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MCCC Lively Arts Series’ ‘Racism in America’ Will Explore Slavery and Its Impact
Montgomery County Community College and the Lively Arts Series will host the Richard K. Bennett Distinguished Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice by presenting “Racism in America: Understanding the History of Slavery and Its Impact on American Culture,” beginning Wednesday, January 27th, at 12:30pm. Dr. Fran L. Lassiter, MCCC Professor of English, will facilitate the…
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Penn State Great Valley Alum Creates Cybersecurity Units, Awarded Legion of Merit
Penn State Great Valley alumnus Col. Jeffery Lipson has an impressive résumé, writes Christy Selagy for Penn State News. The former U.S. Marine Corps communications officer – who worked in the Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, U.S. Cyber Command, and the National Security Agency – was once the CIO of Baker Tilly and is now…
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New Hybrid Instructional Model: Chestnut Hill College Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus for Spring
For over 97 years, Chestnut Hill College has remained committed to putting its students first. The pursuit of academic excellence and educating the whole person in an environment that prioritizes innovation, education, and personal development has always been at the forefront of CHC’s mission. For that reason, the College is thrilled to be able to…
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Finish That Degree: Chestnut Hill College Makes Education Affordable
A college education is one of the best investments you can make toward your future, yet concerns regarding college affordability are real. These concerns and worries can prohibit students from obtaining a college degree, accomplishing their educational goals, and reaching their dreams. Chestnut Hill College (CHC) makes a college education affordable through financial aid, scholarships,…
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Spend Your Lunch Break Learning Something New with PSGV’s Free NoonTimeU Webinar Series
Taking breaks is important. Step away from your daily routine, spend your lunch break with Penn State Great Valley’s free lunchtime learning events, and learn something new from experts. The NoonTimeU webinar series covers an array of topics to help with your personal and professional development. The Anxiety Project: An Artist’s Look at Mental Health…
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Saint Joseph’s University Unveils Transformational New MBA Model That Enhances Careers, Provides Value to Employers
With an emphasis on flexibility and industry relevance, the esteemed Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University is launching a redesigned MBA curriculum this month. The new curriculum is a “stackable” collection of three certificates or “micro-credentials” that allow students to show their progress: a core overview, plus two specialty credentials of…
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NASA Kerbal Space Program Opens Minds to Math and Science Exploration at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College and Assistant Math Professor Christopher Scott Vaughen is giving students hands-on experience using the Kerbal Space Program—a space flight simulation video game—as a pilot program called the NASA KSP Math & Physics Lab. KSP, developed and launched by Squad in 2011, involves a space program that has a crew of green…
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KOP-Based CollegeThoughts Helps Students Navigate Application Process, Offers Place for Self-Discovery
CollegeThoughts is a one-stop shop helping students find their way through the college application process. Students get help prepping for SATs, writing essays, preparing for interviews and getting the applications filled out. That’s the least they’ll do for you. CollegeThoughts, headquartered in King of Prussia, is also a place for self-discovery. “We want kids to…
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Germantown Academy Senior Starts Newspaper to Help Local Student Writers Gain Experience
Maddie Gamburg, an 18-year-old Germantown Academy senior, started the online newspaper The Rocky to help local student writers gain experience with writing and to have something to add to her resume, write Jessica Boyington and Heather Grubola for 6abc. Gamburg herself has a passion for journalism and writing. “I just like the writing process and…
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Arcadia University Ranks First Nationwide in Study Abroad Undergraduate Participation
Arcadia University has ranked first nationwide for study abroad undergraduate participation in the 2020 Open Doors report, recently released by the Institute of International Education. The ranking for this prestigious designation was based on the percentage of undergraduate students taking part in a study abroad experience at a master’s level college or university. The Glenside…
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A Degree Within Reach: Chestnut Hill College Partners with MCCC’s University Center
Since 2010, Chestnut Hill College has been a member of Montgomery County Community College’s University Center Partnership Program. This program provides students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at the community college Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is carefully designed to support adult students looking to begin or complete a bachelor’s degree.…
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‘It Stretched My Mind’: WilmU Plays Critical Role in HVAC Contractor’s Quest for Self-Improvement
Until last year, Michael Mendick was self-taught, the bulk of his education coming from real-world experience and books on tape (“Automobile University,” he calls them). He devours the books while driving 70,000 miles a year covering a three-state area for his HVAC company. As a result, he peppers his conversation with quotations from self-improvement gurus…
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Liftoff! Challenger Center Partners With MCCC to Open Learning Center on Pottstown Campus in 2021
Challenger Center, a nonprofit science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education organization and Montgomery County Community College are teaming up to bring a Challenger Learning Center to Montgomery County Community College Pottstown Campus. Challenger Learning Center at MCCC will be the first Challenger Learning Center in Pennsylvania. The Center will bolster the state’s ongoing STEM…
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Having Once Served a Niche Population, Pair of Private Online Schools Sees Enrollment Surge
A pair of private online schools based in neighboring Chester County that used to primarily serve a niche population has seen enrollment surge during the pandemic, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. West Chester-based Laurel Springs School is considered to be the first virtual school in the nation, dating back to the 1990s. Historically, it served…
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PPP Loans Provided Crucial Relief, Help Small Local Colleges Avoid Layoffs, Furloughs
Payroll Protection Program loans have provided crucial relief for small local colleges, enabling them to weather the pandemic without having to resort to layoffs or furloughs, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The PPP loan was critical for us,” said Jayson Boyers, president of Rosemont College. “What it allowed us to do was…
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Haverford College Senior Runs a Free Tutoring Service for Frontline Families
A Haverford College chemistry major has found a unique way to help the families of frontline workers during the pandemic, reports 6abc.com. Senior Brett Mozarsky started Free for the Frontlines Tutors, a free tutoring service for the children of health care workers. “I obviously saw on the news all the work and sacrifice that healthcare…
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MCCC Mustangs Esports Athlete ‘Smashes’ Semifinal, Takes Second in Final
Montgomery County Community College Mustangs eSports athlete Murad ‘FruitSmasher’ Shaw had winning on his mind when he competed in his first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) esports “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” semifinals. Shaw competed against 176 players in the regular season from junior colleges nationwide in the fighting game, which pits Nintendo’s roster of characters against…
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Schedule a Virtual Meeting with a Program Manager at Penn State Great Valley
The job market will be more competitive in 2021 than in 2020. Now is the time to achieve your professional goals with a graduate certificate or degree. Even when the world around you slows down, keeping your life and career moving forward gives you an advantage. Penn State Great Valley wants to help you attain…
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