Education
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MCCC Dental Hygiene Professor Rosemary Herman Retires After 31 Years of Teaching
Montgomery County Community College Dental Hygiene Assistant Professor Rosemary Herman has a unique ability to connect with students because she used to be right where they are 50 years ago. A member of the College’s first class of dental hygienists to graduate in 1975, Herman has considered the College her home ever since. Now, after 31 years…
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Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World
In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…
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Peirce College Graduate’s Journey To Commencement: Donna Payton
Today’s feature is Donna Payton, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “In February 2022, I found myself feeling dissatisfied with my online experience at Liberty University. I shared my concerns with my husband, John Payton, who is a proud graduate of Peirce College. John, who earned his Bachelor of…
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Immaculata University Partners with PONL to Offer Tuition Discounts for Nursing Students
Immaculata University continues its support of local nurses by adding a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL). This new partnership, effective Aug. 1, 2025, offers PONL members discounted tuition for select Immaculata graduate and undergraduate degree programs, which are available in online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery formats. For active PONL members interested in…
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MCCC, Faculty and Support Staff Associations Sign Contract Extension Agreements
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), the MCCC Faculty Union (Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT Local #04272, AFL-CIO), and the MCCC Support Staff Union (Support Staff Assembly, Local #4316, Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT AFL-CIO) signed agreements to extend both 2022-2026 contracts during the public Board of Trustees meeting on May 12. The collective bargaining agreement…
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Out of Options, One Manor College Grad Fought Back and Found Purpose
Tears rolled down Yorlenny Vaca Lazo’s cheeks as her fingers, trembling with emotion, shakily typed out the email. She had had enough. Years of abuse, harassment, and frustration led to that morning. “At first, I hesitated to send the email,” Vaca Lazo said. “I didn’t want to bring my drama to Professor Mary Sims, but I…
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MCCC Gateway to College Celebrates 17 Graduates
Seventeen graduating students in Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program were honored during a ceremony at the Blue Bell Campus recently. The Gateway to College Program and its experienced faculty and staff help students who have disengaged from high school complete the requirements they need for their high school diploma and earn college credits. Since…
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Meet the Philly Teacher Using Eagles, Phillies Stats to Engage Her Math Students
Amber Kiley, an elementary school teacher at MaST Community Charter School II, places a local twist on her math lessons that really gets her students engaged, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. At the Northeast Philadelphia school, she uses her students’ love for the Eagles and Phillies to make learning arithmetic and measurements more…
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In the Wake of Tragedy, Souderton High School Students Take Project R U OK? to the Capital
After a classmate’s failed suicide attempt, Souderton High School’s Thomas Fedesco knew something had to be done. The high school senior brought his concerns to school administrators and launched Project R U OK? – a student-led initiative aimed at making mental health resources more visible, accessible, and supported. Project R U OK has since grown…
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Hatboro-Horsham to Hold Farewell Open House for Old Keith Valley Middle School Ahead of Closing
The Hatboro-Horsham School District is preparing to bid farewell to the building that educated generations of local students as Keith Valley Middle School, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A special event called Farewell to the Old Keith Valley will happen before the new $125 million middle school opens in September. The farewell open house…
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Discover Your Future at Harcum College’s Open House on Jun. 17
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to experience campus life firsthand at its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, Jun. 17, from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to explore what makes Harcum the “college of possibilities.” The day begins in Klein Hall, with check-in from 11:00-11:20 AM. Guests will enjoy…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a ceremony at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium. The students, chosen for their vision and commitment to their communities, are…
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MCCC Graduate Named National Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient
A recent Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) graduate just had his dream of completing a bachelor’s degree debt-free come one step closer, after he was recently named the recipient of a distinguished national scholarship. Mechanical Engineering graduate Joshu’wa Reid, of Lansdale, was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, receiving up to $55,000 annually…
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How a Janitorial Job Led a Manor College Graduate to Public Policy
Kimberly Alfaro Jimenez calls “trash duty” at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia the worst task you can be assigned. It requires the worker to pick up dirty linens, remove trash, and clean up rooms throughout the hospital. During one duty shift, Alfaro Jimenez walked into a patient’s room, introduced herself in English, and began collecting…
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GMercyU to Host 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 29
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton, a King of Prussia-based construction firm, and will be held at the Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers. The tournament is a scramble format in…
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after graduating high school. I had attempted to attend Temple University and CCP, but I still hadn’t shaken off the high school C-student mentality. Honestly, I carried that mentality with me…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs, Penn State Great Valley
Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs at Penn State Great Valley, spoke with MONTCO Today about his childhood in India as the eighth of nine siblings in a military family. Frequent moves made him introspective and academically driven, eventually leading him to pursue computer science in the U.S. after an…
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Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic Celebrated 25th Anniversary on Jun. 2
Harcum College hosted its 25th Annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic on Monday, Jun. 2, at the Llanerch Country Club. This signature fundraising event brings together alumni, trustees, friends, and community members for a fun and engaging day of golf, tennis, pickleball, and celebration in support of student scholarships. The 2025 Classic marked…
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