is Appointed New Dean of Workforce and Economic Development at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Longacre, of Harleysville, as the new Dean of Workforce and Economic Development following a competitive national search. He also oversees the launching and implementation of the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation. The Baker Center of Excellence will…
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Students in Harcum College’s Fashion, Photography Programs ‘Put Learning in Play’ with Collaborative Project
Harcum College’s fashion and photography programs recently engaged in a collaborative project at the college’s Art & Design Center. Fashion instructor Angela Edmunds, along with photography director Drew Simcox and instructor Todd Murray, organized a lesson to help students from both programs learn more about what fashion photography demands, while photography students learned more about…
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Bastecki-Perez Inaugurated as MCCC’s Sixth President During Drive-In Ceremony
Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez was inaugurated as Montgomery County Community College’s sixth president. It was held at a special drive-in ceremony at MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. A procession of area community college presidents, former MCCC presidents, special guests, MCCC leadership, and Dr. Bastecki-Perez was led by the festive beat of the East Coast Drumline. The…
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Dr. Emily Kroshus to Speak at Chestnut Hill College’s Biomedical Lecture Series on Concussion Research on April 28
Dr. Emily Kroshus of the University of Washington, who specializes in research on youth sports, concussions, and mental health, will serve as the featured speaker for the College’s annual event on April 28. Chestnut Hill College, in conjunction with its Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences and Center for Concussion Education and Research, will welcome…
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Learn How WilmU Works for You at Virtual Open House on May 6
Get to know Wilmington University … from anywhere! Stop by its Virtual Open House on Thursday, May 6 from 7 AM-5 PM to learn how WilmU works for you. 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…
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Immaculata University to Host Online Admissions Events for Nursing Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies will hold three online admissions events for adult students interested in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. R.N. to B.S.N. Online Information SessionTuesday, April 27 at 6 PM Immaculata’s accelerated R.N. to B.S.N. program offers professional development for registered nurses, providing an accredited, holistic nursing education in patient-centered,…
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Tomorrow! Montgomery County Community College to Host Online Open House Events April 24 & May 4
Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to find out how to benefit from a Montgomery County Community College education with their upcoming virtual open house events. MCCC will host three spring online open house events beginning Saturday, April 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., and again Tuesday, May 4, first from…
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MCCC Named One of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the Nation for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth year in a row, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is recognized nationally for its exceptional commitment to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace and learning environment. “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) have again named MCCC as one of the Most Promising Places to Work…
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PA State Grants Represent Progress in STEMming the Tide of Gaps in Science Education
Governor Tom Wolf is continuing the rollout of his PAsmart initiative with the announcement of $10.8 million in PAsmart Advancing State Grants. Funding will expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and computer science curricula in schools statewide. Together with the PAsmart Targeted State Grants announced last year, the Wolf administration has awarded close to $20 million in STEM support. “Workers in all types of jobs increasingly need to use…
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Glenside’s Arcadia University Opens Student-Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic
Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy opened its student-run pro bono clinic on March 18 to provide no-cost physical therapy to underinsured or uninsured community members. First- and second-year students in Arcadia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will develop rehabilitation strategies and exercises for patients, with oversight by Physical Therapy faculty. This is Arcadia’s first pro bono clinic, and it…
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