Education
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Upper Dublin High School Partners with Fort Washington Estates in ‘Senior to Senior’ Program
Students from Upper Dublin High School team up with residents at Fort Washington Estates to craft meaningful memories and lasting keepsakes through the Senior to Senior program, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Four years ago, teachers approached me about doing an intergenerational project with the seniors at Upper Dublin High School,” said Madeline Hlywiak, Director…
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MCCC STEM Students Tackle Third Annual Merck Automation and Innovation Challenge
A team of 10 Montgomery County Community College Engineering and Computer Science students tested their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to complete the third annual Automation and Innovation Challenge, presented by Merck & Co. Students Sarah T. Ahner, Kyle Alcantara, Aditi Chowdheury, Miguel Grimaldos-Garcia, Joshua Jang, Rachel Myhre, David Olabanji, Stefania Schianodicola, Van-Allen…
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Montgomery County Community College Named One of Nation’s Best for Vets Colleges
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has again earned national recognition for its commitment to veterans and military-connected students. Military Times named MCCC to its 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list, ranking the College fourth in Pennsylvania, 12th in the Mid-Atlantic region, and 144th nationwide out of 357 institutions. “For 15 years, Best for Vets has…
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Holiday Outreach a Long-Standing Tradition at GMercyU
This holiday season, Gwynedd Mercy University continued its Holiday Outreach initiative, a service program that has been a tradition at the university for more than 25 years. Faculty, staff, and administration come together by department to “adopt” 15 families at the Gesu School in North Philadelphia. Each participating department provides a bountiful Thanksgiving meal and gift…
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Manor College Hires New Vice President of Finance and Facilities
Manor College recently welcomed Shelley Johnson, CPA, MBA, as its new Vice President of Finance and Facilities. Johnson officially began his new role on Oct. 28. “I chose Manor College because I am deeply committed to its mission and values,” Johnson said. “The college’s focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve…
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MCCC to Host Pottstown Area Artists Guild Members’ Show
Celebrate and enjoy a collection of some of the best artwork created by community artists living in the Pottstown area. Montgomery County Community College’s Montco Cultural Center will host the 65th annual Pottstown Area Artists Guild Members’ Show, beginning with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-7:00 PM in the Montco Cultural Center North Hall Gallery,…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various approvals and regulatory requirements as part of the due diligence process, which is expected to be completed over the next five months. The 33.3-acre portion of property, which lies…
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GMercyU’s Chair of Doctoral Studies Named Fulbright Specialist
Dr. Raymond Bandlow, Professor and Chair of Doctoral Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning as a Fulbright Specialist. The three-year appointment began in October and recognizes Dr. Bandlow’s expertise in education policy and leadership. The Fulbright Specialist Program…
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MCCC and Variety Launch Inclusive Campus Cafés Supporting Young Adults with Disabilities
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley recently celebrated a new partnership involving the opening of two community-based cafés on MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. The cafés not only provide convenient on-campus food options for MCCC students, employees, and visitors, but they also serve as an expansion of…
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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the last several years, the Christian university has seen its student body triple since its pre-pandemic enrollment of 3,100 students in Fall 2019. The university’s faith-based mission has fueled the desire…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 7
On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual Christmas concert, Christmas Movie Classics, beginning at 3:00 PM, in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The orchestra performs the soundtrack to the classic 1982…
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Looking at a $2.6M Deficit
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District needs a “cultural shift” around spending, or it will face major fiscal problems in the 2027-28 school year, predicts Superintendent Russell Johnston. Johnston and business administrator DeJuana Mosely gave the finance committee a dire look at the district’s finances on Nov. 18, highlighting increased staffing costs, subpar inventory management, and costly…
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Abington Friends School Teachers Contribute to Curriculum on One of America’s Most Beloved Illustrators
In the watercolor world of Philadelphia-born artist Jerry Pinkney, even small moments can capture your imagination. Lions and mice share quiet, wordless courage; mermaids find their voices; and foxes and rabbits outwit trouble with heart. A National Medal of Arts recipient and one of the most beloved illustrators in American history, Pinkney’s art, rooted in…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs and Provost and Dual Enrollment Success Coach. Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs…
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Dr. Tori Nuccio Honored with PASSHE’s Keepers of the Flame Award
Dr. Tori Nuccio, WCU Deputy Director of Financial Aid, has been honored with the Keepers of the Flame Award by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The award, established in 2022, recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable, and…
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