Education
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Former Variety Club CEO Angus Murray joins St. Joseph’s University Kinney Center as executive director
Saint Joseph’s University announced the appointment of Angus Murray, a seasoned nonprofit leader with deep experience in supporting children and young adults with autism and disabilities, as executive director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, effective November 5. In this role, Murray will build on Kinney’s national reputation and 10-year track record as a…
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Tech Talk: Quantum computing facing talent shortage
Not even a subject offered in school when anyone over 40 was working on their four-year degree, quantum computing is one of the most sought after talents today. As companies push into new technologies, they are finding it harder to identify qualified engineers and researchers. They are also facing tougher immigration rules for foreign-born tech…
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New and aspiring entrepreneurs can compete for startup funds at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College launched the next round of its Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund Competition on Oct. 16, inviting entrepreneurs to compete for funding to launch or grow their businesses. To kick off the competition, the College invited Richard Thompson, founder and former CEO of American Italian Pasta Company, The Meow Mix Company…
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MCCC Presidential Symposium to highlight immigration issues
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) annual Presidential Symposium encourages dialogue on diversity and inclusiveness among students, faculty, staff and the community. Through this opportunity of education and discussion, participants can reach a deeper understanding of today’s issues. [uam_ad id=”54865″] This year’s Presidential Symposium will feature the topic of “Our American Story and Immigrant Roots” with…
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Discover which local private school provides the most financial aid
The price tag on a private education can sometimes rival a college tuition. So, for parents who went to send their children to a private school without gutting their savings to cover an exorbitant price tag, there are elementary, middle and secondary schools in Greater Philadelphia that offer financial assistance to offset high-cost tuition, writes Alison…
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Penn State Abington adds prestigious hires to its diverse roster of faculty and staff
Penn State Abington announced the hiring of several distinguished leaders this fall, expanding its already diverse roster of talent. With the latest additions to Abington’s faculty and staff, Chancellor Damian J. Fernandez continues his commitment to adding proven and culturally responsive faculty and professionals to support the needs of its largely diverse student base. This…
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MCCC offers continuing education credits for dental professionals
Montgomery County Community College’s Dental Hygiene Department is offering a continuing education course for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Health Sciences Center Atrium, Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. The course, an open presentation of student research posters, titled “Connecting the Dots: Topics for Dental Hygiene…
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Montgomery County Community College appoints two new deans
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has announced the appointment of two new deans. James Bretz, Ph.D., has taken over the role of Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Gloria Oikelome, Ed.D. is the new Dean of Health Sciences. Both appointments were made at the conclusion of national searches. Dr. Bretz joined MCCC…
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Manor College holding Holodomor Remembrance on October 4
On October 4, 2018, Manor College is holding a commemoration for the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor, the man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 -1933 that killed millions of Ukrainians. The remembrance will be held in the Ukrainian Heritage Museum at Manor College at 1:00 pm. This event is open to the community. Chrystyna…
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Lower Merion’s own Kobe Bryant credits high school teacher for ‘words to live by’
While it is true that professional athletes are no different than us when it comes to putting on their pants one leg at a time, it is often their daily routines and mantras that make them stand out as superstars. Lower Merion product and L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is one very shining example. It’s…
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Foster care focus of joint hearing at Manor College
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives held a joint hearing of the Human Services and Children and Youth Committees at Manor College Sept. 20, that focused on the topic of foster care. Included in the members of the committees were Representatives Thomas Murt (District 152), Alex Charlton (District 165), Tarah Toohil (District 116), Michael Schlossberg (District 132),…
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Villanova University researchers study ways to help first-generation college students
Researchers Stacey Havlik and Krista Malott of Villanova University have been studying the region’s first-generation college students to try to find ways to make the freshman year easier, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. They found that the process of setting up first-generation college students for success starts long before they step foot on campus. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development Division offers OSHA training course starting Oct. 15
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) offers a new OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) course through its Workforce Development Division, in October. The OSHA 30-hour certificate course will be held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Career Technical High School at Pickering Campus in Phoenixville, Pa. This course will provide OSHA 30-hour training for the construction industry, teach health…
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Manor College President Jonathan Peri to present at college’s “Attorney Support for College Presidents” CLE Seminar
On September 21, 2018, Jonathan Peri, Ph.D, J.D, will be presenting alongside Erin Galbally, ESQ., Senior Attorney at Clark Hill, at a Continuing Legal Education seminar held at Manor College. This event is titled “Attorney Support for College Presidents.” This seminar will equate to one credit and will be held in the Library Lecture Space…
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High school students get a head start on careers at Montgomery County Community College
Area high school juniors and seniors now have the opportunity to get a head start on their careers with micro-credentials earned through Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division at West Campus in Pottstown. Micro-credentials are mini-qualifications that demonstrate that a student has learned certain skills or acquired knowledge in a given subject area—either…
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Manor College hires Heather G. Dotchel as Director of Marketing Communications
Manor College enthusiastically announces that Heather G. Dotchel has been selected as the new Director of Marketing Communications. Previously the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Holy Family University, Dotchel is a seasoned marketing and communications professional. During her time at Holy Family, she was responsible for overseeing the team that managed the College’s…
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Jeffrey Fecher is Abington’s new school superintenent
The Abington school board has announced that Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Fecher will succeed retiring Superintendent Amy Sichel. The decision comes in the wake of a controversy over the board’s handling of a controversial $25 million gift from a Wall Street billionaire and Abington alumnus Stephen Schwartzman, writes Kathy Bocella at philly.com. The board came under fire when,…
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Devon Prep gets ready for its debut as a Philadelphia Catholic League entry
The Philadelphia Catholic League hasn’t grown much since its inception. In fact, the last “new” team to join the PCL ranks was Archbishop John Carroll High School in the 1960s. The PCL has actually gotten a bit smaller with schools such as Cardinal Dougherty, North Catholic and even Kennedy-Kenrick closing. So, Devon Prep really will…
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