Education
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Famed Mentalist Performs Virtual Mind-Reading, Illusion Show on April 1 as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Famed mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman will provide an evening of impossible, reality-bending mysteries in “Distant Deceptions: An Interactive Virtual Mind-Reading & Illusion Show” as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala on Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM. Click here to purchase access to the event. For more information, contact…
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Customers Bank Donates $20,000 to Reading Area Community College
Richard Ehst, President and Chief Executive Officer of Customers Bank and Dr. Susan Looney, President of Reading Area Community College participated in presentation ceremony on March 12 acknowledging Customers Bank’s contribution of $20,000 to Reading Area Community College. Customers Bank’s contribution will create scholarships for dual-enrollment high school students that are earning early college credits.…
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Wilmington University Earns Spot on Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2021 Transfer Honor Roll
Through generous transfer credit acceptance and flexible bachelor’s degree completion programs, Wilmington University strives to provide transfer students with a smooth experience and personalized support. As a result, WilmU is one of 150 colleges and universities nationwide that have been recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with a spot on its 2021 Transfer Honor Roll.…
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Manor College to Host a Virtual Ukrainian Dialogue on Thursday, March 18
On Thursday, March 18 at 6:30pm, Manor College is hosting a virtual Ukrainian Dialogue. The event, entitled 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence, Part I: Russian Invasion and Military Relationship with the U.S., is a special event discussing 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence, celebrate the anniversary of Ukrainian independence and hear from experts about this historic…
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Montgomery County Teachers Feel Relief As They Start Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
Montgomery County teachers have started receiving COVID-19 vaccines and are once again getting excited about returning to classrooms, write Erin McCarthy, Maddie Hanna, and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among them is Cheltenham High School English teacher Kristin Keiser, for whom the vaccination will mean flexibility to go into her school building. This…
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Arcadia University Announces Reduced Tuition for Summer 2021 Programs
To help address challenges students and families may be facing due to COVID and other disruptions, Arcadia University is offering a reduced rate of tuition for its 2021 Summer Session programs. Undergraduate rates will be reduced by nearly 20%, and master’s-level education programs by nearly 10%. Undergraduate transfer student applicants who have been accepted to…
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Malvern Bank Demonstrates Its Commitment to Education Through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Malvern Bank, National Association is renowned for charitable giving and supporting a wide array of efforts and initiatives that aim to better the communities it serves. To exemplify the bank’s commitment to education, it is participating in the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program, which provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Opportunity Scholarship…
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WCU Opens Doors to the STEM Workplace: More Seats at a Longer Table
Working professionals in STEM fields are in critical demand, as the number of STEM jobs in the U.S. is projected to grow by 8.9 percent through 2024. With increased job availability, the STEM workplace is looked upon to establish a more welcoming environment for all, including women, people of color, and other groups typically underrepresented…
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These Montgomery County Private High Schools Are Among 2021’s 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to fourteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School making the top five in third place, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on rigorous analysis of U.S. Department of Education academic and student data along with test…
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See Which Montgomery County Public High Schools Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Ten Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2021 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche used rigorous analysis of key statistics using data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and…
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Psychotherapist Warns of the Emotional Toll Remote Learning Has on Youth
While remote learning comes with numerous side effects, nearby Devon psychotherapist Matt Gelber is warning about one emotional side effect that is becoming especially concerning, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. “The active attempted suicide rate has doubled this year,” said Gelber. “This is the greatest mental health crisis of my lifetime.” The doctor,…
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Chestnut Hill College’s New Scholarship Helps Adult Students Finish Their Degrees
Chestnut Hill College’s Helping Others by Providing Education scholarship is helping adult students who have left school to return so they can finish their degrees, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scholarship was established with a $300,000 gift from 1977 alumna and board member Margaret McCaffery and her husband, Michael. It is available…
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Join Abington Friends School on March 13, 2021 for a Virtual Open House
With a school year that has included many different ways of learning and uncertainties, the faculty at Abington Friends School focused the curriculum on student learning and stability. On Saturday, March 13, they invite you to a Virtual Open House with Abington Friends School at 1pm. They will offer an in-depth program with featuring current…
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Immaculata’s Nursing Students Administer Vaccines, ‘Have Hand in Fighting the Pandemic Directly’
COVID-19 has been an overwhelming part of our lives for an entire year now. Fortunately, there is light at the end of this tunnel. We now have three FDA-approved vaccines to help slow the spread of coronavirus, and Immaculata University’s nursing students are stepping up to help. Twenty-seven students from the senior nursing class have…
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Nutrition Prof at WCU Honored for Exceptional Teaching for Dietetic Education
Jeanie Subach, an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her exceptional teaching and student mentorship. Subach earned the NDEP South Eastern Region Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the Dietetic Internship category for…
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Community Colleges Play a Critical Role in Philadelphia Region’s Post-COVID Rebuild
With COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway across the region, the Greater Philadelphia area is set to begin a period of recovery, reconnection, and rebuilding. With the end of the pandemic in sight, there’s one type of institution that has been persistently overlooked for its ability to provide a better life for our region’s citizens – community…
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MCCC Career Services to Host Online Career Fair on March 10
Montgomery County Community College students, alumni and community members are invited to meet and network with area businesses during Montgomery County Community College’s upcoming online Career Fair and Employer Days. Career Services will host two online Employer Days events: Wednesday, March 10 from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 27 from 2-3 p.m. Career fair on Tuesday, April 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.…
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Build a New Future with the Credits You’ve Earned by Attending WilmU’s Virtual Transfer Day on March 16
Build a new future – with the credits you’ve already earned – at a university nationally recognized for excellence and success in transfer pathways. Wilmington University invites you to join it online for its Virtual Transfer Day on Tuesday, March 16 from 7 AM-5 PM: Live chat with faculty and staff, starting at 11 AM.…
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