Education
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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. School officials said a 16-year-old student brought a handgun to campus last week. He was taken into police custody and charged. At a school…
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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 the AssistantDirector of Business Services position. The Assistant Director of Business Services is responsible for overseeing the College’s purchasing, contract compliance, and auxiliary services, including childcare, the fitness center,…
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‘The Quintessential Eighth-Grade Experience’: An Oral History of Abington Friends School’s Annual ‘Roogatta’
Every fall, eighth-graders at Abington Friends School gather around sheets of cardboard, rolls of duct tape, and big ideas. The annual “Roogatta” — a portmanteau that combines “kangaroo” (AFS’s mascot) and “regatta” — has become a hallmark of middle-school life, blending physics, creativity, teamwork, and laughter. Justin Solonynka, AFS’s Choral Director and a longtime member…
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West Chester University President Seeks Everyone’s Help to Move the University Forward
West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky laid out the framework for the University to start developing an action plan that would begin launching in the summer of 2026; the action plan will be the university’s first step in its movement from “almost awesome” to “awesome.” Dr. Bernotsky enthusiastically talked about her last 14 months…
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MCCC to Host ‘Out There: The Worlds of Edward Woltemate, Jr.’ Nov. 18-Dec. 20
The otherworldly cities and creatures of Artist Edward Woltemate Jr.’s invented galaxy will soon be on display at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC’s Montco Cultural Center will host the exhibition “Out There: The Worlds of Edward Woltemate, Jr.” beginning Tuesday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Dec. 20. It will feature 40 colored pencil and acrylic works…
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Ursinus College Suddenly Parts Ways with President Hannigan After 4 Years
In a surprise leadership shakeup, Ursinus College in Collegeville has parted ways with President Robyn E. Hannigan, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hannigan led the liberal arts institution since 2022. She confirmed Thursday that the decision came from the board of trustees and was “not for cause,” describing her departure as a “friendly…
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MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches Second International, Virtual Mission in Morocco
About 24 students in Morocco participated in Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) second-ever international, virtual mission simulation through the Challenger Learning Center at Montco Pottstown recently. At 5:00 AM EST on Wednesday, Oct. 8, students studying at the National School of Applied Science in Agadir, Morocco, launched the Destination Moon simulation, a dynamic science, technology,…
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MCCC Opens Doors to Global Opportunities: History Student Studies Abroad in Tunisia
Until the day he boarded the first of a series of flights that would ultimately take him to Tunisia, Juan Aguilar had never been overseas. Thanks to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and the Amideast Community and Social Entrepreneurship Program (CASE), that experience changed his life. The 20-year-old, second-year History major from Norristown was one…
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Holy Family University Announces Bold Vision Campaign
Holy Family University has officially launched its comprehensive campaign, ”Bold Vision: Empowering Futures. Transforming Lives.” To date, it has raised more than $20.2 million in direct support of Holy Family students, with a goal of $25 million. “Holy Family University is driving transformational change,” said Holy Family President Dr. Anne Prisco. “Built upon the foundation…
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A Former High School Dropout Finds an Opportunity to Help Others at Manor College
Brandy Torres had a morning routine. Before he got ready for the day, he’d wake up and stare into the mirror with a mixture of anxiety, depression, and disappointment. Each time, his hands would begin to shake at the thought of his mother finding out that he’d dropped out of high school. “It took a…
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MCCC releases 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review ‘Together We Transform Lives’
In its newly released 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review, “Together We Transform Lives,” Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) details a year defined by academic excellence, student and employee achievements, community engagement, and economic growth. From earning regional reaccreditation with accolades to launching an innovative Hospitality Institute, MCCC continues to demonstrate its leadership in higher education and…
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Healing on Oct. 25: WCU’s Nursing Programs Help Mend National Healthcare Workforce Shortage
West Chester University’s (WCU) Nursing Programs are celebrating 50+ years of healing, producing thousands of nurses who are addressing the nation’s critical healthcare workforce shortage. The University’s Nursing Programs have spent more than half a century preparing nurses for evolving healthcare challenges — from the era of paper charts to today’s AI-assisted diagnostics — and…
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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 Part-Time Student Services Assistant and Part-Time Employee Development and Talent Management Coordinator. Part-Time Student Services Assistant The Part-time Student Services Assistant will provide support toboth new and returning students…
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Immaculata University Presents Fall Theater Production ‘Curtains!’ — Nov. 14-16
The annual fall production of the Immaculata University Cue & Curtain Theatre group is Curtains! a play by Craig Sodaro. Performances start on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM; Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 PM, and a final matinee at 3:00 PM on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Alumnae Hall Theater. The Depression-era…
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Montgomeryville’s The Goddard School Kids Raise $5,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
As part of a lesson in kindness and community, children at The Goddard School of Montgomeryville turned a day of play into a powerful act of giving. The preschool hosted a Trike-a-Thon fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, combining fun, learning, and compassion for a great cause. Students brought their bikes and tricycles…
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CFS’s Jason Porter One of Just 30 Educators Nationwide Selected as STEM Ambassador by Department of Defense
Jason Porter, the STEM Department Chair at Church Farm School, has been selected as a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador for 2025-2026. This distinction places him among just 30 educators nationwide to lead initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and math under the DoD ambassador program. Each STEM Ambassador is selected through a rigorous…
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Doylestown VIA Partners with DelVal to Create New Counseling Psychology Scholarship
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) has partnered with Delaware Valley University to establish a new scholarship supporting a student pursing a graduate degree in counseling psychology. The $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in the counseling psychology master’s program. The total scholarship amount will be disbursed over the course of the…
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DelVal Prof to Present Innovative Egg Nutrition Research at One of Nation’s Leading Gatherings for Animal Science
Dr. Keith Ou, an assistant professor of animal biotechnology and conservation at Delaware Valley University, will present his research on egg nutrition at the Cornell Nutrition Conference (CNC), one of the nation’s leading gatherings for animal science and nutrition experts. Dr. Ou’s presentation will focus on his work, alongside Dr. Xingen Lei of Cornell University,…
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