Education
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Germantown Academy Welcomes Familiar Face Back as Head of Upper School
Dave Samson, who was previously a counselor and held other roles at Germantown Academy, recently returned to the Fort Washington school as the head of Upper School, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Samson worked at the school from 2004 to 2015 on the administrative team implementing the House System in 2007, offering…
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WCU’s Dr. Jennifer Chandler Joins National Leadership Institute for Higher Education Department Chairs
This summer, Dr. Jennifer Chandler, Associate Professor and Chair of Biology, was selected to attend the Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI) hosted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). She was one of 34 higher education leaders from across the country to participate in a program of skill building and intensive professional…
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New Accreditations Awarded to Programs in Eastern University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Programs within Eastern University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences recently earned two major accreditations that recognize its strength and ability to successfully prepare students for impactful careers. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) through the year 2030. NAEYC accreditation has…
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Newly Resurfaced Tennis Courts Open at MCCC
Officials from Whitpain Township and Montgomery County Community College recently gathered to celebrate the ceremonial grand opening of refurbished tennis courts on the College’s Blue Bell Campus, located near the Health Sciences Center (Cathcart Road entrance). A partnership between the two entities allows Whitpain Township’s tennis programs to have priority use of four of the…
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MCCC Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials for Jobs and Degrees
Today, Montgomery County Community College joins the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network — an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes — ensuring students earn degrees that lead to high-demand jobs with livable compensation. MCCC, alongside 54 other colleges, will join 10 pilot institutions in a…
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Bryn Mawr’s Sacred Heart Academy Readies to Open New Early Childhood Education Program
Bryn Mawr will soon be able to celebrate the opening of Sacred Heart Academy to help meet a growing need for early childhood education in the region, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Starting this fall, the new Little Lions program will serve two dozen preschool-age children on the Main Line. Sacred Heart’s preschool…
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World-Renowned St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing Professor John L. Stanton Jr. Dies at 80
John L. Stanton Jr., world-renowned professor of food marketing at St. Joseph’s and Temple Universities and a groundbreaking food researcher, died on August 4 at 80, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stanton, a global authority on food marketing and celebrated researcher, writer, and business leader, established food and health research centers at both…
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This Delaware County High School Named Among Nation’s Best
A Delaware County high school has placed among the top 500 high schools in the nation, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School placed 379th in the nation, according to the “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named Radnor…
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Immaculata University Launches New Community Music School Serving Musicians of All Ages and Skill Levels
Immaculata University has launched the Immaculata University Community Music School, a new program designed to provide high-quality music instruction and performance opportunities to learners of all ages and abilities from Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Berks counties and beyond. Music has been a core part of Immaculata University’s identity since its founding in 1920. With a strong…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability. Holy Family is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars — out of the state’s 147…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology for colleges that are the best value for your money is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates, and student debt using data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Immaculata University Sees Largest Incoming Class in School History
Immaculata University is set to welcome its largest incoming undergraduate class in the history of the University, with more than 415 first-year students and more than 60 transfer students enrolling. As 2024’s incoming undergraduate class was the largest in a decade, with 275 first-year students and 69 transfers, this year’s incoming class sets a new…
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Dan Marcolina ‘Diffused Reality’ Exhibition Opens Aug. 26 at MCCC
At his immersive new exhibition, “Diffused Reality,” Artist Dan Marcolina invites visitors at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) to breathe life into static images. By scanning the artwork with their smartphones, guests unlock animated and interactive versions on their screens, transforming traditional photography into a living experience. The Montco Cultural Center will host the immersive,…
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The Shipley School Expands Campus with $12 Million Acquisition
The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr recently acquired the College Hall apartment complex at 801 Montgomery Avenue, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. They purchased the 24-unit building for $12 million. It’s has long been a popular off-campus housing spot for Villanova students, and sits steps from the Bryn Mawr SEPTA station and…
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Eastern University Launches Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Eastern University will launch a new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing, starting in Fall 2026. This program prepares students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn the following credentials and degrees within Eastern’s one comprehensive program: This innovative, 75-credit program can be completed in only two years. During the first four semesters, students will spend…
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MCCC Receives ‘Insight Into Academia’ Magazine’s National 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award
Montgomery County Community College received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s largest and longest-running publication focused on diversity and inclusion in higher education. The inaugural award honors colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a culture of mental health wellness and well-being for their…
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Lower Merion School District Offers Bonus Rebates for Renters, Homeowners
Some Lower Merion and Narberth residents could soon see money back in their wallets thanks to 2024 school tax rebates, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Homeowners and renters earning $46,520 or less annually may qualify if they also meet one of the following: age 65 or older, age 50+ and widowed, or 18+…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Dual Enrollment Pathways Program Manager. Assistant Director of Annual Giving The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is responsible for planning, developing, and managing a comprehensive Annual Giving (gifts of less than $10,000) program with the MCCC (Pa) Legacy Fund, with…
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