Education
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As Enrollment Numbers Continue to Drop, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Proceeds with University Mergers
With enrollment numbers continuing to drop, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is pushing forward with its plans to merge six of its universities into two entities, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, during the board of governors meeting earlier this week, the system has now decided that all schools will retain…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Names Officers for 2021
Montgomery County Community College Board of Trustees elected its new officers for the 2021 calendar year during its monthly public meeting last week held via Zoom. MCCC is governed by a 15-person Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Montgomery County Commissioners to six-year renewable terms. Board members re-elected Frank X. Custer of Upper…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Online Black Diasporic Poetry Reading
Following the success of its Black diasporic poetry workshop, Montgomery County Community College is continuing its year-long celebration of African American poetry by hosting an online community poetry reading, featuring two special guest poet laureates. “Amplifying Our Voices through Black Diasporic Poetry” begins online Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 6-7 p.m. Celebrate an evening of poetry with poetry readings by Montgomery County Poet Laureate David Gaines and Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson. Each will read…
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Stephen F. Berr, of Blue Bell, Longtime Teacher and Planetarium Director Who ‘Made Science Fun,’ Dies Aged 84
Stephen F. Berr, of Blue Bell, a longtime teacher and planetarium director for the Colonial School District known for his infectious love of the space and science education, died on January 30 at 84, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barr challenged his students, friends, and family to investigate the mysteries of the universe…
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Villanova University Mulls Going Virtual as Coronavirus Numbers Spike on Campus
It’s only been a week since the spring semester started at Villanova University and they’ve already logged 186 active coronavirus cases, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fall, Villanova had some in-person instruction but didn’t reach 200 cases until two months into the semester. If the trend continues, the school may return…
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U.S. News: WCU’s Online MBA Among the Best in America
West Chester University’s online Master of Business Administration has achieved a solid ranking on the newly released 2021 U.S. News Online MBA Programs list, checking in at No. 51 nationally. More than 320 eligible institutions are on the list. U.S. News also released its list of the top Online MBA Programs for Veterans, placing WCU…
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Discover How to Advance Your Career at Penn State Great Valley’s Virtual Admission Events This Month
Due to COVID-19, Penn State Great Valley’s admissions and recruitment events have gone virtual. PSGV offers a variety of events for you to spend time with faculty, alumni, and staff to learn how you can become part of an enduring tradition of academic excellence and personal achievement. These admission events will help you discover how…
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With Local Data Painting Encouraging Picture, Cheltenham School District Reopens Classrooms for First Time Since Outbreak Started
With local data showing there were limited instances of the coronavirus spreading in schools, more school districts are opting to reopen their classrooms, write Jason Laughlin and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the first time since closing its doors nearly a year ago when the outbreak started, Cheltenham School District welcomed students back…
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Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges See Their Applications Jump, in Part Due to Relaxed Standardized Testing Requirements
With the requirements for standardized test scores significantly relaxed for Fall 2021 admissions, some local colleges have seen their applications jump significantly, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Swarthmore College has registered a 12 percent increase in applications from the year before. This increase in submitted applications, nearly half of which arrived without SAT…
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WCU Heroes Honored During MLK Celebration
West Chester University’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, hosted virtually before hundreds of live viewers on Friday, was the occasion to honor heroes. During the ceremony, WCU President Chris Fiorentino presented football coach Bill Zwaan with one of the university’s highest honors: the prestigious Civility Award. Presented annually, the Civility Award is given…
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Immaculata Student’s Wisdom, Fortitude, Christian Service Garners Her Prestigious Saint Catherine Medal
Immaculata University student Lynn Krieger, a York native, has been awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2020-2021. The Medal was presented during a welcome back Mass for the spring semester, celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, at the university. Kappa Gamma Pi, a national honor society for graduates of Catholic colleges, sponsors this…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Online Black Diasporic Poetry Workshop
Continuing its year-long celebration of African American poetry, Montgomery County Community College is hosting an online community poetry workshop featuring a special guest artist. The College will host “Creating Black Diasporic Poetry: A Workshop” online Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees will learn about Black poetic themes, styles and techniques with artist and poet,…
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Villanova Alum Gift of $10 Million Goes to Student Vets, Faculty Research
Student veterans and faculty research both got a $10 million boost at Villanova University after former Fortune 500 bank executive and Villanova University alum Martin McGuinn gifted the funds to the university, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. He has now donated $15.7 million to Villanova, with previous gifts going to endowed scholarships and…
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Penn State Abington Professor Honored with Prestigious Award for His Social Media Research
Lei Song, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Abington, has been recognized along with his colleagues for their social media research by receiving the prestigious 2020 Emerald Literati Award for Highly Commended Paper awarded by Emerald Publishing, writes Regina Broscius for Penn State News. “Unlocking value through an extended social media analytics framework: Insights…
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Virtual Visit at Abington Friends School on February 2
Get to know Abington Friends School! Their focus is on fearless, curious learning in a co-educational, college preparatory, Quaker school for students age 3 through grade 12. AFS provides a genuine and supportive community where students are challenged academically and develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Get a feel for what school…
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WCU’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala Promises Celebrities in Support of Student Success
Hamilton cast members, a Disney artist, and an America’s Got Talent mentalist will headline an interactive series of live virtual events as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala. WCU’s 2021: G.A.L.A. will transform from one great night out to an inclusive spring benefit focused on the G.A.L.A.’s true meaning –…
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Lower Merion High School Seniors Navigate Pandemic-Altered College Application Process
In a school year like no other, Lower Merion High School seniors are being forced to navigate the significantly altered college application process, writes Davis Giangiulio for Main Line Today. One of the biggest changes is the absence of college tours. “I was applying to schools in the U.K., so I was planning to go…
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Manor College Exceeds Goal to Benefit First-Generation Students, Raising Thousands of Dollars
Thanks to generous benefactors, in the next several months leading up to the Fall 2021 semester at Manor College, thousands of dollars will be available to first-generation students from underserved communities because of the generosity of Lourene and Jim Nevels. After the Manor College 2020 Virtual Gala this past November, Lourene and Jim opened the…
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